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Social media
Reddit, YouTube must face lawsuits claiming they enabled Buffalo mass shooter
Reddit and Google’s YouTube were ordered by a New York state judge to face lawsuits seeking to hold them responsible for helping enable the avowed white supremacist who killed 10 Black people in 2022 at a Buffalo, New York grocery store.
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Philippines
EU, Philippines announce restart of free trade talks
MANILA: The EU and the Philippines announced the resumption of their free trade negotiations, seven years after they were halted, Manila’s Department of Trade and Industry said in a statement.
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South Korea
Four out of 10 S. Korean youths say ‘reunification not necessary’
SEOUL: Four out of 10 students in South Korea believe that reunification between the divided Koreas is no longer necessary, a government survey showed.
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Singapore
Man jailed after failed attempt to get another man to ‘tailgate’ into Taylor Swift concert
SINGAPORE: A man who attempted to get another man to “tailgate” a concertgoer into Taylor Swift’s concert has been jailed for two weeks in what is believed to be the Republic’s first concluded prosecution linked to the American pop star’s Eras Tour.
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True Or Not
QuickCheck: Was the dead body of an Australian man found at an Ampang condominium?
FINDING a dead body can be a horrifying experience, and as such any claim of this nature would go viral quickly.
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Internet
Three teens detained over gruesome murder of 13-year-old classmate, sparking online debate in China
In the last recorded moments before the 13-year-old boy’s death, he was filmed by surveillance cameras sitting on a scooter, surrounded by three of his classmates. An hour later, his phone went dead, kicking off a frantic search by relatives.
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Technology
Nvidia's new software tools meant for companies adding AI to business
SAN JOSE (Reuters) - Nvidia on Monday unveiled software aimed at making it easier for businesses to incorporate artificial intelligence systems into their work, broadening the chipmaker's offerings.
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Nation
Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia exam results out on March 26
PUTRAJAYA: The results of the Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) 2023 will be released on March 26, says the Education Ministry.
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Rugby
Rugby-Crusaders lose Franks for two weeks for high hit
(Reuters) - Super Rugby Pacific champions the Canterbury Crusaders, already enduring the club's worst ever run of results, were struck by a fresh blow on Tuesday when former All Blacks prop Owen Franks was suspended for two weeks.
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Entertainment
Actor Sammo Hung unhappy with comments on Jackie Chan’s 'old' appearance
Sammo Hung defended Jackie Chan, saying what matters is staying healthy as one ages.
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AI
Report: Apple in talks to bring Google’s Gemini AI to iPhone
Apple is in advanced negotiations with Google to adopt its powerful Gemini AI models for the iPhone, Bloomberg reported on March 18.
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Forex
Ringgit opens weaker vs US$ on lack of buying interest
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar today due to the lack of buying interest, as cautious sentiments surrounding the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) monetary policy decision continued to prevail.
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China
New Zealand PM to make first visit to China
WELLINGTON: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon plans to make a first trip to China as premier, his foreign minister said Tuesday (March 19) after talks with Beijing's top diplomat.
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Myanmar
UN secretary-general alarmed by reports of Myanmar airstrikes
UNITED NATIONS: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is alarmed by reports that military airstrikes in Myanmar, including on Monday (March 18) in Minbya township, have killed and injured many civilians, a UN spokesman said.
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Thailand
Cambodian visit to boost tourism and solve cross-border pollution woes: Paetongtarn
BANGKOK: Tourism promotion and cross-border pollution were among the topics discussed when Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet sat down for a chat on Monday (March 18).
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Nation
Finance Ministry finalising several HVGT policies, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: The Finance Ministry is finalising several policies linked to the High Value Goods Tax (HVGT) to ensure that the low income group is not affected, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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Stock on the Move
Apollo Food's profits propel share price to all-time high
KUALA LUMPUR: Apollo Food Holdings Bhd's trading stock was bought up to record-high levels in Tuesday trading following a surge in the confectionery maker's profits in the third quarter of its financial year.
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Markets
Volatile start on Bursa Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia started on a volatile note following a a flattish performance in the previous session.
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Technology
Trading app Robinhood drops margin investing in UK launch
LONDON (Reuters) - Trading platform Robinhood has "paused" its plan to lend to UK-based customers to allow them to make leveraged trades pending further talks with regulators, as it launches its UK business, the company said.
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Nation
Adopt 'Malaysia First' attitude to strengthen ringgit, says Finance Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR: The government urges all parties to work together and take a whole-of-nation approach to strengthen the value of the ringgit, says the Finance Ministry.