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World
US court overturns conviction of former Honduran president Hernandez
April 8 (Reuters) - A U.S. court of appeals on Wednesday ruled to overturn the conviction against former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez and ordered a judge to remove the charges against him.
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World
US Senate to vote on resolution to curb Trump's Iran war powers
WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers will try again next week to pass a resolution to halt the Iran war and force President Donald Trump to obtain Congress' approval for any further attacks, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said on Wednesday, hours after Trump announced a two-week ceasefire.
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Social media
Researchers unmask trade in nude images on Telegram
Tens of thousands of intimate images of women have been traded without the subjects' consent in Telegram groups and channels, researchers said Wednesday, calling for the platform to combat the practice.
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Wellness
Tips to keep your skin hydrated
Using moisturisers with ingredients that block the evaporation of water can reduce the chances of developing dry skin.
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Children
A home and school in Nairobi offer street children a better future
A home and school in Nairobi is giving street children a chance to rewrite their odds.
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Forex
Ringgit holds firm at 3.97 vs US$, stronger against major currencies
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit remained firmer at the 3.97 level against the US dollar and other major currencies at Thursday's opening, supported by improved market optimism following the two-week ceasefire, which spurred risk-on sentiment.
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Markets
Bursa backs down as Middle East ceasefire deal in peril
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia drifted lower on Thursday despite the overnight surge in US stocks as negotiations in the Middle East may have hit a wall less than a day after a ceasefire deal was struck.
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Nation
NGOs back 30km/h school zone limit, call for strict enforcement
KUALA LUMPUR: A coalition of non-governmental organisations has voiced its support for amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 to gazette 30km/h speed limits in school zones.
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Entertainment
TVB actress Winki Lai on holiday with 8YO son in Sabah
Their adventures also included sampling local delights, from satay to the iconic "King of Fruits".
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Social media
Greece plans social media ban for children under 15
Greece plans to ban minors under the age of 15 from accessing social media in future, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on TikTok on Wednesday.
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Nation
Thunderstorms, heavy rain forecast for five states
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for several areas across five states, effective until 10am on Thursday (Apr 9).
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Technology
Disney plans to cut 1,000 jobs, WSJ reports
April 8 (Reuters) - Disney is planning to cut as many as 1,000 positions in the coming weeks, many of which will be made in the company's marketing department, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing sources.
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STARPICKS
From curiosity to talent
EVERY child's journey begins with curiosity. Nurturing it early builds creativity, confidence and character. Today, children need more than knowledge; they need to develop as critical thinkers, creative problem-solvers and well-rounded individuals guided by strong life values. Cultivating these qualities from a young age is essential in preparing them not just for school, but for life.
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STARPICKS
Learning anew for global success
IN today's interconnected world, success is no longer defined by academic results alone. Students must be prepared to navigate cultural diversity, global mobility and rapid change with confidence and purpose. Education must therefore go beyond examinations. It must shape individuals who can think globally, act responsibly and lead with empathy.
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World
Haiti postpones voter registration for first election in a decade, no new dates given
PORT-AU-PRINCE, April 8 (Reuters) - Haiti's CEP electoral council said on Wednesday it was postponing a voter registration that should have begun on April 1, adding it would shortly announce new dates to register for the nation's first presidential election in a decade.
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Corporate News
Trading ideas: Inta Bina, Infoline, LSH, PMW, EPB, MNC, Talam, Focus, Kenyalang, Mayu, Perak, Golden, Eckem, MM Computer
KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia.
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True Or Not
QuickCheck: Can eating too much aged cheese make you go blind?
MALAYSIANS may not be the world's biggest cheese consumers but a good wedge of cheddar on a cracker or a slice of Gouda on a burger in not uncommon.
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Technology
OpenAI will reserve portion of IPO shares for retail investors, CFO tells CNBC
April 8 (Reuters) - OpenAI plans to reserve a portion of its shares from an initial public offering for individual investors, CFO Sarah Friar told CNBC on Wednesday, as the ChatGPT maker gears up for a highly anticipated U.S. stock market listing.
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Technology
US court declines to block Pentagon's Anthropic blacklisting for now
NEW YORK, April 8 (Reuters) - A Washington, D.C., federal appeals court on Wednesday declined to block the Pentagon's national security blacklisting of AI company Anthropic for now, a win for the Trump administration that comes after another appeals court came to the opposite conclusion in a separate legal challenge by Anthropic.
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Commodities
Oil falls below US$100 on ceasefire announcement
Oil plummeted on Wednesday, falling below US$100 a barrel, on hope of the Strait of Hormuz reopening after US President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran.
