The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
Meta, Anthropic, Google and OpenAI are meeting with Trump administration officials to discuss voluntary safety testing for advanced AI systems, following recent disclosures that their tools breached corporate networks.
The Trump administration has completed voluntary cybersecurity assessments designed to evaluate how easily advanced American AI systems can be hacked, following recent incidents where AI tools from OpenAI and Anthropic compromised corporate networks.
A Johns Hopkins University researcher was detained by US immigration authorities at an airport ahead of a domestic flight, marking the latest incident in a wave of arrests carried out by Trump administration ICE agents at major transit points across America.
President Trump has rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's objections to potential F-35 fighter jet sales to Türkiye, publicly reaffirming Washington's commitment to its NATO ally and signalling renewed momentum for the controversial defence deal.
A senior US House Democrat has initiated an investigation into FIFA, claiming the organisation sought favourable treatment from the Trump administration in exchange for World Cup ticket sales and immunity from corruption prosecutions.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese has pledged to confront US President Donald Trump over newly imposed tariffs affecting 60 trading partners, including Australia facing a 12.5% rate.
Unable to overturn birthright citizenship through the courts, the Trump administration is now targeting so-called 'birth tourism'—particularly involving Chinese nationals—through prosecution and potential legislation.
The Trump administration has imposed a 12.5% tariff on approximately one-third of Singapore's exports to the United States, citing forced-labour concerns. The move affects goods from 45 nations and reflects a new legal strategy following a court challenge.
A US federal appeals court has rejected the Trump administration's attempt to pause a judicial order barring a US$100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for skilled foreign workers, allowing the lower court ruling to remain in effect.
The United States has imposed a 12.5% tariff on Singapore, citing inadequate enforcement of forced labour prohibitions. The move affects roughly one-third of Singapore's exports to America and is part of President Trump's revised tariff strategy.
Donald Trump delivered a combative White House address blaming China for massive election data compromises and election interference, while pushing voter identification reforms ahead of midterm elections and threatening broadcaster licences.
US President Donald Trump is reportedly pushing for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to become the next UN Secretary-General, believing the Swiss executive possesses unique diplomatic talents and global standing.
Two American advocacy organisations have filed a lawsuit contending that Trump administration sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court breach constitutional free speech guarantees amid an intensified diplomatic push to undermine the tribunal.
Iran has rejected US President Donald Trump's proposal to continue talks without a ceasefire, insisting Washington first implement agreed understandings on Strait of Hormuz passage and oil exports. Trump threatened missile strikes in response to Iranian assassination threats.
China's escalating economic pressure on Japan over Taiwan rhetoric has exposed cracks in the US-Japan alliance, with Trump's lukewarm response frustrating Tokyo and raising questions about American commitment to regional stability.
The US Supreme Court rejected President Trump's attempt to eliminate birthright citizenship for children born to undocumented parents or temporary visa holders, upholding a constitutional right dating to the Civil War era.