Zidane ‘no regrets’ over Materazzi headbutt as France face Italy again
France head coach Zinedine Zidane is seen during a press conference ahead of the Uefa Nations League match against Italy at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis. (AFP…
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GM sales drop in US as Toyota, Hyundai gain
General Motors reported deliveries of 670,974, with gains in some gasoline-powered vehicles failing to fully offset lower EV sales. (EPA Images pic)NEW YORK: General Motors…
Klopp averts crisis with first win as Germany boss
MUNICH: Jurgen Klopp celebrated his first win as Germany manager on Thursday as his side eased to a 2-0 win against Serbia in the third fixture of their UEFA Nations League…
Ireland game interrupted twice by Gaza protests
DUBLIN: The Nations League football match between Ireland and Austria in Dublin on Thursday was twice briefly interrupted by demonstrations in support of Palestine. In the 19th…
Portugal edge Denmark in Ronaldo's absence
COPENHAGEN: Portugal put the controversy surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo's departure to one side as they edged Denmark 4-2 in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday. Joao Felix made…
Klopp averts crisis with first win as Germany boss
Germany coach Jurgen Klopp (centre) celebrates with his players, including defender Philipp Treu, after the Uefa Nations League Group A2 match between Germany and Serbia in…
Mattel shares surge on report of takeover interest
US toymaker Mattel has attracted takeover interest from licensing giant Authentic Brands Group. (EPA Images pic)NEW YORK: Shares of Mattel rocketed higher Thursday following a…
Esscom steps up protection for stateless communities
Your browser does not support the audio element. KOTA KINABALU: The Eastern Sabah Security Command (Esscom) will protect undocumented and stateless communities from exploitation…
Exhibition shines light on caves, biodiversity and heritage
Your browser does not support the audio element. KUALA LUMPUR: The National Unity Ministry, through the Museums Department, is holding the Malaysian Karst Heritage Exhibition at…
US stocks edge higher as bond yields retreat for now
Wall Street stocks veered in and out of negative territory during the day but finished higher, with the broad-based S&P 500 ending up 0.2%. (EPA Images pic)NEW YORK: Wall Street…
MAG buys Airbus' SAE to expand MRO business
Your browser does not support the audio element. KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Aviation Group Bhd (MAG) is buying Sepang Aircraft Engineering Sdn Bhd (SAE) from Airbus SE for an…
Portugal edge Denmark in Ronaldo’s absence
Portugal's Joao Cancelo (centre) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Uefa Nations League match against Denmark in Copenhagen. (EPA Images pic)COPENHAGEN: Portugal…
Putin rejects long-range strikes ceasefire with Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin ruled out a ceasefire on long-range strikes with Ukraine as Moscow stepped up its campaign of aerial attacks on Kyiv. (EPA Images pic)MOSCOW: Russian…
Downing Street says Manchester City not ‘above the rules’
Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester, recently said he did not want the club's Emirati owners to walk away as a result of the case. (Reuters pic) LONDON: Downing…
Hadjar wants to ‘fight for the title’ next season
Isack Hadjar has returned to racing after missing three Grand Prix with a broken wrist and is eighth in the standings on 86 points. (EPA Images pic)SEPANG: Isack Hadjar's…
Female US inmate in critical condition after botched execution
The case attracted scrutiny as Christa Pike would have been the first woman put to death in Tennessee in more than 200 years. (Reuters pic)WASHINGTON: A condemned female murderer…
Messi finalises acquisition of second Spanish lower league club
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football in late August after Argentina lost to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. (AFP pic)PARIS: Argentina icon Lionel…
US tells European allies to ‘immediately’ act to lower diesel prices
Washington is piling pressure on Europe to help curb fuel costs, with US president Donald Trump floating a possible ban on diesel exports. (AFP pic)MILWAUKEE: The United States…
Trump vows to hit Iran ‘very hard’ if linked to flydubai attack
Passengers disembark a flydubai flight at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv after it was diverted to Saudi Arabia following a cockpit altercation. (EPA Images pic)WASHINGTON: US…
UN urges more US action on Marshall Islands nuclear legacy
The UN urge the US to address lasting harms from Marshall Islands nuclear tests as survivors seek compensation and justice.
India's 'cockroach' youth party, student groups to protest, demand poll chief's resignation
Protests over alleged voter roll manipulation spread across India as activists demand the election chief's resignation.
Ask The Expert: Your guide to choosing and wearing fragrance like a pro
Ask The Expert is a monthly column to answer your questions on topics related to style. This time, founder of local fragrance brand Ark Lifestyle, Shawn Wong, shares his…
F1 fans urged to use public transport to Sepang race circuit
Visitors heading to Sepang International Circuit (SIC) for the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix from today to Oct 4 are advised to use public transport, with heavy traffic…
Judge approves extradition of Singaporean wanted by the US for links to global insider trading ring
SINGAPORE: A Singapore judge has approved the extradition of Singaporean Ge Zhi to the United States to stand trial for his role in a global insider trading ring that used burner…
Consumer groups press US congress to probe scams on tech platforms
The groups pointed to Facebook owner Meta Platforms Inc as an example of a company that has benefited financially by allegedly allowing fraudulent activity to proliferate.
Boost from China’s Golden Week
Hotel occupancy in Penang and Sabah is expected to exceed 80% during China's National Day holiday, bucking a softer demand outlook across much of the country.
Nash gets 52 stitches from m-cycle crash
ROCK singer Datuk Nash was given 52 stitches to his head and face after his motorcycle collided with a car in Shah Alam, Kosmo! reported.
OpenAI alerts more than 100 groups about rogue AI agent activity
OpenAI has informed more than 100 organizations about incidents involving unauthorized activity tied to its AI agents, according to a blog post by the ChatGPT maker, as AI…
A royal joyride through the clouds for the orphans
SUBANG: Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah and Tengku Permaisuri Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin treated 149 orphans to a special joyride flight to mark the…
SMCD offers broad range of healthcare services
Private hospitals play a vital role in meeting the needs of healthcare in Selangor, which has become more complex and demanding given the growing population and ageing community…