Rescuers and families searched through mangled train carriages on Sunday (June 4) for more victims of India's worst rail crash in more than two decades with signal failure emerging as the likely cause.

India says rescue operations concluded after worst train crash in decades

The local halal food sector is in robust health as sales of halal food is expected to reach RM50 billion this year, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar.

Local halal food sales seen reaching RM50b this year

The Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR) is drafting a policy to provide social security for gig economy workers involved in e-hailing services so that they are not discriminated against by their employers.

HR ministry drafting policy to ensure social security for gig workers 

Soaring ticket prices are lining the pockets of the world’s biggest airlines, providing balm to the economic wounds suffered during the travel lockdowns of Covid-19. But as the industry takes off, airports say they’ve been forgotten at the gate.

Airlines bask in sky-high summer fares while airports stay stuck

UBS is considering delaying its quarterly results at least until the end of August, as the Swiss banking giant deals with complexities over its takeover of Credit Suisse, the Financial Times reported on Sunday (June 4).

UBS considers delaying results after Credit Suisse rescue 

The world’s best airline is cooling on the world’s fanciest cabin seat.

Qatar Airways, which routinely pockets the top prize at the Skytrax World Airline Awards, won’t have first-class berths on its next-generation long-haul aircraft, according to chief executive officer Akbar Al Baker. Al Baker said the investment in the most luxurious seats doesn’t justify the returns, given that Qatar’s business-class offering provides much of the same perks.

Qatar Airways plans for future without first class on long-haul

Hong Kong police said on Sunday (June 4) they had detained eight people near a park, four of them for "seditious intention and disorderly conduct", as authorities tightened security on the 34th anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown.

Arrests and tight security in Hong Kong on Tiananmen anniversary

Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu said on Sunday (June 4) that conflict with the US would be an "unbearable disaster" but that his country seeks dialogue over confrontation.

China seeks dialogue, says clash with US would be 'unbearable disaster'

The RM23.07 billion worth of potential Japanese investments clinched during the recent trade and investment mission (TIM) reflect the confidence that global companies have in Malaysia's business ecosystem, according to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida).

Mida: Japanese firms' RM23b investment plans reflect confidence in Malaysia's biz ecosystem

The Malaysian government has denied in full and without limitation the allegations and insinuations in a letter sent by Paul H Cohen, the lawyer to the party claiming to be the heir of Sultan Jamalul Kiram II (the claimant of the Sulu Group), to the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC).

Sulu claim: Immediate payment of US$16b outrageous with legal proceedings still ongoing, says AGC

From Australian mining behemoths to Florida theme parks, investors are betting on whether companies will benefit or take a hit as extreme weather becomes the norm around the world due to climate change.

A global stock trader’s guide to more extreme weather events

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday (June 2) called for greater engagement between the US and China, saying a breakdown in dialogue between the superpowers could have devastating consequences for the world.

Australia PM says breakdown in US-China relations would be devastating

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Friday (June 2) called on PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang to stop resorting to outdated and rigid narratives to attack the unity government.

Anwar to Hadi: Stop your outdated, rigid narratives against unity govt

UBS chief executive Sergio Ermotti on Friday (June 2) warned of painful decisions about job cuts following the takeover of Credit Suisse, which he said he hoped would be formalised in coming days.

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