Malaysian Ringgit Surges, India's LNG Buys Pause, NHS Waits: Global News Roundup

In the world of finance, the Malaysian ringgit strengthened to its highest level since 2018, bolstered by optimism over the country's ties to the artificial intelligence supply chain and the nation's growth outlook (Source 1). Meanwhile, India's liquefied natural gas importers are holding off on some deals as they anticipate a surge in supply, hoping to secure cheaper prices (Source 2).

Elsewhere, the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK is facing criticism over long wait times for community care. A quarter of the 300,000 children waiting for such care have spent over a year on the list (Source 3).

In the business sphere, a Fidelity International fund manager has expressed his preference for smaller AI-related companies in Japan, which have seen record highs at the start of the year (Source 4). Two Conservative pairings, Sir Andy Street and Baroness Ruth Davidson, aim to attract voters who have previously shunned the party (Source 5).

A suspect Russian shadow tanker, the Grinch, was seized by French officials in the Mediterranean Sea (Source 6). In sports news, Australian Maddison Inglis is eagerly anticipating a "life-changing" match against Iga Swiatek at her home Grand Slam (Source 7).

A lost portrait of Robert Burns, painted by Sir Henry Raeburn, was recently discovered after 200 years (Source 8). Storm damage forced the closure of the Dawlish railway line "until further notice" (Source 9). Gold surged past $5,000 for the first time ever, adding to its historic rally (Source 10).

An extraordinary battle over state secrets unfolded in the wake of a murder involving MI5 (Source 11). Manchester United earned an impressive win against Premier League leaders Arsenal, with pundit Danny Murphy explaining the key factors behind their success (Source 12). Liverpool's Andy Robertson looks set to remain at Anfield despite interest from Tottenham (Source 13).

BBC Verify analyzed footage of the shooting in Minneapolis from multiple angles, piecing together a detailed picture of the events (Source 14). Venezuela freed dozens of political prisoners, according to a human rights group (Source 15). The intensive care nurse, Alex Pretti, who was shot dead in Minneapolis, was described as an avid outdoorsman who loved mountain biking (Source 16).

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk expressed his desire for Andy Robertson to stay at the club, emphasizing his importance to the squad (Source 17). Kazakh oil flows are expected to normalize as a black sea mooring was restored (Source 18). Former Premier League boss Tony Pulis explained the thinking behind Michael Carrick's backroom staff appointments at Manchester United (Source 19).

Alex Honnold made history by becoming the first person to climb the Taiwanese skyscraper alone without safety equipment (Source 20).

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