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In test of Trump's clout, Ohio Republicans pick US Senate challenger
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Donald Trump's sway over Ohio Republicans will be tested in the state's U.S. Senate primary on Tuesday, when they decide whether to nominate a political newcomer backed by the former president to challenge Democratic U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown in November.
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Technology
Central banks use AI to assess climate-related risks
LONDON (Reuters) - Central bankers said on Tuesday they have broken new ground by using artificial intelligence to collect data for assessing climate-related financial risks, just as the volume of disclosures from banks and other companies is set to rise.
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Corporate News
Poh Kong expects economic growth
PETALING JAYA: Poh Kong Holdings Bhd will closely monitor the current uncertainties on its operations and continue to uphold its financial obligations and evaluate its performance.
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AseanPlus News
Emerging Markets - Asian currencies, equities drop; central bank meetings in focus
Most Asian currencies eased against the US dollar on Tuesday, while equities fell, as the focus shifts towards other global central bank meetings after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) ended eight years of negative interest rates.
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Nation
Saifuddin says ready to meet with groups against proposed citizenship amendments
PUTRAJAYA: After much protest by non-governmental organisations over the proposed constitutional amendments on citizenship, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail reiterates that he is ready to meet with the groups to get their views.
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Entertainment
Tony Leung wins Best Actor at Hong Kong Film Directors’ Guild Awards
Tony Leung said he was happy to win the award as it was a form of recognition and encouragement.
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Myanmar
Lone wolf show as only one student takes social science national exam in Myanmar
In the nationwide matriculation exam of 2024, only one student from the Yangon region across Myanmar took the social science subject, the state-run media, the Mirror, reported on Tuesday.
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Technology
Meta offers to almost halve Facebook, Instagram monthly fees to 5.99 euros
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Meta Platforms has offered to almost halve its monthly subscription fee for Facebook and Instagram to 5.99 euros from 9.99 euros following discussions with privacy regulators, a senior Meta executive said on Tuesday.
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Football
Soccer-Germany to play Ukraine and Greece in last friendlies before Euro 2024
BERLIN (Reuters) - Hosts Germany will play two friendly matches against Ukraine and Greece in June days before the start of the European championships on home soil, the team said on Tuesday.
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Corporate News
EITA Resources gets RM48mil substation establishment job from TNB
PETALING JAYA: EITA Resources Bhd’s 60%-owned subsidiary, TransSystem Continental Sdn Bhd (TSC), has received a letter of acceptance from Tenaga Nasional Bhd for the establishment of a transmission substation in Ayer Puteh, Perak, worth RM47.96mil.
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AseanPlus News
Asian shares mixed after Bank of Japan ups key rate for first time in 17 years
Shares were mixed in Asia on Tuesday after the Bank of Japan hiked its benchmark interest rate for the first time in 17 years, ending a longstanding negative rate policy at odds with the stances of most central banks.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Sangkar rejects calls for resignation, accuses Sabah PKR rebels of slander
KOTA KINABALU: Embattled Sabah PKR chairman Datuk Dr Sangkar Rasam rejected any move for his resignation and pledged to continue leading the party as entrusted by the leadership.
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Nation
MATTA Fair to spotlight sustainable practices within tourism industry
KUALA LUMPUR: The upcoming Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Fair in March 2024 promises to unveil its Sustainable Tourism booth, aiming to spotlight a variety of innovative projects geared towards fostering sustainable practices within the tourism industry.
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Business
MSWG appoints new director and CEO
KUALA LUMPUR: The Minority Shareholders Watch Group (MSWG) has appointed Selvarany Rasiah as its director and Dr Ismet Yusoff its chief executive officer (CEO).
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Nation
King should wield 'jurisdictional immunity' power, not PM, say Opposition leaders
KUALA LUMPUR: Opposition leaders have expressed concern that the Jurisdictional Immunity for Foreign States Bill gives the Prime Minister too much power, which should instead be wielded by the King.
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World
Around 9,000 children to be evacuated from Russia's Belgorod due to Ukrainian shelling - governor
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Around 9,000 children will be evacuated from the Russian city of Belgorod and from several districts in the wider region of the same name due to Ukrainian shelling, Vyacheslav Gladkov, the regional governor, said on Tuesday.
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Nation
Party leader detained over alleged sexual assault of teen boy in Johor
MERSING: A party leader has been arrested by the police for allegedly sexually assaulting a teenage boy, here.
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Markets
Profit-taking in the market, KLCI down 8.68 points
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Tuesday, echoing regional equity performances on profit-taking in index-linked stocks.
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eSports
Apex Legends esports event postponed by hacking claims
Organisers of the Apex Legends Global Series eSports tournament have postponed an event after two competitors appeared to be hacked while playing separate games during the North American finals.
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Other Sports
Doping-'Someone will die': Australia's Perkins warns of Enhanced Games safety concerns
(Reuters) - Australian Sports Commission boss Kieren Perkins said on Tuesday that athletes' lives could be in danger if the Enhanced Games is allowed to go ahead.