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‘No way’ US troops can invade Venezuela, says Maduro

CARACAS: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Thursday there was “no way” US troops could invade Venezuela after Washington deployed five warships and 4,000 troops to the Caribbean to pressure the leftist strongman. The United States said the deployment to the southern Caribbean, near Venezuela’s territorial waters, is an anti-drug trafficking operation. Venezuela has responded by… Continue reading

Russell supports Hamilton after self-critical ‘useless’ comment at Ferrari

GEORGE RUSSELL dismissed Lewis Hamilton’s self-critical “absolutely useless” comment as nonsense while expressing confidence in his former Mercedes teammate’s ability to recover from a challenging start with Ferrari. The seven-time world champion made the remark after qualifying 12th in Hungary while his new teammate Charles Leclerc secured pole position. Hamilton has not yet reached the… Continue reading

Russell supports Hamilton after self-critical ‘useless’ comment at Ferrari

‘No way’ US troops can invade Venezuela, says Maduro

Firefighters arrested by US immigration officials

LOS ANGELES: Two firefighters battling a wildfire in the United States have been arrested by border patrol agents, immigration officials said Thursday, as President Donald Trump’s migration crackdown gathers pace. Federal agents held crews from private fire contractors for several hours on Wednesday as they readied to help tackle the 9,000-acre (3,600-hectare) Bear Gulch Fire… Continue reading

Hamilton aims to rediscover fun at Ferrari after tough season start

LEWIS HAMILTON aims to rediscover the enjoyment in his Formula One career following a challenging start with Ferrari. The seven-time world champion appeared disconsolate at the Hungarian Grand Prix before the August break, branding himself “absolutely useless” after poor qualifying while teammate Charles Leclerc took pole position. Hamilton told reporters at the Dutch Grand Prix… Continue reading

Hamilton aims to rediscover fun at Ferrari after tough season start

Manchester United’s early season optimism fades as Amorim faces pressure

MANCHESTER UNITED’S cautious pre-season optimism has completely disappeared before August concluded following another disappointing result. Manager Ruben Amorim now faces intense scrutiny after accumulating just one point from two Premier League matches this campaign. The Portuguese coach has managed only 28 points from 29 top-flight matches since replacing Erik ten Hag. A narrow 1-0 home… Continue reading

Manchester United’s early season optimism fades as Amorim faces pressure

Russian missiles pound Ukraine, damage EU and British offices

KYIV: Russia pounded Ukraine with deadly missiles and drone strikes early on Thursday in a sweeping attack that the U.S. special envoy on Ukraine said undermined President Donald Trump’s peace efforts. At least 23 people were killed in the capital, Tymur Tkachenko, head of Kyiv’s military administration, said on Telegram. As of 11 p.m. (2000… Continue reading

Landmark gig workers law redefines platform jobs

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has hailed the passage of the Gig Workers Bill 2025 in the Dewan Rakyat as a landmark reform that will shape the future of work in Malaysia. MEF president Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman said the Bill comes at a crucial time as the labour market undergoes… Continue reading

Lando Norris dismisses momentum belief ahead of Dutch Grand Prix

MCLAREN FORMULA ONE driver Lando Norris has dismissed the concept of momentum despite winning three of the last four races ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix. The British driver stated he expects the second half of the season to be “tricky” and challenging despite his recent success. Norris returns to Zandvoort, where he won last… Continue reading

PSG face Bayern and Barcelona in Champions League opening stage

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE holders Paris St Germain will play Bayern Munich and Barcelona in this season’s league phase while record 15-times winners Real Madrid will face Manchester City and Liverpool after Thursday’s draw set up some blockbuster encounters. PSG will also meet Premier League sides Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United along with Atalanta and Bayer Leverkusen… Continue reading

Minneapolis children revealed courage, absorbed fear during church shooting

A 10-year-old acted like a human shield to protect a younger schoolmate. An eighth-grader prayed while hiding under a pew. A frightened 11-year-old asked her father to lock the doors and draw the curtains when she arrived home. These were just a handful of stories of courage and fear that have emerged a day after… Continue reading

Manchester United sell Alejandro Garnacho to Chelsea for £40 million

MANCHESTER UNITED have finalised the transfer of Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho to Chelsea for £40 million. A source close to United confirmed the agreement on Thursday, marking one of the club’s most significant player sales in recent years. The £40 million fee represents the fourth highest amount ever received by Manchester United for a player.… Continue reading

US top diplomat Rubio to visit Mexico and Ecuador next week

WASHINGTON: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Mexico and Ecuador next week, the State Department said in a statement, as President Donald Trump’s administration seeks to crack down on illegal immigration to the U.S., combat drug cartels and counter Chinese influence in the region. The trip by Rubio, the first Latino U.S.… Continue reading

End of US low-value package tariff exemption is permanent, Trump officials say

WASHINGTON: The U.S. tariff exemption for package shipments valued under $800 ends permanently on Friday, with a six-month transition period under which postal service shippers can opt to pay a flat duty of $80 to $200 per package depending on the country of origin, Trump administration officials said. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)… Continue reading

Swiatek survives tough US Open test as Sinner and Osaka advance

WORLD number one Iga Swiatek survived a challenging second-round encounter at the US Open on Thursday while top men’s seed Jannik Sinner and four-time major champion Naomi Osaka progressed comfortably. Second seed Swiatek, fresh from winning her sixth Grand Slam title at Wimbledon and the Cincinnati warm-up tournament, fought hard to overcome unseeded Dutch player… Continue reading

Piastri supports McLaren strategy despite Hungary Grand Prix outcome

OSCAR PIASTRI has publicly supported McLaren’s strategic decisions despite their impact on his Hungarian Grand Prix result and championship position. The Australian driver qualified ahead of teammate Lando Norris at the Hungaroring and demonstrated stronger race pace throughout the event. Norris lost positions early to Mercedes driver George Russell and Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso before… Continue reading

Trump, Nvidia talks to allow advanced AI chip sales in China will take time, CEO says

WASHINGTON: Discussions with the White House to allow American AI chip company Nvidia to sell a less advanced version of its next-generation advanced GPU chip to China will take time, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said on Thursday. When asked about White House talks on Blackwell chip sales to China in a Fox Business Network interview… Continue reading

US State Department approves potential sale of air-launched cruise missiles to Ukraine

THE U.S. State Department has approved a potential sale of air-launched cruise missiles and related equipment to Ukraine for an estimated $825 million, the Pentagon said on Thursday. The potential sale of 3,350 Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) missiles includes GPS guidance kits and electronic warfare defenses for the weapons, which have a range of… Continue reading

Gap misses quarterly sales estimates on soft apparel demand, warns of tariff hit

GAP on Thursday reported comparable sales below Wall Street estimates as customers pulled back on discretionary spending, and it said U.S. tariffs would squeeze its margins in the current quarter. Shares of the company were down about 2% in extended trading. Inflationary prices and uncertainty arising from the Trump administration’s trade policy have curbed consumer… Continue reading

Trump economic aide Nels Nordquist to leave White House for UN agency, sources say

WASHINGTON: Nels Nordquist, a top economic aide to U.S. President Donald Trump, is leaving the White House to take a senior role at the International Labor Organization in Geneva, five sources familiar with the plans said. Nordquist had served as deputy director for international economics at the National Economic Council, giving him a key role… Continue reading

EU to scrap tariffs on US goods to pave way for lower car duties

BRUSSELS: The European Commission proposed on Thursday removing duties on imported U.S. industrial goods in return for reduced U.S. tariffs on European cars, a key part of the trade agreement the EU and the United States struck last month. The proposals mark the EU’s first step in enacting the framework agreement between U.S. President Donald… Continue reading

Immigration Dept detains 65 in raid on karaoke centre

PETALING JAYA: A total of 63 foreign nationals and two Malaysians were detained in a raid by the Immigration Department at an entertainment and karaoke centre operating at the One Puchong Trade Centre, which provided foreign women as “companions” for its customers. The raid was conducted on Aug 26 at 9:15pm with a task force… Continue reading

Segamat dilanda gempa bumi ketiga dalam beberapa hari, magnitud 2.5

SEGAMAT: Daerah ini sekali lagi dilanda gempa bumi lemah malam ini, menjadikannya kejadian ketiga dalam tempoh beberapa hari di kawasan berkenaan. Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia (MetMalaysia) memaklumkan gempa bumi bermagnitud 2.5 pada skala Ritcher itu, berlaku pada jam 7.56 malam dengan pusat gempa dikesan pada kedudukan 2.6 darjah utara dan 102.8 darjah timur. Pusat gempa terletak… Continue reading

Mesyuarat menteri tenaga APEC platform Malaysia tangani cabaran tenaga

BUSAN: Mesyuarat Menteri-Menteri Tenaga APEC ke-15 di Korea Selatan menjadi platform kepada Malaysia untuk bersiap-sedia menghadapi cabaran tenaga selain merapatkan hubungan dengan ekonomi anggota untuk memajukan transformasi tenaga negara. Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof berkata penyertaan pakar industri tenaga dan perkongsian hasil laporan tenaga semasa APEC EMM-15 memberi gambaran jelas dan menyeluruh tentang… Continue reading

Malaysia nilai teknologi tenaga dan pengurusan sisa dalam mesyuarat APEC

BUSAN: Malaysia telah menjalankan beberapa mesyuarat dua hala dengan anggota Kerjasama Ekonomi Asia-Pasifik (APEC) sempena Mesyuarat Menteri-Menteri Tenaga (EMM) APEC ke-15 di sini. Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof berkata pertemuan tersebut membuahkan hasil melalui pertukaran maklumat dan penerokaan kerjasama masa depan dalam pelbagai bidang tenaga. “Kita juga bertemu dengan peserta industri dari Amerika… Continue reading

MCMC sokong inisiatif berita audio Heard the News? Read With Me

KUALA LUMPUR: Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (MCMC), menerusi Pusat Sebaran Maklumat Negara (NADI), akan menyokong inisiatif Heard the News? Read With Me, dengan memperluas jangkauannya ke seluruh negara, termasuk ke kawasan luar bandar dan kawasan kurang menerima liputan. Ketua Setiausaha Kementerian Komunikasi Datuk Seri Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa berkata dengan lebih 1,099 pusat NADI… Continue reading

Parlimen Ke-15 tangguh mesyuarat, lulus 19 rang undang-undang dan RMK13

KUALA LUMPUR: Mesyuarat Kedua Penggal Keempat Parlimen Ke-15 yang bermula 21 Julai lepas ditangguhkan hari ini, menyaksikan 19 rang undang-undang serta Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 (RMK13) diluluskan. Yang Dipertua Dewan Rakyat Tan Sri Johari Abdul berkata turut diluluskan usul Laporan Ketua Audit Negara 2/2025 dan usul Laporan Suruhanjaya Hak Asasi Manusia Malaysia (SUHAKAM) 2023, selain tiga… Continue reading

RUU Perolehan Kerajaan 2025 tingkat ketelusan urus tadbir perbelanjaan negara

IPOH: Rang Undang-Undang Perolehan Kerajaan 2025 yang diluluskan di Dewan Rakyat hari ini merupakan usaha kerajaan memastikan perbelanjaan negara diurus dengan lebih baik. Setiausaha Politik kepada Menteri Kewangan Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim menyatakan RUU ini akan menghadkan hutang negara kepada 60% daripada Keluaran Dalam Negara Kasar. “Ini pun satu lagi langkah reformasi untuk kita pastikan… Continue reading

Amorim demands change after Man United’s humiliating Grimsby defeat

MANCHESTER UNITED manager Ruben Amorim declared that “something has to change” following his team’s humiliating League Cup elimination by fourth-tier Grimsby Town. United suffered their worst result since Alex Ferguson’s retirement after losing a penalty shoot-out 12-11 following a 2-2 draw in regular time. Amorim appeared completely disconsolate despite significant board backing that included £200… Continue reading

RUU Perolehan Kerajaan 2025 permulaan reformasi pentadbiran kewangan

KUALA LUMPUR: Rang Undang-Undang Perolehan Kerajaan 2025 yang diluluskan Dewan Rakyat hari ini merupakan permulaan kepada langkah reformasi pentadbiran kewangan dan tatakelola yang baik. Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menegaskan kejayaan RUU itu diluluskan bukanlah penamat kepada perjuangan reformasi Kerajaan MADANI. “Alhamdulillah. Dengan sokongan 125 undian, RUU Perolehan Kerajaan 2025 telah diluluskan di Dewan… Continue reading

RUU Pekerja Gig lindungi 1.2 juta pekerja dengan perlindungan sosial

KUALA LUMPUR: Rang Undang-Undang Pekerja Gig 2025 yang diluluskan di Dewan Rakyat hari ini menandakan komitmen Kerajaan MADANI dalam memastikan lebih 1.2 juta rakyat Malaysia yang terlibat dalam ekonomi gig mendapat perlindungan sewajarnya. Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi berkata RUU itu adalah manifestasi jelas bahawa kerajaan tidak membiarkan pekerja gig terus… Continue reading

Polis Sarawak tahan lelaki, rampas dadah bernilai RM1.4 juta

KUCHING: Polis Sarawak menahan seorang lelaki tempatan berusia 22 tahun dan merampas pelbagai jenis dadah bernilai 1.4 juta ringgit dalam serbuan di sebuah rumah teres di Tabuan Desa di sini pada 22 Ogos. Timbalan Pesuruhjaya Polis Sarawak DCP Saifullizan Ishak berkata operasi kira-kira 11.30 malam itu hasil risikan pihak polis bagi menumpaskan sindiket pengedaran dadah… Continue reading

Malaysia negara ke-16 dunia miliki perundangan sektor ekonomi gig

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia menjadi antara negara terawal di dunia yang mempunyai perundangan khas bagi sektor ekonomi gig selepas Rang Undang-undang (RUU) Pekerja Gig 2025 diluluskan Dewan Rakyat hari ini. Menteri Sumber Manusia Steven Sim menyatakan “Kita negara ke-16 di dunia yang ada perundangan seumpama ini, maknanya kita terkehadapan dalam memperkasakan sektor ini.” Beliau menekankan bahawa… Continue reading

Champions League final kick-off time moved to 6pm in Budapest

UEFA has announced that this season’s Champions League final in Budapest will kick off at 6:00 pm local time instead of 9:00 pm to enhance the matchday experience. The 2026 final will take place at the Puskas Arena on Saturday, 30 May. Ronan Evain, executive director for Football Supporters Europe, stated that “An earlier kick-off… Continue reading

Peremajaan jenama TH ikut garis panduan ketat dipantau jawatankuasa syariah

KUALA LUMPUR: Langkah peremajaan jenama Lembaga Tabung Haji dilaksanakan mengikut garis panduan yang ketat dan dipantau Lembaga Pengarah serta Jawatankuasa Penasihat Syariah TH. Pengarah Urusan Kumpulan yang juga Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif TH Mustakim Mohamad berkata semua dasar dan hal ehwal ibadat haji dikawal sepenuhnya pengurusan TH, Ahli Lembaga Pengarah, Jawatankuasa Penasihat Syariah dan Ahli Jawatankuasa… Continue reading

13 pelajar kolej vokasional dihukum penjara, seorang seumur hidup

TAWAU: Seorang bekas pelajar Kolej Vokasional Lahad Datu dijatuhi hukuman penjara seumur hidup dan 12 sebatan rotan oleh Mahkamah Tinggi di sini selepas didapati bersalah membunuh Mohamad Nazmie Aizzat Mohd Narul Azwan yang berusia 17 tahun pada tahun lepas. Hakim Datuk Duncan Sikodol turut memerintahkan 12 pelajar bawah umur ditahan di penjara atas perkenan Tuan… Continue reading

Generasi muda perlu seimbangkan kecemerlangan ilmu dengan keperibadian baik – Raja Perlis

KANGAR: Generasi muda perlu menyeimbangkan kecemerlangan ilmu dengan keperibadian baik supaya mampu menjadi insan yang berguna kepada agama, bangsa dan negara. Raja Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail bertitah untuk itu pembinaan akhlak baik merupakan aspek penting bagi memupuk jati diri dalam kalangan pelajar bagi melengkapkan modal insan berkualiti dalam diri mereka. “Saya berharap pembinaan akhlak… Continue reading

Sweden and Netherlands urge EU sanctions on Israel and Hamas leaders

STOCKHOLM: Sweden and the Netherlands have urged the European Union to adopt sanctions against both Israel and Hamas over the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The two nations specifically called for targeted sanctions on Israeli government ministers and Jewish settlers in occupied Palestinian territories. They also demanded new sanctions against the political leadership of Hamas, which… Continue reading

KLIA2 power disruption resolved in 28 minutes after flashover incident

PUTRAJAYA: A temporary power disruption occurred at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 today following a flashover incident involving cable termination. Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad confirmed that airport operations remained unaffected throughout the incident. “Our essential power systems including backup generators activated immediately, ensuring the uninterrupted functionality of critical systems such as baggage handling, check-in… Continue reading

UK Liberal Democrats leader to boycott Trump state dinner over Gaza

LONDON: Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey will boycott a state banquet hosted by King Charles during Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to Britain. Davey stated his decision aims to send a strong message regarding Trump’s position on the Gaza conflict. The US president is scheduled to visit the UK from September 17 to 19 for his… Continue reading

JDT defeat Immigration FC 3-0 to top Super League standings

JOHOR DARUL TA’ZIM fulfilled their prediction of collecting all three points after soundly defeating Immigration FC 3-0 in a Super League match at the Batu Kawan Stadium. Playing away from home, the first half saw JDT having to work hard even though they were seen to be more in control on the pitch. JDT almost… Continue reading

Malaysia sasar penyertaan tenaga kerja wanita 60% menjelang 2030

PETALING JAYA: Memperkasakan wanita tidak melemahkan institusi keluarga malah sebaliknya memperkukuh institusi itu, kata isteri Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail pada Gender Outlook Forum 2025 hari ini. “Keluarga yang mempunyai ibu berpendidikan, berdikari dari segi ekonomi dan lantang bersuara lebih berdaya tahan, stabil dan makmur,“ katanya dalam ucaptama pada forum itu.… Continue reading

BN mahu RUU Pembaharuan Semula Bandar ditangguhkan sementara

SEREMBAN: Ahli Parlimen Barisan Nasional memohon penangguhan sementara bacaan kedua Rang Undang-Undang Pembaharuan Semula Bandar atau Urban Renewal Act. Timbalan Pengerusi BN Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan menyatakan terdapat beberapa perkara yang perlu diperhalusi melalui sesi libat urus secara menyeluruh. “Saya berpandangan RUU PSB ini yang telah pun dibaca untuk kali pertama di Dewan Rakyat dicadangkan… Continue reading

Malaysian Armed Forces unite for historic bagpipe band at 2025 parade

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Armed Forces will make history at the 2025 National Day parade with their first-ever combined bagpipe performance featuring all three service branches. This unique three-minute presentation will occur before the royal box and include three traditional Malaysian songs. Lieutenant Colonel Badelisham Md Juda leads the 130-member ensemble comprising 80 bagpipers, 40 drummers,… Continue reading

Empat inisiatif RM40 juta perkasa masyarakat India dilaksanakan cepat

KUALA LUMPUR: Empat inisiatif baharu bernilai 40 juta ringgit bagi memperkasakan komuniti India akan dilaksanakan secara cepat, telus dan efisien. Timbalan Menteri Pembangunan Usahawan dan Koperasi Datuk Seri R. Ramanan berkata inisiatif berkenaan akan dijalankan dengan pemantauan jelas. “Komitmen Kerajaan MADANI adalah jelas, iaitu memastikan komuniti India tidak terpinggir dalam arus pembangunan negara,” katanya dalam… Continue reading

Bekas banduan serik jadi orang suruhan along lepas dibebaskan

KLUANG: Seorang bekas banduan bertekad meninggalkan kegiatan jenayah selepas insaf menjadi “orang suruhan” sindiket along sejurus dibebaskan menerusi Program Pelepasan Banduan Secara Lesen (PBSL) Ihsan MADANI. Dikenali sebagai Chiew, 42, dia sepatutnya menjalani hukuman di Penjara Kluang selama dua tahun setelah terlibat dalam 22 kes khianat dengan api di beberapa buah daerah termasuk Johor Bahru,… Continue reading

Malaysia uses APEC energy meeting to prepare for future challenges

BUSAN: The 15th APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting has provided Malaysia with a crucial platform to prepare for upcoming energy challenges while strengthening regional partnerships. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof stated that this gathering enables Malaysia to advance its energy transformation through closer collaboration with member economies. He emphasised that participation from energy experts… Continue reading