Month: June 2025

Salvadoran journalist detained by US immigration agents: CPJ

NEW YORK: A Salvadoran journalist who was arrested by local police while covering anti-Donald Trump protests in Atlanta has been held by immigration officers, a media advocacy group has said. Mario Guevara, who has a significant following for his online videos of immigration raids, was detained for obstructing officers and “improperly entering a roadway” by… Continue reading Salvadoran journalist detained by US immigration agents: CPJ

Man City ease into Club World Cup campaign with win against Wydad

PHIL FODEN scored inside two minutes to set Manchester City on the way to a comfortable 2-0 win against Wydad Casablanca in their opening match at the Club World Cup on Wednesday. Jeremy Doku was also on target before half-time at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, where the majority of the 37,446 crowd were supporting… Continue reading Man City ease into Club World Cup campaign with win against Wydad

Microsoft prepared to abandon high-stakes talks with OpenAI, FT reports

MICROSOFT is prepared to abandon its high-stakes negotiations with OpenAI over the future of its alliance, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. The tech giant has considered pausing discussions with the ChatGPT maker if the two sides remain unable to agree on critical issues such as the size of Microsoft’s future stake in OpenAI, the… Continue reading Microsoft prepared to abandon high-stakes talks with OpenAI, FT reports
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Microsoft prepared to abandon high-stakes talks with OpenAI, FT reports

Microsoft prepared to abandon high-stakes talks with OpenAI, FT reports MICROSOFT is prepared to abandon its high-stakes negotiations with OpenAI over the future of its alliance, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. The tech giant has considered pausing discussions with the ChatGPT maker if the two sides remain unable to agree on critical issues such… Continue reading Microsoft prepared to abandon high-stakes talks with OpenAI, FT reports

Trump hosts Pakistani army chief, disagrees with India over India-Pakistan war mediation

WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI: U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Pakistan’s army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir at the White House on Wednesday, in an unprecedented meeting that risked worsening a disagreement with India over the president’s claim that he stopped the recent war between the nuclear-armed South Asian foes. The lunch meeting was the first time a… Continue reading Trump hosts Pakistani army chief, disagrees with India over India-Pakistan war mediation

Chelsea’s Mudryk charged over anti-doping violation

CHELSEA WINGER Mykhailo Mudryk has been charged by England’s Football Association with violating anti-doping rules after failing a drugs test. Mudryk has not played for Chelsea since November 28 following his provisional suspension by the FA for an “adverse finding in a routine urine test” in December. The Ukraine international at the time said he… Continue reading Chelsea’s Mudryk charged over anti-doping violation

Majority of east African athletes experience violence: report

THE MAJORITY of athletes in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda have experienced sexual or gender-based violence, a university-led report said on Wednesday. Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) has increasingly dominated the news in east Africa, with Kenya witnessing a number of deaths and killings of prominent female athletes in recent years. The major report, by Nairobi-based… Continue reading Majority of east African athletes experience violence: report

Meta in talks to hire former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman to join AI efforts, The Information reports

META Platforms is in talks to hire former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman to join the Facebook parent’s AI efforts, The Information reported on Wednesday, citing a person familiar with the matter. The social media giant is also in discussion with Daniel Gross, Friedman’s partner in the investment fund NFDG, about joining the company to work… Continue reading Meta in talks to hire former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman to join AI efforts, The Information reports
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Meta in talks to hire former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman to join AI efforts, The Information reports

META Platforms is in talks to hire former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman to join the Facebook parent’s AI efforts, The Information reported on Wednesday, citing a person familiar with the matter. The social media giant is also in discussion with Daniel Gross, Friedman’s partner in the investment fund NFDG, about joining the company to work… Continue reading Meta in talks to hire former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman to join AI efforts, The Information reports

FIH Nations Cup: Heartbreak for speedy Tigers as Japan goal ends Semi-Final dream

THE NATIONAL men’s hockey squad ended their FIH 2025 Nations Cup Group B campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Japan, but it wasn’t enough to book a place in the semi-finals. Despite the win at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil tonight, the Speedy Tigers needed a two-goal winning margin to leapfrog Pakistan… Continue reading FIH Nations Cup: Heartbreak for speedy Tigers as Japan goal ends Semi-Final dream

Sergio Ramos gives Inter a scare in Club World Cup stalemate

THE 39-YEAR-OLD Spanish great Sergio Ramos scored as Monterrey held Inter Milan 1-1 in a hard-fought FIFA Club World Cup Group E opener in Pasadena on Tuesday. Argentine striker Lautaro Martinez scored a well-worked equaliser to cancel out Ramos’s opener for the Mexican side in front of 40,311 fans at the Rose Bowl. Inter, playing… Continue reading Sergio Ramos gives Inter a scare in Club World Cup stalemate

Afghan women cyclists to race at French championships

THE AFGHAN women’s cycling championship race will take place during the French championships, using the same route, the sport’s governing body the UCI announced on Wednesday. Defending champion Fariba Hashimi, who won the 2022 edition held in Switzerland, will line up alongside four compatriots in western France for the 115.5km race on June 28. Three… Continue reading Afghan women cyclists to race at French championships

Malaysia committed to strengthening ties with Timor-Leste, backs ASEAN membership bid

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is committed to enhancing bilateral cooperation with Timor-Leste in various strategic areas and supporting the country’s aspiration to become a full ASEAN member. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this was discussed during a meeting with Timor-Leste President Dr Jose Ramos-Horta at his residence in Putrajaya today. “Received President Timor-Leste, Dr… Continue reading Malaysia committed to strengthening ties with Timor-Leste, backs ASEAN membership bid

Korda ‘hungry’ for Women’s PGA after US Open heartbreak

WORLD NUMBER one Nelly Korda says her agonising near-miss at the US Women’s Open earlier this month has left her hungrier for success as the Women’s PGA Championship tees off on Thursday. The 26-year-old American had to settle for second place behind Maja Stark at Erin Hills three weeks ago after dropped shots in the… Continue reading Korda ‘hungry’ for Women’s PGA after US Open heartbreak

Body found floating in river near Kampung Tualang Tinggi

KOTA BHARU: The body of a man was found floating in a river near Kampung Tualang Tinggi in Pasir Puteh today. Pasir Puteh police chief Supt Zaizul Rizal Zakaria said police received a report about the discovery at around 3.30 pm. “A team from the Selising Police Station and Pasir Puteh District Police Headquarters was… Continue reading Body found floating in river near Kampung Tualang Tinggi

Individual in Sabah mineral licence case not protected under whistleblower act – MACC

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has confirmed that the individual set to be charged alongside two Sabah assemblymen in connection with a corruption case involving mineral mining licences is not protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010. Its Legal and Prosecution senior director, Datuk Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin, said Section 11(1) of the… Continue reading Individual in Sabah mineral licence case not protected under whistleblower act – MACC

Edutourism sector gains momentum, draws interest from ASEAN institutions

LANGKAWI: Malaysia’s edutourism sector is gaining momentum, with growing interest from regional higher education institutions in experiential learning programmes that combine education with tourism. Langkawi Tourism Academy @ Kolej Komuniti Langkawi (LTA) director Rohana Sahak cited a recent example, noting that the academy recently hosted 15 students from Thailand’s Songkhla Rajabhat University under the ‘Let’s… Continue reading Edutourism sector gains momentum, draws interest from ASEAN institutions

Sarawak Metro honoured with UITP Special Recognition Award

KUCHING: Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd has received the Special Recognition Award from the Union Internationale des Transports Publics (UITP) at a ceremony held recently in Hamburg, Germany. In a statement today, Sarawak Metro said the award was in acknowledgement of its efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions through the implementation of the Kuching Urban Transportation… Continue reading Sarawak Metro honoured with UITP Special Recognition Award

Baekhyun to bring Reverie tour to KL this August

BYUN Baek-hyun, better known as Baekhyun, the main vocalist of popular K-pop group Exo is bringing his first-ever solo world tour to Malaysia. Organised by iMe Malaysia, the 2025 Baekhyun World Tour in Kuala Lumpur will take place on Saturday, Aug 23 at Idea Live KL. The tour, themed Reverie, reflects Baekhyun’s wish to give… Continue reading Baekhyun to bring Reverie tour to KL this August