The Malaysia-US reciprocal trade agreement has been declared "null and void", following a landmark US Supreme Court ruling. We unpack the implications for Malaysia's export strategy, sovereignty concerns and what the future of trade relations might look like. (Starts at 22:46)

• KJ "Masuk Balik" UMNO: Khairy Jamaluddin has submitted an appeal letter to UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi seeking to rejoin the party through its Rumah Bangsa initiative. Zahid said the letter will be reviewed by the unity committee, while speculation also grows around Hishammuddin Hussein’s possible return. We get into it with Adib Zalkapli, managing director of the political consultancy Viewfinder Global Affairs. (Starts at 17:02)

• Japanese footballer dropped for pro-Iran stance: Former Japanese footballer Keisuke Honda haslost a US advertising deal after publicly supporting Iran’s participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Honda criticised the company’s decision, calling it “rotten thinking,” while US President Donald Trump remarked that Iran’s team was welcome but questioned whether it was safe for them to attend. (Starts at 12:07)

• High air fares amid Middle East conflict: Airlines across Asia are raising ticket prices as the Middle East conflict drives fuel costs sharply higher and forces long-haul flights to reroute. Aviation reporter Kisho Kumari Susidaram sheds some light on how airlines are dealing with this issue. (Starts at 6:33)

• The 98th Academy Awards: Hollywood’s biggest night delivered plenty of drama as One Battle After Another swept six Oscars, including Best Picture. Sinners shone too, with Michael B. Jordan winning Best Actor and the film taking home major craft awards, while Norway’s Sentimental Value claimed Best International Feature over politically charged contenders. We get into the highlights from the night. (Starts at 0:23)

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