Gempa bumi 5.3 di Sulawesi Tengah rosakkan 38 rumah

JAKARTA: Satu gempa bumi berukuran 5.3 pada skala Richter melanda Daerah Poso di Sulawesi Tengah, Indonesia, mengakibatkan kerosakan kepada puluhan rumah. Kejadian itu berlaku pada pukul 9.52 malam waktu tempatan dan dirasai sehingga ke beberapa kawasan berdekatan. Menurut Agensi Pengurusan Bencana Negara (BNPB), sebanyak 38 rumah mengalami kerosakan kecil akibat gegaran tersebut. “Penilaian dan pengumpulan… Continue reading Gempa bumi 5.3 di Sulawesi Tengah rosakkan 38 rumah

Nafuzi akui kelemahan pertahanan, puji semangat pemain B-23

JAKARTA: Ketua Jurulatih skuad B-23 Malaysia, Nafuzi Zain, mengakui kelemahan dalam pertahanan menjadi faktor utama kekalahan 0-2 kepada Filipina dalam perlawanan pembukaan Kumpulan A Kejuaraan AFF B-23 2025 di Stadium Gelora Bung Karno. Walaupun kecewa dengan keputusan, Nafuzi tetap memuji semangat tinggi yang ditunjukkan pemain muda yang kebanyakannya masih kurang pengalaman di peringkat antarabangsa. “Secara… Continue reading Nafuzi akui kelemahan pertahanan, puji semangat pemain B-23

Nafuzi akui kelemahan pertahanan, puji semangat pemain B-23

JAKARTA: Ketua Jurulatih skuad B-23 Malaysia, Nafuzi Zain, mengakui kelemahan dalam pertahanan menjadi faktor utama kekalahan 0-2 kepada Filipina dalam perlawanan pembukaan Kumpulan A Kejuaraan AFF B-23 2025 di Stadium Gelora Bung Karno. Walaupun kecewa dengan keputusan, Nafuzi tetap memuji semangat tinggi yang ditunjukkan pemain muda yang kebanyakannya masih kurang pengalaman di peringkat antarabangsa. “Secara… Continue reading Nafuzi akui kelemahan pertahanan, puji semangat pemain B-23
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Lelaki hilang, kereta terjunam di Sungai Tui di Muar

MUAR: Kehilangan seorang lelaki selepas kenderaannya ditemui terjunam ke dalam Sungai Tui di Jalan Bukit Kepong petang tadi pada awalnya disangkakan gurauan oleh keluarganya. Tengku Nizaruddin Tengku Zainudin, 38, yang juga pempengaruh permotoran, dilaporkan hilang selepas kereta jenis Perodua Axia yang dipandunya ditemui di dasar sungai, namun mangsa tidak berada di dalam kenderaan. Adiknya, Tengku… Continue reading Lelaki hilang, kereta terjunam di Sungai Tui di Muar

Tony Clark slams MLB salary cap as ‘collusion’ amid All-Star break

MLB Players Association executive director Tony Clark has strongly rejected the idea of implementing a salary cap in Major League Baseball, labelling it as “institutional collusion” during All-Star Game discussions. Clark and MLB commissioner Rob Manfred addressed key issues with the Baseball Writers’ Association of America ahead of Tuesday’s All-Star Game, where Manfred reportedly advocated… Continue reading Tony Clark slams MLB salary cap as ‘collusion’ amid All-Star break

Tony Clark slams MLB salary cap as ‘collusion’ amid All-Star break

MLB Players Association executive director Tony Clark has strongly rejected the idea of implementing a salary cap in Major League Baseball, labelling it as “institutional collusion” during All-Star Game discussions. Clark and MLB commissioner Rob Manfred addressed key issues with the Baseball Writers’ Association of America ahead of Tuesday’s All-Star Game, where Manfred reportedly advocated… Continue reading Tony Clark slams MLB salary cap as ‘collusion’ amid All-Star break
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Lelaki hilang, kereta terjunam di Sungai Tui di Muar

MUAR: Kehilangan seorang lelaki selepas kenderaannya ditemui terjunam ke dalam Sungai Tui di Jalan Bukit Kepong petang tadi pada awalnya disangkakan gurauan oleh keluarganya. Tengku Nizaruddin Tengku Zainudin, 38, yang juga pempengaruh permotoran, dilaporkan hilang selepas kereta jenis Perodua Axia yang dipandunya ditemui di dasar sungai, namun mangsa tidak berada di dalam kenderaan. Adiknya, Tengku… Continue reading Lelaki hilang, kereta terjunam di Sungai Tui di Muar
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Johor isi kekosongan jawatan kritikal di tiga hospital utama

JOHOR BAHRU: Kerajaan Negeri Johor dan Kementerian Kesihatan (KKM) bersetuju mengenai keperluan segera mengisi kekosongan jawatan kritikal serta menaik taraf kemudahan di tiga hospital utama negeri ini. Langkah ini bertujuan memperkukuh infrastruktur kesihatan dan kebajikan petugas barisan hadapan. Menteri Besar Johor Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi berkata keputusan itu dicapai dalam pertemuan dengan Menteri Kesihatan Datuk… Continue reading Johor isi kekosongan jawatan kritikal di tiga hospital utama

Johor isi kekosongan jawatan kritikal di tiga hospital utama

JOHOR BAHRU: Kerajaan Negeri Johor dan Kementerian Kesihatan (KKM) bersetuju mengenai keperluan segera mengisi kekosongan jawatan kritikal serta menaik taraf kemudahan di tiga hospital utama negeri ini. Langkah ini bertujuan memperkukuh infrastruktur kesihatan dan kebajikan petugas barisan hadapan. Menteri Besar Johor Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi berkata keputusan itu dicapai dalam pertemuan dengan Menteri Kesihatan Datuk… Continue reading Johor isi kekosongan jawatan kritikal di tiga hospital utama
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MLS players secure pay rise from FIFA Club World Cup prize money

MAJOR League Soccer players have secured additional pay following their participation in the FIFA Club World Cup, as confirmed by reports. The revised compensation structure comes after negotiations between the league and the MLS Players Association. Under the previous collective bargaining agreement, players were entitled to 50% of earnings from external tournaments, but this was… Continue reading MLS players secure pay rise from FIFA Club World Cup prize money
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MLS players secure pay rise from FIFA Club World Cup prize money

MAJOR League Soccer players have secured additional pay following their participation in the FIFA Club World Cup, as confirmed by reports. The revised compensation structure comes after negotiations between the league and the MLS Players Association. Under the previous collective bargaining agreement, players were entitled to 50% of earnings from external tournaments, but this was… Continue reading MLS players secure pay rise from FIFA Club World Cup prize money

Google batalkan rancangan bina pusat data dekat Berlin

BERLIN: Google membatalkan rancangan untuk membina pusat datanya sendiri berhampiran Berlin, menurut kenyataan jurucakap syarikat itu. Projek yang dirancang di Mittenwalde, kira-kira 30 kilometer di selatan Berlin, tidak akan diteruskan selepas penilaian semula faktor jangka panjang. Jurucakap Google, Bremer, menjelaskan bahawa keputusan ini dibuat selepas semakan menyeluruh terhadap kebolehlaksanaan, perkembangan pasaran, dan keutamaan perniagaan. “Kami… Continue reading Google batalkan rancangan bina pusat data dekat Berlin

Google batalkan rancangan bina pusat data dekat Berlin

BERLIN: Google membatalkan rancangan untuk membina pusat datanya sendiri berhampiran Berlin, menurut kenyataan jurucakap syarikat itu. Projek yang dirancang di Mittenwalde, kira-kira 30 kilometer di selatan Berlin, tidak akan diteruskan selepas penilaian semula faktor jangka panjang. Jurucakap Google, Bremer, menjelaskan bahawa keputusan ini dibuat selepas semakan menyeluruh terhadap kebolehlaksanaan, perkembangan pasaran, dan keutamaan perniagaan. “Kami… Continue reading Google batalkan rancangan bina pusat data dekat Berlin
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KL’s urban planning leaves Indian tourist reflecting on India’s shortcomings

AN Indian national recently shared their praise for Malaysia’s capital city, describing it as “well-planned and organised”. In a Reddit post, the individual admitted to having had “low expectations” about Kuala Lumpur but quickly retracted those sentiments after experiencing the city’s urban planning and the warmth of its people. “No potholes on roads, no politicians’… Continue reading KL’s urban planning leaves Indian tourist reflecting on India’s shortcomings

LA Galaxy vs Austin FC: MLS cellar dwellers clash in crucial match

THE Los Angeles Galaxy and Austin FC face off in a pivotal MLS encounter as both teams look to climb out of the Western Conference basement. The Galaxy, despite recent improvements, remain at the bottom of the table, while Austin FC struggles to find goals. Austin FC has scored a league-low 15 goals in 21… Continue reading LA Galaxy vs Austin FC: MLS cellar dwellers clash in crucial match

Cow sheds used as drug transit points in Kelantan, owners at risk

PASIR MAS: Cow sheds along the Kelantan-Thailand border have become transit points for drug syndicates, putting owners at risk of unwittingly aiding criminal networks. General Operations Force (GOF) Southeast Brigade commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid confirmed intelligence reports indicate drugs are smuggled alongside livestock using these sheds’ logistics. “Owners risk becoming middlemen,… Continue reading Cow sheds used as drug transit points in Kelantan, owners at risk

LA Galaxy vs Austin FC: MLS cellar dwellers clash in crucial match

THE Los Angeles Galaxy and Austin FC face off in a pivotal MLS encounter as both teams look to climb out of the Western Conference basement. The Galaxy, despite recent improvements, remain at the bottom of the table, while Austin FC struggles to find goals. Austin FC has scored a league-low 15 goals in 21… Continue reading LA Galaxy vs Austin FC: MLS cellar dwellers clash in crucial match
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Bursa Malaysia flat in early trade after downbeat Wall St performance

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia made a flat start on Wednesday, following the downbeat performance on Wall Street overnight. At 9.10 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) inched down 0.29 of a point, or 0.02 per cent, to 1,525.11 from Tuesday’s close of 1,525.40. The benchmark index opened 1.63 points lower at 1,523.77. The… Continue reading Bursa Malaysia flat in early trade after downbeat Wall St performance

Bursa Malaysia flat in early trade after downbeat Wall St performance

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia made a flat start on Wednesday, following the downbeat performance on Wall Street overnight. At 9.10 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) inched down 0.29 of a point, or 0.02 per cent, to 1,525.11 from Tuesday’s close of 1,525.40. The benchmark index opened 1.63 points lower at 1,523.77. The… Continue reading Bursa Malaysia flat in early trade after downbeat Wall St performance
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2Q 2025 GDP likely to grow 4.5–5.5% amid tariff rush – Economists

KUALA LUMPUR: Economists have projected the Malaysian economy to expand between 4.5 per cent and 5.5 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025), driven partly by increased export demand, especially from the United States (US) importers due to heightened fears of impending tariff in August. Putra Business School Associate Professor Dr Ahmed… Continue reading 2Q 2025 GDP likely to grow 4.5–5.5% amid tariff rush – Economists

2Q 2025 GDP likely to grow 4.5–5.5% amid tariff rush – Economists

KUALA LUMPUR: Economists have projected the Malaysian economy to expand between 4.5 per cent and 5.5 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025), driven partly by increased export demand, especially from the United States (US) importers due to heightened fears of impending tariff in August. Putra Business School Associate Professor Dr Ahmed… Continue reading 2Q 2025 GDP likely to grow 4.5–5.5% amid tariff rush – Economists
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Trump intervenes to resolve crypto legislation deadlock in US

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday stepped in to broker an agreement among Republican lawmakers after a snag cast doubt on the fate of long-awaited cryptocurrency legislation that would mark a major victory for the digital assets sector. A failed procedural vote in the House of Representatives earlier on Tuesday sent shares of crypto… Continue reading Trump intervenes to resolve crypto legislation deadlock in US

US military to withdraw 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles

WASHINGTON: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the removal of half of the 4,000 National Guard troops who had been sent to Los Angeles to protect federal property and personnel during a spate of protests last month, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said the decision owed to the success of… Continue reading US military to withdraw 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles

Trump executive order to expand retirement plan access to private markets

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order in the coming days designed to help make private-market investments more available to U.S. retirement plans, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The Trump order would instruct the U.S. Labor Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission… Continue reading Trump executive order to expand retirement plan access to private markets

Malaysia considers Maori model to amend Aboriginal Peoples Act

WELLINGTON: The Malaysian government is reviewing the Aboriginal Peoples Act 1954 (Act 134) after 71 years, with plans to incorporate elements from New Zealand’s Maori empowerment model. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi highlighted key areas for reform, including land ownership, education access, and financial support for indigenous entrepreneurs. Ahmad Zahid noted… Continue reading Malaysia considers Maori model to amend Aboriginal Peoples Act

US tariffs may hit Embraer like pandemic, CEO warns

SAO PAULO: The 50% tariff that U.S. President Donald Trump plans to impose on Brazilian exports starting in August could hammer the revenue of planemaker Embraer like the Covid-19 pandemic did, its CEO warned on Tuesday, flagging risks to U.S. partners. Francisco Gomes Neto told reporters the tariffs would amount to a trade embargo on… Continue reading US tariffs may hit Embraer like pandemic, CEO warns

Melaka AADK reports 87% recovery rate in drug rehabilitation

MELAKA: The National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) in Melaka recorded an 87 per cent recovery rate among its clients last year, marking an improvement from 85 per cent in 2023. State AADK director Noor Azrimah Ahmad attributed the rise to effective rehabilitation programmes and strong support systems. The recovery rate exceeded the national target of 75… Continue reading Melaka AADK reports 87% recovery rate in drug rehabilitation

Israel strikes Syria to protect Druze amid ceasefire violations

SWEIDA: Israel carried out strikes against Syrian government forces in southwestern Syria for a second day on Tuesday, vowing to keep the area demilitarized and to protect the Druze minority as deadly clashes continued in the region at the Israeli frontier. A Reuters reporter said they heard drones and at least four strikes over the… Continue reading Israel strikes Syria to protect Druze amid ceasefire violations

Trump says US will engage China ‘in very friendly fashion’ on trade

PITTSBURGH: U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday lauded a new trade deal signed with Indonesia and said the United States would be fighting China “in a very friendly fashion.” Trump told an energy summit at Carnegie Mellon University that other trade deals could be reached, including potentially with India. Trump has launched a global trade… Continue reading Trump says US will engage China ‘in very friendly fashion’ on trade

US Senate votes on Trump foreign aid cuts, PEPFAR funding preserved

WASHINGTON: The U.S. Senate is due to begin voting on Tuesday on President Donald Trump’s request to slash billions in spending on foreign aid and public broadcasting previously approved by Congress, the latest test of Trump’s control over his fellow Republicans. However, Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought told reporters it will no… Continue reading US Senate votes on Trump foreign aid cuts, PEPFAR funding preserved

Deadline pressure no excuse to break journalistic ethics, says expert

KUALA LUMPUR: Media practitioners covering the tragic bus crash involving students from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) on June 9 came under fire from netizens who accused them of attempting to sensationalise the incident. They believed the journalists should have shown greater sensitivity toward the victims’ families when reporting on the tragedy, which claimed 15… Continue reading Deadline pressure no excuse to break journalistic ethics, says expert

Trump’s UN envoy pick Waltz vows to counter China’s influence

WASHINGTON/UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations needs reform and the United States must have a strong voice to counter China, Mike Waltz, U.S. President Donald Trump’s pick to be his U.N. envoy, said on Tuesday, adding that he is “confident we can make the U.N. great again.” Waltz – a retired Army Green Beret and former… Continue reading Trump’s UN envoy pick Waltz vows to counter China’s influence

Ringgit slips at opening against greenback as US rate cut hopes fade

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar today as the greenback strengthened on waning hopes of an interest rate cut this month by the United States. At 8 am, the ringgit dipped to 4.2480/2575 against the greenback, compared to Tuesday’s close of 4.2395/2440. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam… Continue reading Ringgit slips at opening against greenback as US rate cut hopes fade

Ringgit slips at opening against greenback as US rate cut hopes fade

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar today as the greenback strengthened on waning hopes of an interest rate cut this month by the United States. At 8 am, the ringgit dipped to 4.2480/2575 against the greenback, compared to Tuesday’s close of 4.2395/2440. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam… Continue reading Ringgit slips at opening against greenback as US rate cut hopes fade
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Brazilian beef exporters reassess US shipments after 50% tariff hike

RIO DE JANEIRO/SAO PAULO: Brazilian meatpackers are weighing whether to make new shipments of beef products to the United States after President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on Brazil last week, Roberto Perosa, president of Brazilian beef lobby ABIEC, said. The United States is Brazil’s second most important beef products market after China, according… Continue reading Brazilian beef exporters reassess US shipments after 50% tariff hike

Grand Canyon wildfire grows 50% after destroying historic lodge

A wildfire in tinder-dry forest on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon grew around 50% on Tuesday after it destroyed dozens of buildings, prompting public outrage that it was left to burn for a week before firefighters tried to fully extinguish it. The so-called Dragon Bravo Fire swelled to 8,570 acres (3,468 hectares) after… Continue reading Grand Canyon wildfire grows 50% after destroying historic lodge

MAIDAM empowers asnaf through education and entrepreneurship in Terengganu

KUALA LUMPUR: The Terengganu Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIDAM) has successfully uplifted asnaf communities through targeted education and entrepreneurship programmes, breaking cycles of poverty. Associate Professor Datuk Dr Ahmad Azrin Adnan, MAIDAM’s chief executive officer, highlighted the council’s strategic partnerships with universities and private hospitals. These collaborations enable asnaf students to train in… Continue reading MAIDAM empowers asnaf through education and entrepreneurship in Terengganu

Former Nigeria president Buhari laid to rest in Katsina with national honours

KATSINA (Nigeria): Nigeria’s former President Muhammad Buhari was buried on Tuesday in the backyard of his home in northern Katsina state, as residents climbed trees to bid farewell to the 82-year-old. Buhari ruled Africa’s most populous nation between 2015 and 2023 and died in a London hospital on Sunday after an undisclosed illness. He was… Continue reading Former Nigeria president Buhari laid to rest in Katsina with national honours

M’sian shocked by RM7.9k road tax after buying RM35k Lexus without proper research

ONE Malaysian recently learnt a valuable lesson after purchasing a RM35,000 used Lexus last year — only to be hit with a hefty road tax during renewal. According to a post on Threads by @lanuntech, his friend had allegedly paid for the car with cash without asking about the cost of the annual road tax,… Continue reading M’sian shocked by RM7.9k road tax after buying RM35k Lexus without proper research

Trump imposes 19% tariff on Indonesia goods as EU prepares retaliation

WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS: President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the U.S. would impose a 19% tariff on goods from Indonesia under a new agreement with the Southeast Asian country and more deals were in the works as he continued to press for what he views as better terms with trading partners and ways to shrink a huge… Continue reading Trump imposes 19% tariff on Indonesia goods as EU prepares retaliation

Pentagon aims to boost US rare earth supply with local firms

THE U.S. Department of Defense plans to continue investing in critical minerals projects to ensure a diverse American supply of the building blocks for weapons and many electronics, a defense official told Reuters on Tuesday. The Pentagon signed a multibillion-dollar deal last week to become the largest shareholder in rare earths producer MP Materials and… Continue reading Pentagon aims to boost US rare earth supply with local firms

Trump to meet Starmer in Scotland for trade talks during golf visit

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he expects to meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Aberdeen, Scotland, later this month to refine a U.S.-British trade deal. A White House official said Trump plans to visit his golf properties in Scotland late this month, recreating a trip he made in 2016 during his… Continue reading Trump to meet Starmer in Scotland for trade talks during golf visit

Trump warns Zelenskiy against targeting Moscow amid Ukraine conflict

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy should not target Moscow and that Russian President Vladimir Putin should agree to a ceasefire deal by a 50-day deadline or sanctions will kick in. His comments came after The Financial Times, citing people briefed on discussions, reported on Tuesday that Trump… Continue reading Trump warns Zelenskiy against targeting Moscow amid Ukraine conflict

Ada Hegerberg leads Norway’s Euro 2025 charge against Italy

ADA Hegerberg is back in the spotlight as Norway gears up for their Women’s Euro 2025 quarter-final against Italy. The Lyon striker, who recently reclaimed her place in the national team after a five-year absence, is determined to lead her country to their first major trophy since the 2000 Olympics. Hegerberg has been instrumental in… Continue reading Ada Hegerberg leads Norway’s Euro 2025 charge against Italy

Ada Hegerberg leads Norway’s Euro 2025 charge against Italy

ADA Hegerberg is back in the spotlight as Norway gears up for their Women’s Euro 2025 quarter-final against Italy. The Lyon striker, who recently reclaimed her place in the national team after a five-year absence, is determined to lead her country to their first major trophy since the 2000 Olympics. Hegerberg has been instrumental in… Continue reading Ada Hegerberg leads Norway’s Euro 2025 charge against Italy
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Nvidia’s AI chip resumption to China tied to rare earths talks

WASHINGTON/BEIJING/HONG KONG: Nvidia’s planned resumption of sales of its H20 AI chips to China is part of the United States’ negotiations on rare earths, US Commerce Secretary Lutnick said on Tuesday, and comes days after its CEO met U.S. President Donald Trump. “We put that in the trade deal with the magnets,“ Lutnick told Reuters,… Continue reading Nvidia’s AI chip resumption to China tied to rare earths talks

Nvidia’s AI chip resumption to China tied to rare earths talks

WASHINGTON/BEIJING/HONG KONG: Nvidia’s planned resumption of sales of its H20 AI chips to China is part of the United States’ negotiations on rare earths, US Commerce Secretary Lutnick said on Tuesday, and comes days after its CEO met U.S. President Donald Trump. “We put that in the trade deal with the magnets,“ Lutnick told Reuters,… Continue reading Nvidia’s AI chip resumption to China tied to rare earths talks
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Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic medals design unveiled in Venice

THE medals for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics were revealed, showcasing a design that honours athletes and their support teams. Organisers emphasised the theme of unity, with each medal symbolising the collaboration between competitors and those behind their success. Raffaella Panie, brand director for the organising committee, stated, “We celebrate the strength found in difference:… Continue reading Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic medals design unveiled in Venice