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US Trump Hits India With Surprise Trade Shock U.S. President Donald Trump announced on July 30, 2025 that beginning August 1, India will be slapped with 25% tariffs on all imports—along with additional unspecified penalties. The move comes as part of Trump’s global effort to pressure nations with high trade barriers and close ties to Russia amid the … Read more
Why Electric cars are surging globally June 13, 2025 – Electric Cars : Electric vehicles (EVs) are taking the world by storm, with sales soaring to 17 million in 2024, making up over 20% of new car sales globally. From bustling cities to quiet suburbs, EVs are becoming the go-to choice for drivers. But what’s … Read more
Public Bank Loses Final Appeal in RM560 Million NFCorp Lawsuit Malaysia, May 26, 2025 — Public Bank Loses Final Appeal: In a significant ruling, the Federal Court has dismissed Public Bank Berhad’s final appeal in a high-stakes RM560 million lawsuit filed by the National Feedlot Corporation (NFCorp) and four others, marking a dramatic conclusion to … Read more
Affin Bank-AMMB Merger Faces Scrutiny Over Valuation and Strategic Fit KUALA LUMPUR, May 23, 2025 — Speculation surrounding a potential merger between Affin Bank Bhd and AMMB Holdings Bhd continues to stir debate in Malaysia’s financial sector, with analysts raising concerns about valuation challenges and strategic alignment, according to industry sources. The Sarawak state government, … Read more
Singaporean Maserati Driver Faces Trial in Johor Bahru Singaporean Maserati Driver : A 27-year-old Singaporean civil servant, Muhammad Irshad Abdul Hameed, pleaded not guilty in Johor Bahru’s Magistrate’s Court to causing the death of motorcyclist A. Vasanthraj, 32, on May 9. Driving a Maserati, Irshad allegedly made an illegal U-turn on the Second Link Expressway, … Read more
Indonesia Navy Seizes $426M in Drugs Off Sumatra May 17, 2025 — Indonesia’s navy seized nearly two tonnes of methamphetamine and cocaine worth US$426 million from a Thai-flagged ship off Sumatra, marking one of the country’s largest drug busts. On May 16, officers intercepted the vessel in the Tanjung Balai Karimun region after it turned … Read more
Boeing Deal 2025: Qatar Airways’ Historic $200B Order Shakes Up US Aerospace Published: May 15, 2025 | By Scoop Punjab The aerospace world is buzzing with the #BoeingDeal, a landmark agreement that’s making waves across the USA. On May 14, 2025, Qatar Airways signed a $200 billion deal to purchase 160 Boeing jets, marking the … Read more
Trump ‘thinking’ of flying to Turkey for Ukraine-Russia talks WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said he is “thinking” of flying to Turkey on Thursday for possible talks between Ukraine and Russia on the more than three-year war sparked by Moscow’s invasion of its neighbour.“I was thinking about actually flying over there. There’s a possibility of … Read more