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A file photograph shows Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil speaking at Menara KWSP in Shah Alam on November 19, 2024. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

All paid their own way on PM Anwar’s foreign trips, Fahmi clarifies

Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has vowed to ensure the safety of tourists in Malaysia. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 2 h ago

Sorry for any unpleasant stay in Malaysia, Tourism Minister Tiong tells tourists from China

'Abang Adik' lead actor Wu Kang-Ren during a press conference. Dec 11, 2023. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri
Showbiz  / 18 h ago

Malaysian film ‘Abang Adik’, Taiwanese actor win top awards at Asian World Film Festival in LA to defeat 15 other regional entries

This handout photograph taken and released by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Service on November 21, 2024 shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (R), Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrsky (2nd, R) during their meeting with the Chief of the Defence Staff of the United Kingdom Admiral Tony Radakin (top L) in Kyiv, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. — AFP pic
World  / 15 h ago

Russia’s missile ‘warning’ to Ukraine and the West: What we know so far

Sultan Ibrahim (in red) celebrating his 66th birthday at Istana Bukit Serene in Johor Baru. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

King celebrates 66th birthday with Queen, family at Johor’s Istana Bukit Serene

Aaron Chia (right) and Soh Wooi Yik did not manage to clear the quarter-final match of China Masters after a loss to China's pair. — Bernama pic
Sports  / 16 h ago

China Masters: Men’s badminton pair Aaron-Wooi Yik fail to reach semis after defeat by home shuttlers

Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department director Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri visits the PDRM booth during the Madani Government's two-year anniversary event at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre November 22, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

Traffic summons payments surpass RM1m on day one of Madani govt event, say police

MACC pointed out that the discharge and acquittal were granted under Section 254(3) of the Criminal Procedure Code, which allows the public prosecutor to discontinue proceedings at any stage. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 16 h ago

MACC says probe into assets of late Daim and family, money laundering charges to continue despite previous acquittal

The International Criminal Court on November 21, 2024 issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant, as well as Hamas' military chief Mohammed Deif. — AFP pic
World  / 18 h ago

China tells ICC to be ‘objective’ after arrest warrant issued against Israeli PM Netanyahu and former defence minister

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Senator Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar, delivers a speech at the Hajj Pilgrimage Organiser Licence Handover Ceremony in Putrajaya. Nov 21, 2024. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 17 h ago

Religious affairs minister urges caution when delivering speeches related to Prophet Muhammad after probe against lecturer

U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz speaks during a rally for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, in Coachella, California, U.S., October 12, 2024. — Reuters pic
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

US Republican Matt Gaetz takes a swipe at Biden admin for funding harm-reduction app for Malaysian gays, bisexuals

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani speaks during an inauguration ceremony after the Adani Group completed the purchase of Haifa Port earlier in January 2023, in Haifa port, Israel January 31, 2023. — Reuters pic
Money  / 17 h ago

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani is accused of bribery: This is how the scheme took off and unravelled, according to US prosecutors

Premier League champions Manchester City did not want the sponsorship rules to be amended and preventing clubs from inflating the value of sponsorship deals with companies linked to their owners. — Reuters pic
Sports  / 17 h ago

In blow to Manchester City, Premier League clubs approve changes to sponsorship rules

Rosé and Bruno Mars performed their viral megahit ‘APT.’ live for the first time at the MAMA Awards in Japan yesterday. — Screengrab from YouTube
Showbiz  / 2 h ago

‘APT.’ fever takes over Osaka as Rosé and Bruno Mars drop ‘live’ debut at 2024 MAMA Awards (VIDEO)

In this file photo taken on on July 19, 2017 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (centre) and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban were pictured in the Budapest synagogue. — AFP pic
World  / 18 h ago

With Netanyahu wanted over Gaza war crimes, Hungary’s Orban offers Israeli PM shelter to defy ICC

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Republican senators are in the process of picking their next leader, who will wield significant power come January after the party wrested back control of the upper chamber from Democrats—albeit with a narrow majority. — Reuters file pic
World / 11 Nov 2024

Trump demands Senate bypass votes to confirm appointees

People farm in the Punakha valley, Bhutan, December 13, 2017. — Reuters pic
World / 11 Nov 2024

Buddhist Bhutan to build ‘mindfulness city’ to woo investment, create jobs

US President-elect Donald Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin spoke in recent days, said the source. — Sputnik pic via Reuters
World / 11 Nov 2024

Will US keep funding Ukraine in war? Trump speaks with Putin amid worry Washington may abandon Kyiv

Elon Musk’s dream of transporting humans to Mars will become a bigger national priority under the administration of US President-elect Donald Trump, sources said, signalling big changes for Nasa’s moon programme and a boost for Musk’s SpaceX. — Reuters pic
World / 10 Nov 2024

Could Trump’s victory give Musk’s Mars mission a major boost?

The US$70,000 Tiffany engagement ring at the centre of a court battle before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court in Boston, Massachusetts is seen here in this undated photograph. — Reuters pic
World / 10 Nov 2024

Massachusetts court says ‘no’ to keepsake: Woman must return US$70,000 engagement ring after breakup

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law a treaty on the country’s strategic partnership with North Korea which includes a mutual defence provision, according to a decree published on Saturday. — Reuters pic
World / 10 Nov 2024

Putin signs into law mutual defence treaty with North Korea

Israel rejected on Saturday a group of global food security experts’ warning of famine in parts of northern Gaza where it is waging war against Palestinian militant group Hamas. — Reuters pic
World / 10 Nov 2024

Israel dismisses ‘biased’ famine warning for Gaza, claims there is no imminent crisis

Tens of thousands of people marched yesterday in Valencia to voice their anger at the authorities’ handling of deadly floods. — AFP pic
World / 10 Nov 2024

Tens of thousands march in Spain protesting authorities' response to deadly Valencia floods

Israel has been at war with Hezbollah since late September, when it broadened its focus from fighting Hamas in the Gaza Strip to securing its northern border, even as the Gaza war continues. — AFP pic
World / 10 Nov 2024

Israel army condemn soldiers for burning Lebanese flag, say fight is with Hezbollah

Israeli protesters expressed concern for hostages in Gaza Saturday, after Qatar said it was pulling back as a key mediator for a ceasefire that would help bring the captives home. — AFP pic
World / 10 Nov 2024

Israelis fear for hostages as Qatar says Gaza mediation on hold

People watch a television screen during a US Election party hosted by Democrats Abroad Kenya, in Nairobi on November 6, 2024, after US Republican candidate Donald Trump claimed victory. — AFP pic
World / 10 Nov 2024

Africa has other friends if Trump won’t work with us, says Kenya’s African Union candidate

Joe Biden will meet with President-elect Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday after the US leader pledged an orderly transfer of power back to the Republican he beat in elections just four years ago. — AFP pic
World / 10 Nov 2024

Biden and Trump face-to-face at White House for historic handover

Qatar has suspended its role as a key mediator for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal until Hamas and Israel show seriousness in talks, the foreign ministry said yesterday. — AFP pic
World / 10 Nov 2024

After 400 days of war, Qatar says to halt Gaza mediation until Israel, Hamas show ‘seriousness’

Mud is seen in a cemetery in the aftermath of the flooding caused by heavy rains in Alfafar, Spain November 8, 2024. — AFP pic
World / 10 Nov 2024

Spain’s Oct flood was its worst in recent history: Here’s what went wrong

California Governor Gavin Newsom on November 7, 2024 called an emergency session of his state's legislature in response to Donald Trump's election, urging lawmakers to prepare to fight
World / 09 Nov 2024

California spearheads new ‘Trump resistance’

Asylum seekers cross into Canada from the US border near a checkpoint on Roxham Road near Hemmingford, Quebec, Canada April 24, 2022. — Reuters pic
World / 09 Nov 2024

Canada on ‘high alert’ bracing for migrants fleeing US