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

Apple eyes using AI to design its chips, technology executive says

SAN FRANCISCO: Apple is interested in tapping generative artificial intelligence to help speed up the design of the custom chips at the heart of its devices, its top hardware technology executive said in private remarks last month. Johny Srouji, Apple’s senior vice president of hardware technologies, made the remarks in a speech in Belgium, where… Continue reading Apple eyes using AI to design its chips, technology executive says

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

Putin cautions Germany over any Taurus missile supplies to Ukraine

ST PETERSBURG: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday cautioned Germany that Moscow would consider it to be directly involved in the war in Ukraine if Berlin supplied Kyiv with Taurus cruise missiles, but said he was ready to speak to Chancellor Friedrich Merz. German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said earlier this month that Germany is… Continue reading Putin cautions Germany over any Taurus missile supplies to Ukraine

China will assist citizens in Israel to evacuate to Egypt from Friday

BEIJING: China’s embassy in Israel will assist Chinese citizens who want to evacuate to leave in batches beginning on Friday, the embassy said in a notice on Thursday. The evacuation operation will bring Chinese nationals to the Taba Border Crossing into Egypt via bus, about 360 km (224 miles) from Tel Aviv. “The Israel-Iran conflict… Continue reading China will assist citizens in Israel to evacuate to Egypt from Friday

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

Putin denies Iran sought military backing from Moscow

ISTANBUL: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Iran is not seeking military support from Moscow despite heightened tensions with Israel, dismissing the notion of a military alliance between the two countries. “Iran is not asking us for any military assistance,” he told international news agency executives during a meeting in St. Petersburg. “Even… Continue reading Putin denies Iran sought military backing from Moscow

Trump administration tightens social media vetting for foreign students

WASHINGTON: The United States is restarting student visa appointments but will significantly tighten its social media vetting in a bid to identify applicants who are hostile towards the United States or pose a threat to national security, according to an internal State Department cable reviewed by Reuters. U.S. consular officers are required to conduct a… Continue reading Trump administration tightens social media vetting for foreign students

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

Liverpool to kick off Premier League title defence against Bournemouth

LIVERPOOL will kick off their Premier League title defence at home to Bournemouth on Friday, August 15 while Arsenal head to Manchester United in a blockbuster clash on the opening weekend. Arne Slot’s champions have the chance to secure the first points of the new season at Anfield as they launch the 2025/26 campaign. Following… Continue reading Liverpool to kick off Premier League title defence against Bournemouth

Zelensky plans to attend NATO summit in person: Kyiv source to AFP

KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to participate in person at the June 24-25 NATO summit in The Hague, a source in the Ukrainian presidency told AFP on Wednesday. NATO members are expected to agree a major increase in defence spending under pressure from US President Donald Trump at the gathering. “The decision will… Continue reading Zelensky plans to attend NATO summit in person: Kyiv source to AFP

Israel to ease domestic restrictions imposed due to Iran war: minister

JERUSALEM: Israel will ease domestic restrictions imposed on its population due to the ongoing war with Iran and will “reopen its economy”, Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday. “The decision to gradually reopen the economy and various regions is a message of victory over the Iranian enemy,“ Katz claimed in a statement. “They come… Continue reading Israel to ease domestic restrictions imposed due to Iran war: minister

Goalkeeper Garcia joins Barca from local rivals Espanyol

BARCELONA announced on Wednesday they had signed Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia for 26.34 million euros ($31 million) on a six-year deal. Garcia, 24, had originally joined Barca’s local rivals as a teenager and kept eight clean sheets in 38 appearances last season. He becomes the Catalans’ first summer signing after Hansi Flick’s side won four… Continue reading Goalkeeper Garcia joins Barca from local rivals Espanyol

Lima terselamat kereta dinaiki terbakar

BALIK PULAU: Tindakan pantas lima rakan keluar daripada kereta jenis Toyota Camry yang tiba-tiba mengeluarkan asap sebelum terbakar dalam kejadian di Jalan Tun Sardon di sini hari ini menyelamatkan nyawa mereka. Komander Operasi Mohamad Nizar Ibrahim berkata seorang lelaki (pemandu) dan empat wanita berusia 50-an itu tidak mengalami sebarang kecederaan dalam kejadian yang berlaku kira-kira… Continue reading Lima terselamat kereta dinaiki terbakar
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PGA tumpaskan penjualan vape tanpa lesen di Tumpat

KOTA BHARU: Batalion 9 Pasukan Gerakan Am (PGA) menumpaskan kegiatan penjualan rokok elektronik (vape) tanpa lesen dalam serbuan di sebuah premis berhadapan Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Yuk Tse, Kampung Kelaboran, Tumpat, semalam. Komander Briged Tenggara Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid berkata serbuan pada pukul 1.45 tengah hari menerusi Ops Taring Wawasan Kelantan itu… Continue reading PGA tumpaskan penjualan vape tanpa lesen di Tumpat
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TPM Ahmad Zahid tekankan diplomasi pintar dalam hubungan Malaysia-Amerika Syarikat

KUALA LUMPUR: Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi berkata keterlibatan diplomatik Malaysia di Amerika Syarikat perlu disusun dengan rapi berteraskan diplomasi pintar dan berpaksikan kepentingan nasional yang holistik. Beliau berkata ini kerana Amerika Syarikat merupakan antara kuasa ekonomi utama dunia selain menyaksikan dinamik pentadbiran yang berbeza. Ahmad Zahid berkata perkara itu disentuh… Continue reading TPM Ahmad Zahid tekankan diplomasi pintar dalam hubungan Malaysia-Amerika Syarikat
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AirAsia’s 16-year Skytrax streak proves Malaysian brand strength – DPM Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia’s recognition as the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline by Skytrax for the 16th consecutive year is not only an acknowledgment of its operational excellence but also a testament to the strength of a Malaysian brand on the global stage, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said today. He said this sustained achievement… Continue reading AirAsia’s 16-year Skytrax streak proves Malaysian brand strength – DPM Fadillah

Govt to impose DRG payment model on public, private healthcare providers – Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR: The implementation of the Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) payment model will be imposed on both public and private healthcare providers, with particular emphasis on the private sector, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said this in response to claims that the DRG would only be applied to the public healthcare providers.… Continue reading Govt to impose DRG payment model on public, private healthcare providers – Dzulkefly

Saifuddin Nasution zahir penghargaan kepada Razarudin

KUALA LUMPUR: Menteri Dalam Negeri Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail menzahirkan penghargaan dan ucapan terima kasih kepada Ketua Polis Negara (KPN) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain yang bakal menamatkan perkhidmatan pada Ahad ini. Saifuddin menerusi hantaran di media sosial memaklumkan beliau menerima kunjungan hormat daripada Razarudin di pejabatnya petang tadi, sempena persaraan KPN. “Dalam pertemuan penuh… Continue reading Saifuddin Nasution zahir penghargaan kepada Razarudin
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SPRM tahan ADUN, ahli perniagaan disyaki terbabit rasuah isu lesen cari gali di Sabah

KUALA LUMPUR: Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) menahan dua individu bergelar “datuk” kerana disyaki meminta dan menerima suapan kira-kira RM200,000 membabitkan isu pengeluaran lesen cari gali di Sabah. Menurut sumber, kedua-dua lelaki berusia lingkungan 30 dan 60-an itu ditahan kira-kira 9.45 dan 11.50 pagi tadi ketika hadir memberi keterangan di pejabat SPRM Sabah di Kota… Continue reading SPRM tahan ADUN, ahli perniagaan disyaki terbabit rasuah isu lesen cari gali di Sabah
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Saifuddin Nasution pays tribute to IGP Razarudin’s dedicated service to PDRM

KUALA LUMPUR: Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has extended his appreciation to Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain, who will conclude his two-year tenure at the helm of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) this Sunday. Saifuddin Nasution, in a social media post, said he received a courtesy call from Razarudin at… Continue reading Saifuddin Nasution pays tribute to IGP Razarudin’s dedicated service to PDRM

16 kali terbaik dunia, AirAsia pacu nama Malaysia di persada antarabangsa – Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR: Kejayaan AirAsia dinobatkan sebagai Syarikat Penerbangan Tambang Rendah Terbaik Dunia buat kali ke-16 berturut-turut oleh Skytrax bukan sekadar pengiktirafan terhadap kecemerlangan operasi syarikat itu, malah memperkukuh kedudukan jenama tempatan Malaysia di pentas antarabangsa. Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof menerusi catatan di laman Facebooknya berkata pencapaian berterusan itu mencerminkan kekuatan jenama tempatan… Continue reading 16 kali terbaik dunia, AirAsia pacu nama Malaysia di persada antarabangsa – Fadillah
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Sarawak Metro rangkul anugerah antarabangsa bagi projek KUTS

KUCHING: Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd menerima anugerah daripada Union Internationale des Transports Publics (UITP) pada majlis khas di Hamburg, Jerman baru-baru ini. Sarawak Metro dalam kenyataan hari ini memaklumkan Anugerah Pengiktirafan Khas UITP adalah bagi mengiktiraf usaha syarikat itu dalam mengurangkan pelepasan karbon dioksida melalui pelaksanaan Sistem Pengangkutan Bandar Kuching (KUTS). Menurut Sarawak Metro, lebih… Continue reading Sarawak Metro rangkul anugerah antarabangsa bagi projek KUTS
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DRG akan dilaksanakan terhadap penyedia penjagaan kesihatan awam, swasta – Dzulkefly

KUALA LUMPUR: Model pembayaran sistem kumpulan berkaitan diagnosis (DRG) akan dilaksanakan terhadap penyedia penjagaan kesihatan awam dan swasta dengan penekanan khusus kepada sektor swasta, kata Menteri Kesihatan Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. “Ini adalah pendekatan yang paling piawai, adil dan saksama. Jadi, sudah tentu melibatkan sektor awam dan swasta, terutamanya swasta, kerana kita mahu mengawal… Continue reading DRG akan dilaksanakan terhadap penyedia penjagaan kesihatan awam, swasta – Dzulkefly
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UK’s Catherine, Princess of Wales, pulls out of Royal Ascot race meeting

LONDON: Britain’s Catherine, Princess of Wales, who is recovering from cancer, has pulled out of attending the Royal Ascot race meeting, her Kensington Palace office said on Wednesday. The famed sporting event in Berkshire in southern England is a key event in the royal calendar. Catherine, also known as Kate, would not be attending Royal… Continue reading UK’s Catherine, Princess of Wales, pulls out of Royal Ascot race meeting

Malaysia dominate quarter-final berths at Asian Individual Squash Championships

MALAYSIA continued to showcase dominance in Asian squash as five national women’s players advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2025 Asian Individual Championships at the Sarawak Squash Centre, Petra Jaya, today. Top seed Rachel Arnold had little trouble dispatching Japan’s Risa Sugimoto in straight games, winning 11-5, 11-7, 11-8. The 29-year-old is set to face… Continue reading Malaysia dominate quarter-final berths at Asian Individual Squash Championships

MACC nabs two including assemblyman in Sabah mining licence probe

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested two individuals with the title ‘Datuk’ on suspicion of soliciting and accepting bribes amounting to RM200,000, in connection with the issuance of mining licences in Sabah. According to sources, the two men, in their 30s and 60s, were detained at 9.45 am and 11.50 am today… Continue reading MACC nabs two including assemblyman in Sabah mining licence probe

JS-SEZ key to Johor’s rise as regional innovation and investment hub

ISKANDAR PUTERI: The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is emerging as a cornerstone of Johor’s transformation into a next-generation regional powerhouse, with the state offering a compelling value proposition to global investors in artificial intelligence (AI), data centres and high-value industries. Johor Investment, Trade, Consumer Affairs and Human Resources Committee chairman Lee Ting Han said… Continue reading JS-SEZ key to Johor’s rise as regional innovation and investment hub

Lump sum withdrawals may undermine long-term retirement security

KUALA LUMPUR: The practice of lump sum retirement withdrawals may jeopardise long-term financial security and increase the risk of retirees outliving their savings, said Employees Provident Fund (EPF) chief executive officer Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn. He said that only a small proportion of EPF members currently meet the basic savings threshold, while over 58 per cent… Continue reading Lump sum withdrawals may undermine long-term retirement security

Far-right Erdogan opponent slams opposition graft probes

ISTANBUL: A far-right political opponent of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday slammed ongoing graft probes into Turkey’s opposition as unfair, a day after being released from jail. Umit Ozdag, who heads the small anti-immigrant Victory party, was placed in pre-trial detention on charges of inciting public hatred on January 20. A court on Tuesday… Continue reading Far-right Erdogan opponent slams opposition graft probes

Mediterranean rescuers say saved 175,000 people since 2015

BERLIN: Maritime rescue organisations said Wednesday they had pulled more than 175,000 people from the Mediterranean over the past 10 years, as waves of migrants sought to use the dangerous sea route to reach Europe. The group of 21 NGOS active in the region estimated that at least 28,932 people had died while trying to… Continue reading Mediterranean rescuers say saved 175,000 people since 2015

‘No bra, no entry’: Nigeria university rule sparks backlash

LAGOS: A Nigerian university has ignited an online row after a video showed female staff members touching the breasts of women to check if they were wearing bras before taking part in an exam. Hundreds of thousands of people have viewed the video of staff at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) in the southwestern Ogun state… Continue reading ‘No bra, no entry’: Nigeria university rule sparks backlash

Germany calls for Iran to resume nuclear talks

BERLIN: Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Wednesday called Iran to resume talks over its nuclear programme as the conflict between Israel and the Islamic republic raged. Wadephul said he had delivered the message to his Iranian counterpart in a phone call on Monday together with the French and British foreign ministers and the European… Continue reading Germany calls for Iran to resume nuclear talks

More than 200 India plane crash victims identified

AHMEDABAD: More than 200 victims of the Air India jet crash have been identified through DNA testing, Indian authorities said Wednesday, inching towards ending an agonising wait for relatives. There was one survivor out of 242 passengers and crew on board the London-bound plane on Thursday when it slammed into a residential area of Ahmedabad,… Continue reading More than 200 India plane crash victims identified

Tense scenes unfold at PIA as ‘explosion’ simulated in emergency exercise

GEORGE TOWN: Chaos briefly unfolded at the runway of the Penang International Airport (PIA) when over 134 passengers were seen ‘injured’ and ‘dead’ following a simulated explosion involving a Boeing 738 aircraft operated by ‘Harimau Kumbang Air’. The scene, however, was part of a full-scale aerodrome emergency exercise, EX Harimau Kumbang, conducted to strengthen preparedness… Continue reading Tense scenes unfold at PIA as ‘explosion’ simulated in emergency exercise

Malaysia-U.S. ties must be guided by smart diplomacy – DPM Ahmad Zahid

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Malaysia’s diplomatic engagement with the United States must be carefully structured, guided by smart diplomacy and firmly rooted in comprehensive national interests. Ahmad Zahid, who is also Minister of Rural and Regional Development, said this was essential given the United States’ role as… Continue reading Malaysia-U.S. ties must be guided by smart diplomacy – DPM Ahmad Zahid

Musk’s X sues to block New York social media transparency law

WASHINGTON: Elon Musk’s X Corp has filed a lawsuit challenging a New York state law that requires social media companies to report how they moderate hate speech and disinformation. The complaint, filed in a federal court in Manhattan, seeks to halt the law, which X argues violates the First Amendment by forcing platforms to disclose… Continue reading Musk’s X sues to block New York social media transparency law

Putin makes Iran-Israeli mediation pitch in call with UAE president

MOSCOW: The leaders of Russia and the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday warned of “extremely negative consequences” from the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict , as President Vladimir Putin pushed himself as a possible mediator. In a phone call with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Putin “confirmed Russia’s readiness to provide mediation assistance to promote dialogue… Continue reading Putin makes Iran-Israeli mediation pitch in call with UAE president

Five escape death as car catches fire in Balik Pulau

BALIK PULAU: Quick thinking by five friends saved their lives when the Toyota Camry they were travelling in suddenly emitted smoke and caught fire along Jalan Tun Sardon here today Seri Balik Pulau Fire and Rescue Station operations commander Mohamad Nizar Ibrahim said the group, consisting of one man and four women in their 50s,… Continue reading Five escape death as car catches fire in Balik Pulau

Presence, investment of major global companies ensure stability of nation’s energy sector – Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: The presence and investment of major global companies, such as the leading United States oil company ConocoPhillips, are crucial in ensuring the stability and sustainability of the nation’s energy sector, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, who is also the finance minister, received a courtesy visit from ConocoPhillips chairman and chief… Continue reading Presence, investment of major global companies ensure stability of nation’s energy sector – Anwar