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Elderly Couple Traveled Cross Country to Visit Viral Tourist Attraction. But It Was All AI-Generated

An elderly couple in Malaysia traveled hundreds of miles to ride a tourist attraction they saw a video of on social media, only to discover that the attraction did not actually exist and the video had been AI-generated.

Latin Times

Noodle salad and fried shrimp: Mandy Yin’s recipes for Malaysian home-style prawns

A spicy, herby noodle and prawn salad with a salty-sour dressing, shell-on prawns fried with spring onions, chilli and soy, and a homemade tomato sambal that keeps forever in the fridge

The Guardian - UK

Who is Nick Adams? From a Sydney council to Trump’s plum pick, the Hooters fan could be next US ambassador to Malaysia

The Australia-born former Young Liberal and deputy mayor on Ashfield council has made a name for himself as a self-proclaimed ‘alpha male’, and now possible diplomat. How did this happen?

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Quick Facts on Nick Adams: 'Alpha Male' Influencer And Suspended Liberal Party Member Is Trump Choice for Malaysia Diplomat Role

Nick Adams, a self-described 'alpha male' and former Liberal Party member, is Trump's pick for US envoy to Malaysia, sparking controversy.

International Business Times UK

Afternoon Update: former Sydney councillor named US ambassador to Malaysia; Nacc architect calls for more transparency; and Australian life in pictures

The former Sydney councillor has listed interests including the restaurant chain Hooters, rare steaks, ‘extremely’ heavy weights and the Bible

The Guardian - AU

Pigeon-hating councillor becomes global Trump rep

A former Liberal deputy mayor who became "Trump's favourite author" has won the US president's nomination to be ambassador to Malaysia.

AAP

Rubio To Meet China's Wang On Sidelines Of ASEAN Talks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Friday on the sidelines of ASEAN talks in Malaysia where Washington's tariffs are in sharp focus.

International Business Times

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Rubio in bind as he seeks to reassure south-east Asia, even as it faces Trump tariffs

Rubio meets Chinese counterpart at gathering, as questions remain about US trade polices and commitment to region

The Guardian - UK

MAGA influencer and controversial ‘Alpha Male’ Nick Adams named to top ambassador post by Trump

‘Alpha male’ MAGA pundit who declares love of rare steaks and once called Taylor Swift a ‘woke jezebel’ may not be the right fit for conservative Kuala Lumpur, diplomat says

The Independent UK

Rubio Says Asia Might Get 'Better' Tariffs Than Others

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that Asian nations might get "better" tariff rates than the rest of the world, as he attended ASEAN talks focused on Washington's trade war.

International Business Times

Rubio Meets Russia's Lavrov At ASEAN Talks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with his Russian counterpart in Malaysia on Thursday, bringing the war in Ukraine to the sidelines of ASEAN talks focused on Washington's tariff drive.

International Business Times

China backs Southeast Asia nuclear ban; Rubio, Lavrov at ASEAN meeting

US President Trump’s tariffs loom over gathering in Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur which will also feature US-Russia talks.

Al Jazeera

Rubio To Meet With Russia's Lavrov, ASEAN Allies In Malaysia

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with his Russian counterpart on Thursday in Malaysia, where ASEAN foreign ministers are holding talks on US tariffs and China's growing influence in the region.

International Business Times

Woman in Malaysia accidentally hauls in 10ft-crocodile in fishing net

Reptile weighing 300kg was restrained by locals before being handed over to authorities

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Al Jazeera

Malaysia’s Anwar warns of weaponised trade as Trump’s tariffs loom

Malaysian leader says trade being used to ‘pressure, isolate and contain’ as top US diplomat Rubio set to visit region.

The Independent UK

Southeast Asian foreign ministers meet as US tariffs loom

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim warned Wednesday that global trade is being weaponized as Southeast Asia’s foreign ministers opened an annual meeting while facing the looming threat of U.S. trade tariffs

International Business Times

Rubio Departs For Whirlwind Asia Trip Overshadowed By Tariffs

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio departed for Malaysia on Tuesday for meetings with ASEAN allies, a trip that has been overshadowed by fears of a trade war.

Al Jazeera

Trump’s new tariffs: Who is hit, what’s next, how is the world responding?

Trump sent tariff letters to 14 countries including South Korea, Japan, Malaysia and Bangladesh.

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Bangkok Post

Malaysia now No.1 source of tourists in Thailand

Malaysia has overtaken China as the largest inbound tourism market for Thailand in the first half of this year, while tourism operators say they have little hope that Asian markets will rise in the low season.

Benzinga

Qualcomm Stock Is Trading Lower Monday: What's Going On?

Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:QCOM) shares are trading lower on Monday amid possible trade tensions. It was reported that the U.S. is planning to restrict shipments of AI chips to Malaysia and Thailand over China concerns.

Benzinga

Super Micro Shares Are Trading Lower Monday: What's Going On?

Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI) shares are trading lower Monday amid possible trade tensions. It was reported that the U.S. is planning to restrict shipments of AI chips to Malaysia and Thailand over China concerns.

Benzinga

US Plans To Restrict AI Chip Exports to Malaysia, Thailand To Curb Diversion to China

In a bid to curb semiconductor smuggling into China, the US government is considering restrictions on the export of AI chips, including those produced by Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA), to Malaysia and Thailand.

Tom’s Hardware

US reportedly plans to curb sales of AI GPUs to Malaysia and Thailand to prevent smuggling to China

The U.S. government is drafting export rules to require licenses for shipping Nvidia’s advanced AI GPUs to Malaysia and Thailand, aiming to block possible re-exports to China.

The Independent UK

Couple travels across country for cable car ride – only to find out it was AI-generated

AI video shows ‘reporter’ on cable car ride against backdrop of picturesque mountains

International Business Times UK

Philippines Chosen for Major Alibaba AI Expansion — But Is It Still a US Territory?

Alibaba Cloud marks 10 years with major AI expansion in Singapore, launching new data centres in Malaysia and the Philippines.

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