Much of the world has been bemused by US President Donald Trump’s expectation of the Nobel Peace Prize. While aggressive towards most of the world, friend and foe alike, he has treated hostile nuclear powers more respectfully.

War is peace!

One needs more than George Orwell ...

My Say: Why Trump expects the Nobel Peace Prize

The protracted demise of dollar-gold convertibility and associated fixed exchange rates did not end dollar hegemony. With crucial and timely help from political allies, confidence in the dollar system has persisted, albeit much diminished.

Contingency planning?

On Aug 15, 19...

My Say: Dollar system eroding slowly, but still dominant

The 1944 Bretton Woods (BW) conference accepted the US’ demand to use the dollar to settle international financial transactions. This arrangement would require a US balance-of-payments deficit to issue enough dollars.

But every dollar abroad was, in principle, a claim on US monetary gol...

My Say: The dollar-gold standard’s lingering demise

Most free trade advocates falsely claim that comparative advantage ensures developmental gains from trade liberalisation. Mainstream trade theory does not promise that partial trade liberalisation guarantees optimal international specialisation.

My Say: International trade theory not developmental

The US dollar’s role as the world’s reserve currency has been eroding gradually for decades. However, various US policies, including recent deliberately unexpected actions, have at times accelerated de-dollarisation.

Dollarisation

Despite warnings from economist John Maynard...

My Say: Dollar dominance eroding slowly but surely

The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, now known simply as Agra, was established in 2006.

The multi-billion-dollar initiative, by the Gates and Rockefeller Foundations, has been pursued over the last 20 years in 13 focus countries.

After considerable evidence of failur...

My Say: Western-led green revolution failing Africa

US President Donald Trump has blamed trade liberalisation advocated by globalists for US deindustrialisation. Instead, his own weaponisation of economic policies, instruments and institutions purport to “make America great again” (Maga).

Trump 1.0 claimed to do so by “reshoring” industr...

My Say: Trade liberalisation never lifted all boats

In the latest World Cup, Argentina committed the most fouls — largely in midfield to disrupt their opponents’ play — but only received a disputed red card in the final. It never conceded a penalty, and had the most opponents’ goals disallowed.

Messi football

Of course, there...

My Say: Argentina loses World Cup and country

Leadership of the Global South has gradually declined since the 1980s. Many hope BRICS+ will fill the vacuum but its purpose and membership suggest such hopes may be misplaced. A repurposed Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) offers the best way forward.

Golden Age

The post-World War...

My Say: Should BRICS+ lead the Global South?

US President Donald Trump’s policies are supposed to “Make America Great Again” (MAGA), which means different things to various parties. Some of its consequences are inadvertent, including undermining dollar dominance and inducing stagflation worldwide.

Bretton Woods

In July...

My Say: Trump’s world stagflation also undermines dollar hegemony

Malaysia must accelerate the modernisation of its agricultural sector and improve production efficiency to strengthen food security amid growing challenges, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.

Agricultural modernisation key to strengthening food security — Mohamad Sabu

Anthropic PBC’s initial public offering (IPO) plans ran into a punishing post-election selloff, prompting a rethink among prospective investors of the company’s expected valuation.

Anthropic IPO buyers see valuation as low as US$1.1 tril

A seafarer on a Greek-owned oil tanker was killed in an apparent missile attack in the Gulf, its owner said on Friday.

Company says sailor killed in Gulf tanker attack

Monster Beverage Corp shares fell as much as 8.2% on Friday, the biggest decline in over two years, after the energy drink giant’s weaker-than-expected margins underscored the impact of soaring costs in the beverage industry.

Monster shares fall as weaker margins highlight cost burden

Pakatan Harapan's (PH) track record as a key component of the federal government should serve as a yardstick for Melaka voters to assess the coalition's capabilities ahead of the 16th Melaka state election on Nov 14, said Pasir Gudang Member of Parliament Hassan Abdul Karim.

Melaka voters urged to judge PH by federal govt's performance — Hassan Karim

Collaboration between plantation companies and oil palm smallholders to increase both parties’ yields and income will be raised at the Cabinet meeting next week, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Plantation companies-oil palm smallholders collaboration to be raised in Cabinet next week — Anwar

US consumer sentiment rose in November to a three-month high, bolstered by modest improvements in Americans' views of their personal finances and the economic outlook.

US consumer sentiment unexpectedly rises, fuelled by independents

The tech-heavy Nasdaq rose on Friday as chip stocks bounced off heavy losses posted in the previous session on fears that a Democratic-led Congress could result in tougher artificial intelligence (AI) regulation, even as the jobs report raised interest-rate hike concerns.

Nasdaq pares losses as chips recover, rate-hike fears linger

Treasuries dipped after an unexpected surge in US job growth led traders to add to wagers that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will raise interest rates when officials next meet in December.

US Treasuries stumble as strong jobs data backs Fed-hike bets

TikTok moved one step closer to a new European Union fine after regulators found its video-recommendation algorithm pushes users down “rabbit holes” of potentially harmful content, escalating an almost three-year probe into the video-sharing app.

EU escalates TikTok probe over algorithmic ‘rabbit holes’

The country's online banking system and financial transactions remain secure despite attempted cyberattacks by non-state actors, including a recent hacking incident involving Bank Rakyat's website, Communications Minister and government spokesperson Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said.

Online banking secure in Malaysia despite Bank Rakyat hacking incident — Fahmi

The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) has denied challenging the validity of the conditional royal pardon granted to former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, stressing that it is merely seeking legal clarity on the implementation of the pardon alongside existing court orders.

AGC denies defying King in clarifying Najib's conditional pardon

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed Attorney General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar to seek an audience with the King, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar,&nbsp;immediately to clarify issues surrounding the implementation of the conditional pardon order involving former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

Anwar directs AG to seek King’s audience over Najib’s conditional pardon order

Bank Rakyat assures customers that its banking systems and operations continue to function as usual, with personal data, banking information, and deposits remaining safe and unaffected despite temporary access disruptions.

Access disruptions: Bank Rakyat assures customer information and savings safe

Attorney General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar has sought an audience with the King, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, to seek forgiveness and affirm his commitment to complying with the royal decree on the conditional pardon order involving former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak in the SRC International Sdn Bhd case.

Najib's conditional pardon: AG seeks audience with King

The Gig Workers Tribunal (TPG) has ruled on three disputes involving e-hailing drivers and GrabCar Sdn Bhd, including awarding RM2,000 in compensation to one driver while upholding the deactivation of another driver's account over misconduct involving passengers.

HR Ministry: Gig Workers Tribunal has ruled on three disputes involving GrabCar

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is weighing whether to leave the Trump administration, people familiar with the matter said, as he considers his next moves following Republicans’ midterm elections wipeout this week.

Rubio said to weigh leaving administration after Republicans' midterm loss

The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) has commenced its trial operations, marking the final phase of operational readiness for commercial passenger services, which are targeted to begin on Dec 12, 2026.

ECRL begins trial operations, passenger services targeted to begin on Dec 12

US President Donald Trump named long-time aide Stephen Miller as his chief of staff on Friday, giving the architect of some of his toughest domestic policies one of the most powerful jobs in Washington after Republicans lost control of Congress.

Trump makes hard-liner Stephen Miller his chief of staff after midterm defeat

SoftBank Group Corp&nbsp;and ABB Ltd&nbsp;are looking at carving out the Chinese part of a giant robotics deal as they explore ways to salvage a transaction blocked by Beijing, according to people familiar with the matter.

SoftBank, ABB said to consider China carve-out to salvage robotics deal

New Zealand's ruling centre-right National Party and main opposition Labour were running neck and neck as counting began in the nationwide general election, but early projections showed the incumbent coalition would win enough seats to retain power.

New Zealand polls: Early count shows tight race but ruling centre-right National Party ahead in projections

The Negeri Sembilan Umno liaison committee meeting on Saturday did not discuss a no-confidence motion against Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim, said Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias.

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