OIL prices may be on the rise but so far that has had little impact on local oil and gas( OG) counters.... Bursa Malaysia’s Energy Index has declined 8% or 64 points to 735.59 points over the last one year. During that period, crude oil prices have surged by 63% to US$ 90( RM377.10) a barrel.It is worth noting that the Bursa Malaysia Energy Index is dragged down by debt-laden Sapura Energy Bhd and controversial Serba Dinamik Holding Bhd. Globally too, OG stocks are not exactly on fire. One reas

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has called on all concerned parties to respect the basic principles of

Over the past six years, the Russian Federation has significantly intensified its cooperation with African countries and the African Union as a whole. Africa is becoming one of the top priorities in Russian foreign policy.

Today, it is fashionable to talk about water and its role in the destiny of the human race in the future. “Water will cost more than oil” is a common theme put forth by experts and scientists at global and regional forums and symposiums, and continuously expressed in their publications and speeches

President Putin’s speech and his six principles were inspiring to all countries that are looking

As a candidate for president, Joe Biden was not shy about calling out dictators and authoritarian leaders as he anchored his foreign policy in the idea that the world is in a battle between democracy and autocracy.... “ President Biden committed to putting human rights and democracy at the heart of our foreign policy.... It is," Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters at a summit closing news conference Friday....

But observers believe that it would be very difficult to achieve.Mr Moon, who is currently visiting Australia, was speaking at a joint press conference in Canberra along with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison.... The days of handshakes and promises between Pyongyang and Seoul appear to be over.... For now. Trying to bring an end of war agreement to the table is Moon Jae-in's last hope. But he faces significant challenges....

The low monetisation ofthe economy essentially “kills” deferred demand within the country, and subsidising interest rates will require significantly larger cash injections than the announced 1trillion rubles, which will actually settle inthe banking system instead ofbeing effectively used for projec

PETALING JAYA: The Cabinet has agreed in principle to proposals for parliamentary reforms

a basic democratic" skeleton" existed in the country and its principles were being fulfilled