AnewZ Morning Brief - 26th July, 2025
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 26th of July, covering the latest developments you need to kno...
Malaysia’s parliament held a special session on Monday to discuss the impact of tariffs imposed by the United States, as the government considers potential economic repercussions and policy responses.
According to state-run Bernama News Agency, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that while the US’ reciprocal tariffs present a challenge, Malaysia’s strong economic fundamentals and resilient domestic market position the country to manage external pressures.
“We remain confident in our economic direction and are committed to navigating global uncertainties without compromising national interest,” Anwar said during the session.
The US has imposed a 24% tariff on Malaysian exports, although a 90-day window has been granted to negotiate a possible trade deal with Washington.
Anwar acknowledged that the tariffs may impact Malaysia’s economic performance, noting that the country is unlikely to achieve its earlier projected GDP growth of 4.5–5.5% for the year.
He added that Malaysia aims to address trade-related challenges pragmatically, while preserving stable relations with all global partners, including the US — one of Malaysia’s key export destinations and a major source of foreign investment.
As the current chair of ASEAN, Malaysia is set to host the 46th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur at the end of May, where the issue of tariffs and broader trade policies is expected to feature prominently.
On Sunday, ASEAN finance ministers and central bank governors — along with officials from Japan, China, and South Korea — expressed concern over the potential global impact of rising protectionist measures, following recent tariff announcements by the US.
Last month, the US introduced wide-ranging import tariffs affecting both allies and competitors. ASEAN member states, including Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand, have also been subject to substantial levies under the updated policy framework.
The world’s biggest dance music festival faces an unexpected setback as a fire destroys its main stage, prompting a last-minute response from organisers determined to keep the party alive in Boom, Belgium.
Australian researchers have created a groundbreaking “biological AI” platform that could revolutionise drug discovery by rapidly evolving molecules within mammalian cells.
Australian researchers have pioneered a low-cost and scalable plasma-based method to produce ammonia gas directly from air, offering a green alternative to the traditional fossil fuel-dependent Haber-Bosch process.
A series of earthquakes have struck Guatemala on Tuesday afternoon, leading authorities to advise residents to evacuate from buildings as a precaution against possible aftershocks.
The U.S. economy faces a 40% risk of recession in the second half of 2025, JP Morgan analysts said on Wednesday, citing rising tariffs and stagflation concerns.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 26th of July, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Liberal MPs are openly urging the Canadian government to follow France in recognising Palestine as a state.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday praised Pakistan's role in promoting regional stability and discussed deeper cooperation on counterterrorism, trade, and critical minerals during a meeting in Washington with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday that Ukrainian forces are engaged in intense battles near the eastern city of Pokrovsk, a critical logistics center where Russian forces have been steadily advancing and claiming new territory almost daily.
President Donald Trump arrived in Scotland on Friday, combining diplomacy with business as his family prepares to open a new golf course on 13 August in Balmedie, Aberdeenshire.
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