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Verstappen ends F1 season with processional Abu Dhabi GP win

Max Verstappen in action during the Formula One Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi today. (AP pic) ABU DHABI: Max Verstappen cruised to victory for Red Bull in Formula One’s season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday as champions Mercedes endured an uncharacteristic off day. The Dutchman, starting from pole, led every lap of what turned […]

Akmal under pressure as state youth chiefs back party leadership

PKR Youth leader Akmal Nasir has come under pressure over a leaked chat message. PETALING JAYA: PKR state youth chiefs have defended the party leadership, with youth leader Akmal Nasir facing pressure to resign after a leaked internal Whatsapp conversation, in which he appeared to have criticised party president Anwar Ibrahim. A statement signed by […]

Perak DAP chief under fire over Umno support

Perak assemblyman Leong Cheok Keng has reportedly challenged state DAP chief Nga Kor Ming to prove he has the support of the party. PETALING JAYA: Perak DAP chief Nga Kor Ming is reported to be facing challenges to his leadership from assembly members unhappy over his apparent willingness to link up with Umno last week. […]

UK’s AstraZeneca to buy US biotech firm Alexion for US$39 bil

LONDON: British pharmaceuticals group AstraZeneca, which is finalising a vaccine against Covid-19, said Saturday it was buying US biotech firm Alexion for US$39 billion to boost its work on immunology. “Alexion has established itself as a leader in complement biology, bringing life-changing benefits to patients with rare diseases,” AstraZeneca chief executive Pascal Soriot said in […]