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Climate change makes july hottest month on earth in 2023

NEW YORK: More than 6.5 billion people – or four out of every five people on Earth – sweated through a day in July, when climate change had the most significant impact, according to new research. Global average temperatures and extreme heat soared to records in July 2023, according to

Robert F. Kennedy Jr sues Google, YouTube, alleging censorship

NEW YORK: Presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr is suing YouTube and its parent company, Google, for moderating content he posts online, reported German news agency (dpa). The 69-year-old lawyer filed the suit against the internet giants in a Delaware court late Wednesday. His lawsuit claims his freedom of speech

Flag war, psychological warfare do not guarantee candidate’s victory

KOTA BHARU: The election machinery of contesting parties have been busy hoisting their respective flags at every available space to signal the imminent start of the election battle, well in advance before the nomination day for the six state elections. Since the announcement of the candidates on Saturday (July 29),

Apple announces Q3 results with 1 pct decline in revenue

SAN FRANCISCO: Apple on Thursday announced financial results for its fiscal 2023 third quarter ending on July 1, with quarterly revenue of US$81.8 billion, down 1 per cent year over year, and quarterly earnings per diluted share of US$1.26, up 5 per cent year over year, reported Xinhua. Its net

What Kedahans want

SUNGAI PETANI: Voters in Kedah want the party that will govern the state after the Aug 12 polls to prioritise political stability, infrastructure development, and balanced socioeconomic growth. Several voters met Bernama expressed the fervent hope that Kedah would be administered in the most efficient manner and there would be

Ringgit opens higher against greenback

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar in early trade today as the market is focusing on the upcoming United States (US) Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) figure, scheduled for release tonight. At 9.10 am, the local note rose to 4.5395/5485 against the greenback compared with 4.5535/5570 at Thursday’s

13 injured after train derails in New York

NEW YORK: At least 13 people were injured after a passenger train derailed in New York on Thursday morning. A Long Island Rail Road train was heading towards Hempstead when it derailed east of Jamaica Station at 175th Street and 95th Avenue in the city’s Queens borough at 11.12 am local time, Xinhua quoted a

PH efficient in administering NS: Analysts

SEREMBAN: The efficiency of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government in administering Negeri Sembilan was proven when 97 per cent of the pledges made in its manifesto for the 14th General Election was implemented as promised. Political analyst with Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) Dr Mohd Azmir Mohd Nizah said this showed the seriousness of the state government in prioritising

Infineon’s latest RM25 bln investment reflects Malaysia’s commitment to vibrant economy: Mida

KUALA LUMPUR: Infineon Technologies AG’s latest investment reflects Malaysia’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and vibrant economy, generating various opportunities for local talents and industry supply chains, according to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida). Followings Infineon Technologies’ “monumental achievement,” Mida chief executive officer Datuk Wira Arham Abdul Rahman reaffirmed the agency’s

Iranian-born woman desecrates holy book

MOSCOW: An Iranian-born woman has burnt a copy of the Quran in Sweden’s capital Stockholm under police protection, Sputnik quoted the Anadolu news agency on Thursday. Iranian-born Bayrami Marjan, 47, has burnt the Quran in a brazier at the Angbybadet beach in Bromma on the shore of Lake Malaren, the report said. She has