Flash Floods Paralyze Klang Valley After Nightlong Thunderstorm, Families and Motorists Affected

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 — Waking up to a waterlogged morning, residents across Klang Valley were left grappling with chaos as heavy overnight thunderstorms unleashed sudden flash floods, turning major highways into rivers and daily routines into stressful obstacles. By early morning, the Elite Highway near the Shah Alam Interchange heading toward Seafield was already […]

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India Under Pressure to Open E-Commerce Doors Wider for Amazon and Walmart

India Under Pressure to Open E-Commerce Doors Wider for Amazon and Walmart

In a fast-evolving world of global trade, India is facing fresh pressure from Washington to open its booming e-commerce market — worth an estimated $125 billion — more fully to American giants like Amazon and Walmart, according to a recent report from the Financial Times. Sources close to the matter — including industry insiders, lobbyists, […]

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Trump’s 145% Tariff on Chinese Batteries Could Be a Game-Changer for Korean Manufacturers

Trump’s 145% Tariff on Chinese Batteries Could Be a Game-Changer for Korean Manufacturers

SEOUL — In a surprising twist that’s shaking up the global battery market, the latest U.S. move under former President Donald Trump’s second term is opening up a golden opportunity for South Korean battery makers. On April 10, the White House announced a sweeping tariff hike on Chinese imports — with lithium-ion batteries for energy […]

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JD Vance Arrives in India: Strengthening Ties and Seeking Common Ground

JD Vance Arrives in India: Strengthening Ties and Seeking Common Ground

New Delhi, April 21 – In a moment filled with warmth, symbolism, and diplomatic promise, US Vice President JD Vance touched down in India today for a four-day visit that could shape the future of trade and strategic cooperation between the two nations. The visit comes on the heels of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s […]

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Pope Francis, the People's Pontiff, Passes Away at 88

Pope Francis, the People’s Pontiff, Passes Away at 88

VATICAN CITY — The world has bid farewell to a beloved spiritual father. Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and a beacon of humility, compassion, and courage, passed away on Monday, April 21, at the age of 88. His journey ended early in the morning at 7:35 a.m., as Cardinal Kevin Ferrell announced: “The […]

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