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Technology
Minneapolis campaigners press Swiss National Bank to dump Palantir investment
BERN, April 24 (Reuters) - The Swiss National Bank should sell its $1.1 billion stake in Palantir Technologies, campaigners from Minneapolis said at a meeting of the central bank on Friday, citing the firm's involvement in U.S. immigration enforcement operations.
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Technology
Turkey passes law banning social media use for under-15s
ISTANBUL, April 24 (Reuters) - Turkey's parliament late on Wednesday passed legislation that bans the use of social media by people under the age of 15 and introduces new rules for digital platforms, including game software companies. The bill amends the Social Services Law and several other laws.
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Nation
Produce proof of ‘billions of ringgit stored in Africa’, says PM
JOHOR BARU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on those who alleged that he has "billions of ringgit" stored in Africa to produce proof.
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Cambodia
More foreigners detained in Cambodia's Sihanoukville over alleged scam connections
PHNOM PENH: Authorities in Preah Sihanouk province have detained 45 foreign nationals and seized a range of equipment suspected of being used to commit online technology-based fraud.
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Forex
Asian FX slide towards weekly losses, Philippine peso hits four-week low
MOST Asian currencies were set for weekly losses on Friday, with the Philippine peso drifting to its lowest level in nearly four weeks and the Indonesian rupiah hovering near a record low, as stalled U.S.-Iran peace talks underpinned the dollar.
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Nation
Power disruptions hit MRT stations from Muzium Negara to Bukit Bintang, trains still running
KUALA LUMPUR: The Muzium Negara to Bukit Bintang MRT stations are experiencing power supply disruptions.
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Nation
Social media abuzz after China national's outburst on AirAsia flight goes viral
PETALING JAYA: Social media is abuzz following the outburst of a China national onboard an AirAsia flight.
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Vietnam
Military ties top agenda as Vietnam’s deputy defence minister visits Laos
VIENTIANE: The governments of Laos and Vietnam have reaffirmed their longstanding special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation, particularly in the field of defence, during high-level talks held in Vientiane on Wednesday (April 22).
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Nation
MCMC quizzes woman over fake news on diesel supply
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has recorded the statement of an individual suspected of spreading fake news regarding claims of diesel fuel supply to the Philippines.
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Auto
China's auto industry races to embed AI in line with Beijing mandate
BEIJING: It took China 25 years to dominate the market for electric vehicles.
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World
EU to prepare blueprint for mutual assistance pact, amid NATO doubts
NICOSIA, April 24 (Reuters) - EU leaders have asked officials to prepare a blueprint for how the bloc's previously obscure mutual assistance clause would work, host Cyprus said at a summit on Friday, amid doubts over the U.S. commitment to the NATO military alliance.
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Nation
Trio cleared of murder conspiracy charges
KLANG: The High Court here acquitted and discharged a freelance female interpreter and two men from charges of conspiring to murder her husband four years ago.
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Vietnam
Vietnam fuel prices drop again from April 23 afternoon
HANOI: Retail fuel prices were reduced further from 3pm on Thursday (April 22) following a decision by the Ministries of Industry and Trade and Finance.
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Entertainment
K-pop star Cha Eun-woo to return with new series 'The Wonderfools' after RM35mil tax resolution
'The Wonderfools' also stars South Korean actress Park Eun-bin of 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' (2022) fame.
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AI
China's top AI players
China's artificial intelligence boom is in full swing, with the release of a new large language model (LLM) by top startup DeepSeek on Friday highlighting the country's rapid progress despite US export restrictions on advanced microchips.
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Corporate News
Labubu maker Pop Mart unveils upgrades to Beijing theme park
SHANGHAI: Pop Mart, the Hong Kong-listed firm behind collectible "blind box" toys - including the toothy-grinned Labubu - has renovated and expanded offerings at its Beijing theme park, Pop Land.
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Philippines
Charges filed vs wife and son of former Philippines Lower House member over human trafficking case
MANILA: The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has filed charges against the wife and son of former Representative Mike Defensor (pic) for allegedly being involved in a human trafficking case.
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Nation
Government drafting 'Fiqh Autisme' module for children with autism
KUALA LUMPUR: The government is drafting a dedicated module for children with autism, titled 'Fiqh Autisme', to ensure they have access to religious education and a more inclusive understanding of worship.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Death of key witness leads to acquittal in RM50,000 gold scam trial
KOTA KINABALU: A 34-year-old man was acquitted and discharged by a Lahad Datu Magistrate's Court in a cheating case involving a RM50,000 gold investment.
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Technology
Geely's Caocao to deploy thousands of fully customised robotaxis in 2027
BEIJING, April 24 (Reuters) - Caocao Inc, the ride-hailing arm of Chinese automaker Geely Holding Group, plans to deploy thousands of robotaxis globally next year, its CEO said on Friday, setting up a potential rivalry with Tesla's Cybercab.
