Kentucky police were searching rugged terrain near a national forest for a suspect after at least seven people were wounded by gunfire while driving down the rural stretch of an interstate highway, officials said on Saturday evening.

Kentucky shooter at large after wounding at least seven along highway

The European Central Bank will probably cut interest rates on Thursday in a prelude to a US move the following week, as the global monetary cycle tilts toward more synchronised easing.

ECB poised to cut rates again in warm-up act for US Fed

Donald Trump pledged on Saturday to make it too costly for countries to shift away from using the US dollar, adding a new pillar to his tariff platform.

Trump pledges ‘100% tariff’ for countries that shun dollar

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Saturday that she is "probably done" serving at the highest levels of government after President Joe Biden's term ends in January, but will likely meet again soon with her Chinese counterpart.

Yellen 'probably done' when Biden ends term, may meet Chinese counterpart soon

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday Islamic countries should form an alliance against what he called "the growing threat of expansionism" from Israel, drawing a rebuke from the Israeli foreign minister.

Türkiye's Erdogan calls for Islamic alliance against Israel

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has assured that its directive to internet service providers (ISPs) to redirect domain name system (DNS) traffic using third-party DNS servers back to their servers will not affect, disrupt, or block users from accessing legitimate websites.

MCMC assures DNS redirection will safeguard access to legitimate websites

Kluang Umno Youth chief Syed Hussien Syed Abdullah has been picked as the Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the Mahkota state by-election on Sept 28.

Kluang Umno Youth chief Syed Hussien is BN candidate for Mahkota polls

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the actions of social media providers in curbing criminal activities are still weak even though 21 discussions have been held between the ministry and all platforms so far.

Actions by social media providers to curb crime still weak, says Fahmi

Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah has called for the restoration of humanity in finance, emphasising the importance of balancing economic growth with environmental stewardship and social inclusion.

Sultan Nazrin calls for restoration of humanity in finance

Thailand’s newly appointed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra vowed to push ahead with a controversial US$14 billion (RM60.67 billion) cash stimulus plan as her cabinet finalised a blueprint to free Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy from a prolonged period of low growth and chronic household debt.

New Thai PM to push ahead with cash stimulus to revive economy

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, on Saturday expressed his joy over improvements in the country’s economic situation and trade performance.

His Majesty hoped that the government would continue to work to stimulate the country’s economy to create more job opportunities and increase the income and living standards of the people.

King happy with country's economic, trade performance

The Ministry of Communications advises that a social media platform has to have content moderators who can understand various languages, especially local languages other than English.

Social media platform needs multilingual 'content moderator' — Teo

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, on Saturday warned that he will withdraw the federal awards, medals and honours of recipients who commit crimes, tarnish the country’s image or if punished by the courts.

Sultan Ibrahim warns recipients of federal awards, honours against tarnishing country's image

The government will continue to intensify efforts to ensure a stable country with a conducive and business-friendly ecosystem, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Anwar: Govt to continue intensifying measures to ensure nation is stable, business friendly

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 8): AirAsia is ramping up its flight operations to meet growing passenger demand and with its continuing fleet expansion by year-end, this will help meet demand for air connectivity.

“AirAsia is the people’s airline and we will strive to fill the gaps where there is d...

Flight disruptions inevitable, but AirAsia striving to better meet fliers’ needs, plug route gaps — deputy CEO 

Elon Musk's AI startup xAI has held talks for a share in future Tesla revenue in return for giving Musk's electric vehicle maker access to xAI's technology and resources, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday.

Musk's xAI in talks for share in future Tesla revenue, WSJ reports

All work at the construction site for the Sungai Rasau Water Supply Scheme (Stage 1) project, located at Taman Mas, Puchong, Selangor has been halted to evaluate the situation and implement additional safety protocols.

Gamuda halts work on Rasau water treatment plant project after embankment collapses

The oil party isn’t over yet — but for top merchants and executives gathering for talks and rooftop cocktails in Singapore this week, the exuberance that came with the outsized profits of recent years is quickly fading.

Singapore’s oil party spoiled by falling prices and China gloom

SpaceX will launch its first uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years when the next Earth-Mars transfer window opens, chief executive officer Elon Musk said in a post on social media platform X on Saturday.

Musk says SpaceX to launch first uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years

All work at the construction site for the Sungai Rasau Water Supply Scheme (Stage 1) project, located at Taman Mas, Puchong, Selangor has been halted to evaluate the situation and implement additional safety protocols.

Donald Trump pledged on Saturday to make it too costly for countries to shift away from using the US dollar, adding a new pillar to his tariff platform.&nbsp;

Hong Bee Land Sdn has come a long way from its humble beginnings in 1933, when it was known as Hong Bee Textiles. Today, the once low-profile property developer has established itself as one of the leading players in Selangor and Johor.

Hong Bee Land gearing up for more launches

The oil party isn’t over yet — but for top merchants and executives gathering for talks and rooftop cocktails in Singapore this week, the exuberance that came with the outsized profits of recent years is quickly fading.

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Saturday that she is "probably done" serving at the highest levels of government after President Joe Biden's term ends in January, but will likely meet again soon with her Chinese counterpart.

The European Central Bank will probably cut interest rates on Thursday in a prelude to a US move the following week, as the global monetary cycle tilts toward more synchronised easing.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday Islamic countries should form an alliance against what he called "the growing threat of expansionism" from Israel, drawing a rebuke from the Israeli foreign minister.

Those who have read When Breath Becomes Air, the beautiful and evocative autobiography by the late neurosurgeon Paul Kalanithi that documents his battle against stage IV metastatic lung cancer, can rest assured they won’t be ugly-crying while reaching for the Kleenex in the book Beyond The White Coat.

Of passion + compassion

Kentucky police were searching rugged terrain near a national forest for a suspect after at least seven people were wounded by gunfire while driving down the rural stretch of an interstate highway, officials said on Saturday evening.

British tech tycoon Mike Lynch died of suffocation after running out of oxygen, an investigative source said, citing initial examinations carried out on Saturday after his body was recovered from the family yacht that sank off Sicily's coast last month.

Autopsy suggests tycoon Mike Lynch likely died of suffocation in yacht — Reuters

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 8): AirAsia is ramping up its flight operations to meet growing passenger demand and with its continuing fleet expansion by year-end, this will help meet demand for air connectivity.

“AirAsia is the people’s airline and we will strive to fill the gaps where there is d...

SpaceX will launch its first uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years when the next Earth-Mars transfer window opens, chief executive officer Elon Musk said in a post on social media platform X on Saturday.

Elon Musk's AI startup xAI has held talks for a share in future Tesla revenue in return for giving Musk's electric vehicle maker access to xAI's technology and resources, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday.

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