
Indonesia Charges Four Protesters After Surabaya Anti-Government Rally
Indonesian police have charged four people following an anti-government demonstration in Surabaya against fuel price increases and a troubled free school meals scheme.
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Indonesian police have charged four people following an anti-government demonstration in Surabaya against fuel price increases and a troubled free school meals scheme.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's recent diplomatic missions to Russia and Turkmenistan have resulted in major energy agreements, including long-term crude oil and gas supply commitments from Russia and expanded operations for PETRONAS in Turkmenistan's hydrocarbon sector.

Malaysia's diesel subsidy reduction to RM2.10 per litre from July should ease transportation and logistics costs, with economists anticipating lower consumer prices for goods dependent on road transport.

California consumers have filed a federal lawsuit against major petrol retailers including Walmart, Marathon Petroleum, BP and 7-Eleven, alleging they used artificial intelligence to illegally manipulate pump prices across the state.

A class action lawsuit filed in California federal court accuses BP, Marathon Petroleum, 7-Eleven, Circle K, Walmart and Albertsons of using artificial intelligence to artificially inflate petrol prices, with allegations they violated state antitrust laws.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is travelling to Russia to meet President Vladimir Putin, prioritising negotiations on energy security and ensuring stable oil supplies to Malaysia amid regional disruptions.