Trump, Harris notch first statewide wins as polls close in US presidential race
The outcome of the race remained uncertain with critical battleground states unlikely to be called for hours or even days.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Budget 2025: Any minimum wage increase unlikely to exert significant inflationary pressure - Economist
Key factors in determining the minimum wage include the poverty line income, productivity growth, and the consumer price index.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Most Taiwanese believe China unlikely to invade in coming five years, poll shows
Taiwan's people are concerned about other Chinese threats, including military drills and propaganda campaigns, says an INDSR researcher.
Wed Oct 09 2024
BNM unlikely to follow US Fed rate cut, eyes domestic and global conditions
Dr. Mohd Afzanizam said Malaysia's open economy is highly sensitive to external factors like international trade and capital flows.
Thu Sep 19 2024
Chinese robot 'guide dog' aims to improve independence for visually impaired
The robot dog navigates using cameras and sensors, recognising traffic lights, unlike traditional guide dogs.
Sun Jul 07 2024
Iran holds presidential vote with limited choices
The election is unlikely to change the Islamic Republic's policies but could influence the succession to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Fri Jun 28 2024
Trump sought to 'hoodwink' voters with porn star payment, prosecutor tells jury
If found guilty, Trump faces up to four years in prison, although imprisonment is unlikely for a first-time felon convicted of such a crime.
Wed May 29 2024
Nigeria becomes first country to roll out new meningitis vaccine, WHO says
The new vaccine is reported to protect against the five major strains, unlike the initial vaccine that works against only one strain.
Mon Apr 15 2024
Judges cannot answer or be governed by politics or popularity - CJ
Unlike politicians, judges do not, and indeed, cannot answer to or be governed by political will or popularity.
Mon Jan 15 2024
EXPLAINER: Could Trump be president despite his legal troubles?
Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty in all the cases, and his legal woes are unlikely to prevent him from reclaiming office if elected.
Sat Dec 23 2023
Analysis: Increase COVID-19 messaging to encourage boosters, derail misinformation
Malaysia is grappling with an increasing number of cases, a trend that is unlikely to end as it heads into year end festivities.
Thu Dec 21 2023
Israel declines to publish number of Gaza rocket interceptions, unlike in previous wars
Israeli officials said they were planning for possible strains on their supplies of anti-rocket interception missiles.
Thu Oct 12 2023
Thai property mogul Srettha Thavisin's unlikely rise to prime minister
Srettha Thavisin won the support of 61 senators in an ongoing vote of the legislature on his candidacy for premier.
Tue Aug 22 2023
Biden calls Chinese President Xi a dictator
Xi, who met with top U.S. diplomat Antony Blinken on Monday, has not publicly responded to Biden's comments but they are unlikely to go down well in Beijing.
Wed Jun 21 2023
Malaysian banks remain resilient, Credit Suisse incident unlikely to happen here - BNM Governor
Nor Shamsiah said the banking sector maintains healthy levels of capital and liquidity buffers.
Wed Mar 29 2023