From currency caution to seismic events and global tech debates, AGN brings today’s top stories.

H2: Malaysia

• Ringgit opened slightly higher at 4.2300/2400 vs USD as traders await FOMC.
  
• IMF revises Malaysia’s 2025 GDP forecast to 4.5%.
  
• Mixed US job data and consumer confidence impact forex expectations.
  

H2: International

• 8.7 magnitude earthquake rocks Kamchatka, Russia.
  
• Tsunami waves up to 4m hit the coast; evacuation orders issued in Japan and Hawaii.
  
• Ecuador joins tsunami alert list; Pacific Ring of Fire remains volatile.
  

H2: Asia

• Australia to ban under-16s from YouTube under new social media regulations.
  
• Communications Minister calls algorithms “predatory.”
  
• YouTube calls decision a “jarring U-turn.”
  

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