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Markets
AI regulation fears trigger Nasdaq sell-off
The Nasdaq Composite ended sharply lower on Thursday, notching its deepest one-day drop in 19 months and confirming it was in a correction, as chipmakers sank on fears of tougher AI regulation after Democrats won control of the US Congress.
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Entertainment
Russell Brand found guilty of rape, three sexual assaults
He was remanded in custody and will be sentenced on Monday. The maximum sentence in the UK for rape is life imprisonment.
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Commodities
Brent gains over US$3 after tanker attacks
Brent crude futures settled over US$3 a barrel higher on Thursday as new attacks on tankers fed worries about oil supplies while investors reassessed the outlook for the US-Israeli war with Iran.
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World
Fossilised teeth used to identify prehistoric ‘giant rat’
A giant rodent weighing around 30kg roamed what is now the southern part of the country 33 to 35 million years ago, scientists said, after identifying a previously unknown species from two fossilised teeth.
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Bangladesh
Garment workers return to work after wage protests
Garment workers largely resumed work after days of wage protests, although some factories remained closed and isolated demonstrations continued.
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Nation
Traditional snacks still the best
JOHOR BARU: Traditional Indian snacks such as muruku and nei urundai (ghee balls) remain the most popular choice for Malaysians of all ages, say traders.
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World
Critical textbook banned
The government has banned a textbook about the country on national security grounds, with the tome's exiled editor saying it was outlawed over its content on the Thai monarchy.
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Nation
Expansion drive to keep Port Klang among world’s busiest
KLANG: Port Klang's standing among the world's 10 busiest ports will be reinforced through continued investment in capacity and operational efficiency, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
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World
US$1.5bil energy storage expansion plan launched
The government has launched a US$1.5bil (RM6bil) scheme to develop 92 gigawatt-hours of energy storage capacity as it seeks to accelerate its shift towards renewable energy.
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World
Military mission underway to help keep Hormuz open
Seoul's defence ministry said it would deploy maritime patrol aircraft and an explosive ordnance disposal team to waters near the Strait of Hormuz as part of a mission to help keep the waterway open.
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Nation
No cut to language teaching periods
PETALING JAYA: The Education Ministry has decided to maintain 12 teaching periods a week for Bahasa Melayu in national schools (SK), Chinese in Chinese national-type schools (SJKC) and Tamil in Tamil national-type schools (SJKT) under the implementation of School Curriculum 2027 (KP2027).
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Nation
Data hurdle stalls offender registry
KUALA LUMPUR: The proposed registry for domestic violence offenders requires cooperation from other ministries and agencies, as the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry does not have access to vital information such as criminal and court records.
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Metro News
Give way to emergency responders, motorists told
ACCIDENTS involving heavy vehicles could take longer to resolve depending on the cargo, severity of the collision and whether there were fatalities, says PLUS Malaysia Bhd.
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Indonesia
Australia deploys aircraft to help fight fires
Australia will join the nation's waterbombing operations to help put out fires that have been raging for months, a government agency said, a day after a helicopter crashed during a firefighting mission, killing three people.
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Japan
US Marine dies after training
A MARINE died after a training exercise in Japan's Okinawa, the US military said.
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Nation
Nearly 3.3 million vehicles expected on highways for Deepavali
KUALA LUMPUR: Nearly 3.3 million vehicles are expected to use major highways nationwide daily during the peak travel period leading up to Deepavali.
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Philippines
Inflation at three-year high
Soaring petrol prices driven by the Middle East conflict pushed inflation in the Philippines to a 44-month high of 7.8% in October, the government said, as the country continues to struggle with a devalued peso.
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Nation
Ab Rauf: Political rivals behind calls to reject BN
ALOR GAJAH: Claims that Barisan Nasional candidates are facing rejection in four constituencies are only mere views of political rivals, says Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh.
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Nation
Ports to make waves in economy
KLANG: Malaysia aims to turn its ports into bigger economic value generators instead of focusing solely on cargo throughput, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
