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PKR UNLIKELY TO SACK RAFIZIAnalysts believe PKR is unlikely to take severe disciplinary action against Rafizi in the immediate term. This is because the party is likely wary of legal loopholes that could allow him to remain an MP, said Syaza Shukri, a political scientist at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM).If Rafizi quits PKR, he would need to vacate his seat but if the party sacks him, he may remain as an MP, based on what happened to opposition party Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia’s (Bersatu) members, she noted.Under Malaysia’s Anti-Hopping Law, MPs must vacate their seats if they resign from…

Low-emissions energy sources met all new global electricity demand for the first time last year, leaving no room for fossil fuels to grow, the energy think tank Ember has found.Solar power led the charge, meeting three-quarters of the 849 TWh in new demand. Wind power met almost all the rest.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listAll low-emissions sources, which also include biofuels – generated from decaying agricultural and food waste – hydro-electricity and nuclear power, provided a record 42.6 percent of the 31,779 TWh of electricity the world consumed in 2025, said Ember.Fossil fuels provided the majority, but Ember…

Washington — The House Ethics Committee will hold a public hearing Tuesday to determine whether any punishment is warranted for Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, three weeks after concluding she was guilty of more than two dozen charges stemming from an alleged campaign finance scheme. The hearing is scheduled for 2 p.m.In November, the Justice Department charged the Florida Democrat with stealing $5 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency funds for her campaign. She has pleaded not guilty to 15 counts laid out in the federal indictment and has denied any wrongdoing.After a lengthy investigation into Cherfilus-McCormick’s alleged misconduct, the bipartisan Ethics…

JPMorgan Chase will extend a $1.5 trillion investment program designed to bolster U.S. economic resilience across Europe, the Wall Street giant said on Tuesday. The 10-year Security and Resiliency Initiative (SRI) was launched in the U.S. last October with the aim of facilitating, financing and investing in industries deemed critical to American economic security and resilience. It was announced in November that the U.K. would be brought into the plan, which is focused on several key areas, including supply chains and manufacturing, defense and aerospace, energy independence, healthcare, and strategic technologies like AI. Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, said…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Washington man has pleaded guilty in connection with two decades-old cold cases after investigators reportedly linked him to both crimes using a clever ruse and just a piece of gum.  Mitchell Gaff, 68, entered the pleas Thursday in Snohomish County Superior Court, where he admitted to the rapes and murders of Judith “Judy” Weaver and Susan Vesey, according to the Everett Police Department. Gaff – a diagnosed “sexual sadist” and self-proclaimed rapist – was linked to the two killings after investigators matched a DNA sample found on a piece of Gaff’s chewing gum…

An ISIS recruiter who is being released from prison remains radicalized and poses a danger to the public, according to a Parole Board of Canada decision. The ruling obtained by Global News said that while Ashton Larmond was now eligible for statutory release, special conditions were needed to protect public safety.Larmond was arrested during a 2015 RCMP counterterrorism operation. He has now served two-thirds of his sentence and therefore must be released from custody.But the parole board said it was ordering five restrictions on him for the remainder of his sentence. They include monitoring of his phone use and finances.“While you…

Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) are in the green as the broader cryptocurrency market recovers from yesterday’s dip. BTC is trading above $76,000, while Ether has reclaimed the $2,300 level.XRP, the native coin of the Ripple ecosystem, is also not left out. It is up by 2.5% in the last 24 hours, making it the best performer among the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap.XRP is currently trading above a key resistance level after finding support around the $1.390 zone on Monday.Strengthening on-chain activity, improving derivatives data, and bullish momentum indicators collectively support a positive outlook for the altcoin, setting…

A South Australian man who drove almost 30km/h over the speed limit and pretended to be his brother when speaking to police has been fined and his license suspended again.

BEIJING: China’s top diplomat Wang Yi will embark on a three-country visit to Southeast Asia this week, seeking to strengthen ties in the face of “risks”, Beijing said on Tuesday (Apr 21).Wang will visit Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar from Wednesday until Sunday, Beijing’s foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun told a news briefing, calling the three countries China’s “friendly neighbours”.China has been keen to present itself to its allies as a more stable alternative to US President Donald Trump’s punitive tariffs and mercurial policies.Beijing hosted a slew of foreign leaders last week, including Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Spanish Prime Minister…

Korir broke the Boston Marathon record, finishing in in 2 hours, 1 minute, 52 seconds in the world’s fifth-fastest time.By Reuters and The Associated PressPublished On 21 Apr 202621 Apr 2026John Korir broke the Boston Marathon course ⁠⁠record ⁠⁠in a Kenyan sweep as compatriot Sharon Lokedi defended her title on a chilly day with a gusty tailwind.The defending champion rode a tailwind on Monday to the fastest finish in the race’s 130-year history, winning in 2 hours, 1 minute and 52 seconds. That was 70 seconds faster than Geoffrey Mutai’s then-world best in 2011, and the fifth-fastest marathon of all…