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Man dies fleeing ICE raid in California: officials

LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES: A man who was believed to have been running from a raid by US immigration agents died Thursday after being hit by a car on a freeway, police said. City managers in Monrovia, near Los Angeles, said police had been called after there were reports of activity by Immigration and Customs… Continue reading

US military deploys forces to Caribbean to combat drug cartels

WASHINGTON: The United States has ordered the deployment of air and naval forces to the southern Caribbean Sea to address threats from Latin American drug cartels, three sources briefed on the decision told Reuters on Thursday. President Donald Trump has wanted to use the military to go after Latin American drug gangs that have been… Continue reading

Florida deputy cleared in Black man traffic stop punch case

WASHINGTON: A Florida deputy who punched a Black man at a February traffic stop did not commit a crime, prosecutors said in a report on an incident that was condemned by civil rights groups. A video of the incident showed officer D. Bowers punching William McNeil Jr., 22, who recorded the clip. It went viral… Continue reading

Turkey condemns Israeli settlement plan as illegal under international law

ANKARA: Turkey condemns Israel’s settlement plan aimed at dividing the West Bank and cutting it off from East Jerusalem, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said on Thursday, adding the decision was a total violation of international law. “This step… totally disregards international law and United Nations resolutions; targets the State of Palestine’s territorial integrity, the basis… Continue reading

Global plastic treaty talks deadlocked as nations seek compromise

GENEVA: Talks to create the world’s first legally binding treaty to tackle plastic pollution hung in the balance late on Thursday as countries scrambled to bridge deep divisions over the extent of future curbs on a final day of negotiations in Geneva. Late Thursday night, countries awaited a new text which could be the basis… Continue reading

Eduardo Bolsonaro warns of more US sanctions, tariffs on Brazil

WASHINGTON: Brazilian Congressman Eduardo Bolsonaro, the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, told Reuters on Thursday that he expects additional U.S. sanctions against Brazilian officials and possibly more tariffs due to a legal crackdown on his father. In an interview at the Reuters bureau in Washington after meetings with senior U.S. officials, the lawmaker said… Continue reading

Trump proposes Putin-Zelenskiy Alaska meeting amid US-Russia talks

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he would like to see a second meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Alaska. Trump is scheduled to meet with Putin in Alaska on Friday. “I would say that tomorrow, all I want to do is set the table for the… Continue reading

US Supreme Court declines to block Mississippi social media age-check law

WASHINGTON: The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Thursday to put on hold a Mississippi law requiring that users of social media platforms verify their age and that minors have parental consent in a challenge by a trade group whose members include Meta’s Facebook, Alphabet’s YouTube and Snapchat. The justices denied a request by NetChoice to… Continue reading

US reinstates childhood vaccine safety task force after 27 years

WASHINGTON: The US Department of Health and Human Services announced the reinstatement of a federal task force dedicated to improving childhood vaccine safety. The original task force was established in 1986 under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act to enhance vaccine oversight and quality. It was dissolved in 1998 and remained inactive until now. The… Continue reading

Israel’s Smotrich advances West Bank settlement plan to block Palestinian state

MAALE ADUMIM, West Bank/TEL AVIV: Israeli far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced that work would start on a long-delayed settlement that would divide the West Bank and cut it off from East Jerusalem, a move his office said would “bury” the idea of a Palestinian state. The Palestinian government, allies and campaign groups condemned the… Continue reading

Trump: Journalists should be allowed into Gaza

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would like to see journalists gain access to Gaza to see humanitarian efforts. Israel has not allowed foreign reporters to enter Gaza since the start of its war in October 2023, unless they are under Israeli military escort. “I’d like to see that happen. Sure,“ Trump told… Continue reading

Trump told Norwegian minister he wants Nobel Prize, newspaper reports

OSLO: When U.S. President Donald Trump called Norway’s finance minister last month to discuss tariffs, he also told him he wanted the Nobel Peace Prize, Norwegian business daily Dagens Naeringsliv reported on Thursday. Several countries including Israel, Pakistan and Cambodia have nominated Trump for brokering peace agreements or ceasefires, and he has said he deserves… Continue reading

Trump says Putin ready to make deal on Ukraine, US hopes to include Zelenskiy

WASHINGTON/MOSCOW/KYIV: U.S. President Donald Trump said he believes his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin is ready to end his war in Ukraine, speaking on the eve of Friday’s summit between the men, but that peace would likely require at least a second meeting involving Ukraine’s leader. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and his European allies have intensified… Continue reading

Trump administration plans 300,000 federal job cuts in 2025

WASHINGTON: The Trump administration will likely shed around 300,000 workers this year, its new human resources chief said on Thursday, which would amount to a 12.5% decrease in the federal workforce since January. Office of Personnel Management director Scott Kupor said 80% of those workers would leave voluntarily and only 20% would be fired. It… Continue reading

Air Canada cancels 700 flights as strike threat disrupts travel

Air Canada expects to cancel the majority of its estimated 700 daily flights on Friday, ahead of a planned Saturday strike by unionized flight attendants, leaving some 100,000 passengers scrambling to make alternative travel plans. Canada’s largest carrier said on Thursday it would cancel several dozen flights by day’s end and around 500 flights by… Continue reading

Push for local action on global environmental policie

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will, for the first time, push to integrate the New Urban Agenda into the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), a landmark move aimed at ensuring that global environmental policies translate into action at the local level. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming yesterday launched the Kuala Lumpur… Continue reading

Serbian protesters clash with police, demolish ruling party offices

BELGRADE: Anti-government protesters demolished the offices of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) in the northern city of Novi Sad and clashed with police and SNS supporters in the capital Belgrade on Thursday, a day after violent unrest left dozens injured. In Novi Sad, Serbia’s second-largest city, police and SNS supporters loyal to populist President… Continue reading

Oracle and Google cloud partnership to offer Gemini AI models

SAN FRANCISCO: Oracle and Alphabet said on Thursday their cloud computing units have struck a deal to offer Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence models through Oracle’s cloud computing services and business applications. The deal, similar to one that Oracle struck with Elon Musk’s xAI in June, will let software developers tap Google’s models to generate text,… Continue reading

Pentagon clarifies Hegseth supports women’s vote despite reposted video

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth supports a woman’s right to vote, the Pentagon said on Thursday, days after he reposted a video on X of a pastor advocating repealing the right guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. “All of Christ for All of Life,“ Hegseth wrote on his personal X account last week alongside the nearly… Continue reading

King Charles leads VJ Day 80th anniversary commemorations in UK

LONDON: King Charles will lead British commemorations on Friday for the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, which marks victory over Japan and the end of World War Two, with famous buildings across the country lit up to mark the occasion. While fighting in Europe ended in May 1945, the conflict with Japan continued until it… Continue reading

Massachusetts man jailed for antisemitic threats to synagogues

BOSTON: A Massachusetts man has been sentenced to 26 months in prison for making violent threats against synagogues and the Israeli consulate. John Reardon, 60, pleaded guilty in November to charges linked to antisemitic voicemails and calls targeting Jewish institutions. The threats began after the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, escalating into dozens… Continue reading

Berkshire invests in UnitedHealth, trims Apple stake

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway disclosed on Thursday a new investment in UnitedHealth Group after the insurer became a target for many Americans upset over the direction of the nation’s healthcare. Berkshire said it owned 5.04 million UnitedHealth shares worth about $1.57 billion as of June 30. The disclosure came in a U.S. Securities and Exchange… Continue reading

‘Symbolic gestures not enough to tackle bully issues’

PETALING JAYA: The Education Ministry directive for schools to recite daily chants of “Kami Benci Buli” (We Hate Bullying) has drawn mixed reactions from experts, who warn that symbolic gestures alone may not be enough to address the deep-rooted problem. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia education expert Dr Anuar Ahmad described the move as reactive. “From an… Continue reading

USAID failed to monitor Starlink terminals in Ukraine, watchdog finds

WASHINGTON: The U.S. Agency for International Development did not monitor the uses of 5,175 Starlink terminals sent to Ukraine, with nearly half of the operational units ending up in areas fully or partly held by Moscow, according to a report by the agency’s internal watchdog. USAID’s inspector general found that the agency failed to keep… Continue reading

US senators demand Meta probe over AI chatbot policies for kids

WASHINGTON: Two US senators have urged a congressional investigation into Meta Platforms following a Reuters report on its internal AI policies. The document reportedly allowed chatbots to engage in romantic or sensual conversations with children. Meta confirmed the document’s authenticity but removed controversial sections after Reuters raised questions. Senator Josh Hawley criticised Meta for only… Continue reading

New black hole-triggered supernova discovered 700 million light-years away

WASHINGTON: Astronomers have observed the calamitous result of a star that picked the wrong dance partner. They have documented what appears to be a new type of supernova, as stellar explosions are known, that occurred when a massive star tried to swallow a black hole with which it had engaged in a lengthy pas de… Continue reading

Trump vows to help save Hong Kong democrat Jimmy Lai

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would see what he could do to help “save” detained Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, even though Chinese President Xi Jinping would not be “thrilled.” “I’m going to do everything I can to save him,“ Trump told Fox News Radio in an interview. “We’ll see… Continue reading

NGO calls for govt to address plastic pollution

PETALING JAYA: Reef Check Malaysia (RCM) has called on the government to commit to a global plastic treaty, adding that the problem is serious. “Single-use plastic contributes to 50% of plastic production. Even with the increase in recycling efforts, 70% of plastic waste would still be burned or burried in landfills,” RCM said in a… Continue reading

RM14 billion withdrawn from EPF Account 3 since last year

PETALING JAYA: Since the launch of the EPF Flexible Account (Account 3) in May 2024, 4.63 million members have withdrawn a total of RM14.79 billion, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the amount represents 35.1% of the fund’s 13.2 million members under the age of 55 as of June. He added that… Continue reading

Liverpool agree £26m deal for Parma defender Giovanni Leoni

LIVERPOOL manager Arne Slot has confirmed an agreement with Parma to sign 18-year-old defender Giovanni Leoni. The Premier League champions will reportedly pay £26 million for the young centre-back, who has only made 17 Serie A appearances. This follows Liverpool’s £260 million summer spending spree on Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong, and Milos Kerkez.… Continue reading

Kibaran Jalur Gemilang simbol perpaduan rakyat Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA: Kibaran Jalur Gemilang bukan sekadar mengangkat sehelai kain tetapi melambangkan penyatuan rakyat berbilang kaum, agama, dan latar belakang. Timbalan Pengarah Cawangan Perhubungan dan Pembangunan Masyarakat Jabatan Penerangan, Hazlianayati Sudin @ Subdin menekankan pentingnya semangat patriotik. Beliau menyeru rakyat menyahut inisiatif Satu Rumah, Satu Jalur Gemilang bagi menyemarakkan sambutan Hari Kebangsaan dan Hari Malaysia. “Inisiatif… Continue reading

Rooney responds to Brady’s work ethic criticism in football debate

WAYNE ROONEY has hit back at criticism from Birmingham City minority owner Tom Brady, calling his remarks about work ethic “unfair.” The former Manchester United and England captain was dismissed as Birmingham manager in January 2024 after a brief tenure. Brady, a seven-time Super Bowl champion, questioned Rooney’s work ethic in a documentary after visiting… Continue reading

Liverpool man faces 24 new charges over football parade crash

A British man accused of driving his car into crowds celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League title win now faces 24 additional criminal charges. Former British Marine Paul Doyle, 53, appeared via videolink at Liverpool Crown Court as the new charges were revealed. Prosecutors confirmed the total charges now stand at 31, involving 29 victims aged between… Continue reading

Investors show confidence in Malaysia’s economic growth, says Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR: The additional investments flowing into Malaysia reflect strong investor confidence in the country’s economic prospects, according to Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. He stated that government policies supporting economic growth have reassured investors about expanding their operations in Malaysia. “If a factory is not profitable, the… Continue reading

Home minister to address Zara Qairina case in Parliament on Monday

KOTA KINABALU: Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail will address the case of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir’s death in Parliament on Monday. He emphasised the need to clarify the issue after it was widely raised by members of the lower house. “I have chosen Monday to deliver the minister’s statement in Parliament… Continue reading

No issue of Anwar being disqualified as PM or MP, says AGC

KUALA LUMPUR: The Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) has confirmed that there is no issue regarding Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s disqualification as an MP or Prime Minister. This follows a royal pardon granted by the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, which fully absolved Anwar of any past offences. The AGC stated that any challenge to an MP’s election… Continue reading

Saifuddin jelaskan kes Zara Qairina di Dewan Rakyat Isnin ini

KOTA KINABALU: Menteri Dalam Negeri Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail akan memberi penjelasan di Dewan Rakyat pada Isnin ini berhubung kematian pelajar Tingkatan Satu, Zara Qairina Mahathir. Beliau berkata isu itu penting dijelaskan kerana banyak dibangkitkan Ahli Parlimen. “Saya memilih Isnin untuk membuat kenyataan menteri dalam Parlimen mengenai isu ini,” katanya pada sidang media selepas… Continue reading

Wanita warga emas rugi RM695,375 dalam penipuan pelaburan saham online

TANGKAK: Seorang wanita warga emas mengalami kerugian besar RM695,375 selepas diperdaya dalam skim pelaburan saham secara dalam talian. Ketua Polis Daerah Tangkak Supt Roslan Mohd Talib mengesahkan kejadian itu berlaku awal bulan lepas. Mangsa berusia 60 tahun itu mula tertarik dengan tawaran pelaburan selepas melayari laman Facebook. Beliau kemudian berhubung dengan suspek melalui WhatsApp dan… Continue reading

Dua suspek samun solo ditahan polis di Melaka

MELAKA: Polis menahan dua lelaki dalam dua kes berasingan membabitkan cubaan samun bersenjata dan samun solo di sekitar Melaka Tengah. Ketua Polis Daerah Melaka Tengah ACP Christopher Patit berkata maklumat awam mengenai cubaan samun bersenjatakan parang panjang diterima pada 2 Ogos. Kejadian berlaku di sebuah pasar mini 24 jam di Jalan Tun Sri Lanang sekitar… Continue reading

Lebih 100,000 warga asing di Sabah daftar sistem pendataan digital

KOTA KINABALU: Seramai 113,282 warga asing yang bekerja dalam sektor perladangan di Sabah telah berdaftar dalam sistem pendataan digital berpusat setakat ini. Menteri Dalam Negeri Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail berkata inisiatif ini bertujuan memudahkan pemantauan, pengesanan dan pengurusan warga asing secara masa nyata. “Aktiviti pendataan digital ini tidak berkaitan dengan isu kewarganegaraan atau pemberian… Continue reading

Rayuan pendakwaan kes bunuh bekas CEO Cradle Fund didengar 10 Nov

PUTRAJAYA: Mahkamah Persekutuan menetapkan 10 hingga 12 November ini untuk mendengar rayuan pendakwaan berhubung pembebasan Samirah Muzaffar dan dua remaja yang dituduh membunuh bekas Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Cradle Fund, Nazrin Hassan. Peguam Wan Mohammad Arfan Wan Othman mengesahkan tarikh perbicaraan itu selepas pengurusan kes di hadapan Timbalan Pendaftar Mahkamah Persekutuan. Pada Februari 2024, Mahkamah Rayuan… Continue reading

AirAsia X flight diverts to Gimpo over weather concerns

PETALING JAYA: An AirAsia X flight from Kuala Lumpur to Incheon was rerouted to Gimpo International Airport on August 13 due to severe weather conditions and air traffic congestion. In a statement, today, the airline confirmed that flight D7506 landed safely at Gimpo for a planned refueling stop before continuing to its final destination. READ… Continue reading

Malaysia, ASEAN bincang pelaksanaan pilihan raya Myanmar pada lawatan kerja

SEREMBAN: Menteri Luar Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan menyatakan lawatan rasmi ke Myanmar pada 19 Sept akan membincangkan pelaksanaan pilihan raya yang dirancang. Beliau akan bersama rakan sejawat dari Indonesia, Filipina, dan Thailand dalam pertemuan itu. Tujuan utama lawatan adalah memastikan pilihan raya memberi manfaat kepada rakyat Myanmar. Hasil lawatan akan dibentangkan pada Sidang Kemuncak ASEAN… Continue reading

RMK13 fokus teknologi moden perkasa Felda dan pertahanan negara

KUALA LUMPUR: Pemerkasaan Felda perlu menjadi keutamaan dalam Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 (RMK13) bagi menjamin kemampanan ekonomi peneroka. Datuk Shamsulkahar Mohd Deli (BN-Jempol) menekankan pentingnya sokongan berterusan untuk 112,635 peneroka di 317 skim tanah rancangan Felda. Beliau mencadangkan penggunaan teknologi seperti dron dan robotik di ladang kelapa sawit untuk tingkatkan hasil dan kurangkan kebergantungan pada pekerja… Continue reading

Ahli perniagaan direman seminggu kes geran tanah palsu di Seremban

SEREMBAN: Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) Negeri Sembilan menahan seorang ahli perniagaan berusia 40-an atas kesalahan menggunakan geran tanah palsu. Suspek direman tujuh hari sehingga 20 Ogos bagi membantu siasatan kes tersebut. Perintah reman dikeluarkan oleh Majistret Saiful Sayoti di Mahkamah Majistret Jenayah Seremban hari ini. Menurut sumber, suspek ditahan kira-kira jam 11 malam tadi… Continue reading

PM Anwar meets UKEC to discuss brain drain and student cooperation

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim received a courtesy call from the United Kingdom and Eire Council of Malaysian Students (UKEC). The council represents over 16,000 Malaysian students studying in the UK and Ireland. Anwar shared that UKEC, led by Vincent Tang, proposed strategic cooperation opportunities with the Ministry of Higher Education. The… Continue reading

PM Anwar to address civil service reforms at MAPPA XX in Putrajaya

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will deliver a major address at the 20th Majlis Amanat Perdana Perkhidmatan Awam (MAPPA XX) tomorrow. The event will take place at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) at 3.30 pm. Dr Saharah Sapiyi, Head of the Centre for Communication and Language Studies at INTAN, confirmed the… Continue reading

Polis perketat kawalan keselamatan ke atas Rafizi dan keluarga

SHAH ALAM: Polis telah memperketat kawalan keselamatan terhadap Ahli Parlimen Pandan Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli dan keluarganya berikutan serangan ke atas anak lelakinya di sebuah pusat beli-belah di Putrajaya. Ketua Polis Selangor Datuk Shazeli Kahar enggan mendedahkan butiran lanjut bagi mengelakkan sebarang kejadian tidak diingini. “Ada, tetapi saya tidak boleh dedahkan nanti orang akan tahu… Continue reading

Over 100,000 foreigners in Sabah registered in digital data system

KOTA KINABALU: A total of 113,282 foreigners employed in Sabah’s plantation sector have registered in the centralised digital data system. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail stated that the system facilitates real-time monitoring and management of foreign workers. He clarified that the digital data collection is unrelated to citizenship or permanent residency issues. The… Continue reading

AI-generated Jalur Gemilang images need checks to avoid disrespect

PUTRAJAYA: The Department of Information (JAPEN) has warned that AI-generated visuals of the Jalur Gemilang must be monitored to prevent inaccuracies that may disrespect national symbols. Mohd Sabri Abdullah, director of JAPEN’s National Policy Publications Division, stated that while AI is useful, human oversight is necessary due to potential errors. “AI models may lack official… Continue reading