IGA Swiatek secured her first Cincinnati Open final berth with a commanding 7-5, 6-3 victory over Elena Rybakina. The Polish star will now face Jasmine Paolini, who overcame Veronika Kudermetova 6-3, 6-7 (2/7), 6-3 in a hard-fought semi-final. Swiatek, a six-time Grand Slam champion, is set to compete in her 13th WTA 1000 final. Paolini,…
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IGA Swiatek secured her first Cincinnati Open final berth with a commanding 7-5, 6-3 victory over Elena Rybakina. The Polish star will now face Jasmine Paolini, who overcame Veronika Kudermetova 6-3, 6-7 (2/7), 6-3 in a hard-fought semi-final. Swiatek, a six-time Grand Slam champion, is set to compete in her 13th WTA 1000 final. Paolini,…
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LONDON: Words popularised by Gen Z and Gen Alpha such as “skibidi”, “delulu”, and “tradwife” are among 6,000 new entries added to the online edition of the Cambridge Dictionary over the past year. Cambridge University Press described “tradwife”, a blend of “traditional wife”, as reflecting a controversial social media trend embracing conventional gender roles. The…
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NEWCASTLE United have confirmed the signing of midfielder Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa. The 24-year-old becomes the club’s fourth summer signing after agreeing to a long-term deal. British media reports indicate the transfer fee was £39 million, with potential add-ons worth £4 million. Ramsey progressed through Villa’s academy and made 167 senior appearances for the…
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ESPANYOL pulled off a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Atletico Madrid in their La Liga season opener. Atletico took the lead through a spectacular free-kick by Julian Alvarez in the 37th minute. Alvarez nearly doubled the advantage before the hour mark but struck the post instead. Espanyol equalised late through Miguel Rubio after a set-piece…
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PARIS Saint-Germain opened their Ligue 1 title defence with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Nantes on Sunday. Vitinha’s second-half strike, aided by a deflection, proved decisive as PSG secured three points at Stade de la Beaujoire. The Portuguese midfielder’s effort in the 67th minute took a wicked deflection off Chidozie Awaziem before beating goalkeeper Anthony…
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JAPAN winger Ritsu Doan made an instant impact for Eintracht Frankfurt with two goals in their 5-0 German Cup first-round victory over fifth-tier Engers. The summer signing from Freiburg opened his account in first-half stoppage time with a composed finish after a driving run. Doan doubled his tally nine minutes after the break by cutting…
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LOS ANGELES: Horror thriller Weapons has secured the top spot at the North American box office for the second consecutive weekend with $25 million in ticket sales. The Warner Bros. production stars Julia Garner from Ozark and Josh Brolin of Avengers fame in a chilling tale about the unexplained vanishing of children from the same…
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LONDON: British actor Terence Stamp, who became famous for playing brooding villains and starred in “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert”, has died at the age of 87. His family confirmed the news on Sunday, stating he leaves behind a remarkable legacy in both acting and writing. “He leaves behind an extraordinary body…
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CHELSEA began their Premier League campaign with a frustrating 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace. The Blues, fresh from their Club World Cup triumph, lacked sharpness in attack. Palace thought they had taken an early lead through Eberechi Eze’s free-kick. VAR intervened, ruling out the goal due to Marc Guehi obstructing Chelsea’s wall. New signing Estevao…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Authorities are seeking information from TikTok in connection with a user who claimed to be a surgeon involved in the autopsy of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said police and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) are jointly investigating the matter. “We are waiting for TikTok…
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THERE is nothing wrong with parents helping out their adult children from time to time. However, in certain situations — such as job applications — it is probably best not to get too involved. A Malaysian employer was recently taken aback after receiving a job application from the mother of a 25-year-old individual. In a…
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JERUSALEM: Israel confirmed it struck an energy infrastructure site in Yemen’s capital Sanaa on Sunday, targeting facilities linked to the Iran-backed Huthi rebels. A military statement said the operation hit “an energy infrastructure site that served the Huthi terrorist regime” near the rebel-held capital without specifying the exact location. Huthi-run Al-Masirah TV reported the attack…
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ISTANBUL: Hundreds of residents have fled their homes as firefighters battle a fierce wildfire sweeping through Turkey’s historic Gallipoli peninsula. The blaze began on Saturday in Canakkale province, rapidly spreading through dry hills near Gelibolu town along the strategic Dardanelles Strait. Canakkale governor Omer Toraman confirmed 250 people were evacuated from five villages overnight, with…
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ARSENAL began their Premier League season with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford. Riccardo Calafiori scored the decisive goal after capitalising on a goalkeeping error by United’s stand-in shot-stopper Altay Bayindir. The Italian defender headed into an empty net after Bayindir misjudged a Declan Rice corner in the 13th minute. Despite…
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OICHA: At least nine people died when a militia linked to Islamic State launched an overnight attack in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Allied Democratic Forces targeted civilians in Oicha town, looting shops and burning homes between Saturday night and Sunday morning. Local civil group leader Isaac Kavalami confirmed eight civilians and one…
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BOGOTÁ: Gunmen killed seven people at a pool hall in Ecuador’s Santo Domingo city, police confirmed on Sunday, marking the latest deadly attack in the nation’s escalating gang violence crisis. National police reported the victims died from gunshot wounds in the nightlife district of Santo Domingo, located 150 kilometres west of Quito. Authorities are investigating…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Tetra Pak, a global leader in food processing and packaging solutions, has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in its operations by 2030 and across its entire value chain by 2050. This ambition is supported by key initiatives such as reducing fossil-based materials in packaging, improving energy efficiency across facilities,…
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PETALING JAYA: Over 27,000 students were reported to have left public schools nationwide last year, a statistic that has drawn concern it may unfairly reflect on teachers and schools if released without context. National Union of the Teaching Profession secretary-general Fouzi Singon warned that the way such data is presented could distort public perception. He…
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MELAKA: Police are seeking public assistance in an animal cruelty case involving a severely injured dog found in the Krubong industrial area. The dog suffered extensive injuries, including fur and skin stripped from parts of its body and head. Melaka Tengah police chief ACP Christopher Patit confirmed receiving a report at 2.43 pm today. He…
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KOTA MARUDU: A total of 863 youth from Kota Kinabalu and Labuan took part in the Borneo Zone 1 Kembara Jumpa Orang Muda (Kembara JOM) 2.0 programme. The event was held at Kampung Tagaroh from August 15 to 17. Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Adam Adli highlighted the programme’s role in strengthening rural youth empowerment.…
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BAYSHONAI KALAY: Aziz Ahmed, a local schoolteacher in Buner, northwestern Pakistan said the thunder accompanying recent torrential rains was so loud he thought the “end of the world had come”. Water, rocks and trees were swept down the mountainside after two days of intense monsoon rains, burying people and homes in their path. “You can…
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KOTA BHARU: The 8th Battalion of the General Operations Force seized timber worth over RM19 million in raids on two sawmills in Tanah Merah. GOF Southeast Brigade Commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid confirmed the first seizure involved 33 bundles of timber, logs, processing equipment, and a lorry near Jalan Bukit Kechik. Investigations…
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MARC MARQUEZ claimed his first-ever victory at the Red Bull Ring in the Austrian MotoGP. The Ducati rider secured his ninth win of the season, further solidifying his lead in the championship standings. Starting fourth on the grid, Marquez overtook pole-sitter Marco Bezzecchi on lap 20 before pulling away for his sixth straight win. Rookie…
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IMMIGRATION FC pulled off a stunning 2-1 upset against Terengganu FC in the FA Cup round of 16 first leg at Batu Kawan State Stadium. Brazilian striker Joao Pedro emerged as the match-winner with a dramatic 91st-minute header to secure a vital advantage for Immigration FC. The return leg will take place in Kuala Terengganu…
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PETALING JAYA: Plans to set up autism centres in every state under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) have been welcomed as a long-overdue step in providing specialised support for children with autism. Johor Disabled Children Charitable and Cares Organisation founder and president Dr Yahya Haidrus said the move recognised that early intervention and structured learning…
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PETALING JAYA: Educationists and disability advocates have urged Malaysia’s university admissions system to drop automatic course restrictions on persons with disabilities (PwD) following the recent case of an autistic student who was reportedly disqualified from entering a public university because of his condition. They said admissions must move away from across-the-board restrictions and instead adopt…
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KOTA BHARU: Batalion 8 Pasukan Gerakan Am (PGA) merampas pelbagai jenis kayu membabitkan nilai lebih RM19 juta selepas melakukan pemeriksaan ke atas dua kilang kayu secara berasingan di Tanah Merah, semalam. Komander Briged Tenggara PGA Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid berkata rampasan pertama dilakukan di sebuah kilang kayu dekat Jalan Bukit Kechik, membabitkan…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Authorities are seeking information from TikTok in connection with a user who claimed to be a surgeon involved in the autopsy of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said police and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) are jointly investigating the matter. “We are waiting for TikTok…
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WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Sunday hailed “big progress” on Russia, days after meeting his counterpart from that country, Vladimir Putin, in Alaska for a high-stakes summit aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. “BIG PROGRESS ON RUSSIA. STAY TUNED!” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform, without elaborating – AFP
KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, speaking in Brussels on Sunday, said the current front lines in his country’s war against Russia should be the basis for peace talks. “We need real negotiations, which means we can start where the front line is now,“ Zelenskiy said, adding that European leaders supported this. Zelenskiy reiterated his position…
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THE United States will keep trying to create a scenario to help end Russia’s war with Ukraine, but that might not be possible, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told CBS on Sunday. “If peace is not going to be possible here and this is just going to continue on as a war, people will…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Imigresen FC (IFC) mencipta kejutan dalam saingan Piala FA selepas menundukkan Terengganu FC (TFC) 2-1, dalam aksi penuh dramatik pada minit akhir perlawanan pertama pusingan 16 di Stadium Negeri Batu Kawan, Pulau Pinang, petang tadi. Penyerang import Brazil Joao Pedro muncul wira tuan rumah, apabila menyempurnakan peluang pada minit ke-91, sekali gus memberikan…
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KANGAR: Jabatan Kemajuan Masyarakat (KEMAS) Perlis kekal beriltizam memperkasa wanita luar bandar, terutama usahawan di bawah bimbingannya. Pengarah KEMAS Perlis Mohamad Zaki Ismail menyatakan golongan ini akan terus dibantu menguasai bidang perniagaan selaras program Wanita Inspirasiku bertemakan “Wanita Desa Ke Global”. “Kami berharap usahawan bimbingan KEMAS dapat tingkatkan pendapatan keluarga dan kembangkan pasaran produk hingga…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menghulurkan sumbangan kepada pesakit kanser pangkal hidung tahap empat, Mohd Sharul Ikmal dan pesara tentera dikenali sebagai Pak Nik Soh, yang diuji hampir hilang penglihatan akibat masalah saraf mata. Bantuan berkenaan disampaikan kepada kedua-dua penerima dari Taman Balok Jaya, Kuantan itu oleh Setiausaha Politik kepada Perdana Menteri…
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KUANTAN: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has provided financial assistance to two individuals facing severe health challenges. The aid was delivered on his behalf by political secretary Datuk Ahmad Farhan Fauzi during the Ziarah MADANI programme in Taman Balok Jaya. Mohd Sharul Ikmal, a 27-year-old battling stage-four nasal cancer, was among the recipients. “I…
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MARC MARQUEZ claimed his ninth win of the season at the Austrian MotoGP, further solidifying his championship lead. The Ducati rider, starting fourth on the grid, overtook pole-sitter Marco Bezzecchi on lap 20 before pulling clear for victory. Rookie Fermin Aldeguer pushed hard in the closing stages but finished second, marking his best career result…
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KOTA KINABALU: Kerajaan Sabah memperuntukkan hampir RM600,000 bagi membantu pekerja gig dalam sektor e-hailing membuka akaun Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (KWSP). Ketua Menteri Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor berkata sebanyak 11,109 permohonan diterima daripada pekerja e-hailing untuk membuat caruman berkenaan. “Ini bagi membantu mereka (pekerja e-hailing) yang masih belum membuka akaun KWSP,” katanya berucap merasmikan Program…
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NIBONG TEBAL: The Penang Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) has issued two notices following a fatal accident on Jalan Air Lintas. The accident occurred while a contractor was repairing a road section that failed the California Bearing Ratio (CBR) test. Penang DOSH stated that a motorcycle hit a warning sign at high speed…
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JOHOR BAHRU: Yayasan Sultan Ibrahim Johor (YSIJ) menyalurkan bantuan baik pulih kediaman kepada dua keluarga di Mersing yang ditimpa musibah akibat kerosakan rumah. Menerusi hantaran di Facebook Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar hari ini, kunci bagi rumah dibina baharu itu diserahkan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif YSIJ Mohd Anizam Jamian kepada dua penerima, Alim Mahroji dan Zuraidi Abd…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Mahkamah Koroner Kota Kinabalu, Sabah menetapkan untuk menjalankan inkues bagi menentukan punca dan sebab kematian Zara Qairina Mahathir esok, 18 Ogos. Jabatan Peguam Negara (AGC) dalam kenyataan hari ini memaklumkan perkara demikian susulan permohonan dibuat Pengarah Pendakwaan Negeri Sabah, selaras dengan peruntukan di bawah subseksyen 339(1) Kanun Tatacara Jenayah (Akta593). “Memandangkan kes ini…
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KOTA KINABALU: The inquest into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir will commence tomorrow at the Kota Kinabalu Coroner’s Court. The Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) confirmed the date in a statement today. The Sabah State Prosecution Director requested the inquest under subsection 339(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code. The AGC stated that the case is of…
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FLUMINENSE goalkeeper Fabio has matched Peter Shilton’s all-time record for most competitive appearances in men’s football. The 44-year-old reached 1,390 matches during Fluminense’s 2-1 win over Fortaleza in Brazil’s Serie A on Saturday. Fabio could surpass Shilton’s milestone if he plays against America de Cali in the Copa Sudamericana on Tuesday. “I have to thank…
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KUALA LUMPUR: Peluncur Malaysia menguasai hari terakhir Kejohanan Ski Air dan Sukan Wake Malaysia 2025 di Kompleks Sukan Air, Putrajaya hari ini dan seperti yang dijangka, ratu luncur air negara Aaliyah Yoong Hanifah mendominasi kategori terbuka wanita dengan menyapu bersih ketiga-tiga acara iaitu slalom, tricks dan jump sekali gus muncul juara keseluruhan. Berada pada ranking…
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KUANTAN: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is hosting the MADANI MSME Digital Grant (GDPM) Fest 2025 in Pahang to integrate healthcare MSMEs into technological advancements. The initiative seeks to promote future-ready digital solutions for MSMEs while enhancing efficiency in the healthcare sector. “Various activities like tech demonstrations, healthcare transformation talks, and VR experiences…
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ISTANBUL: Tiga orang maut dan lapan yang lain cedera selepas sekumpulan lelaki bersenjata melepaskan tembakan di sebuah restoran di Brooklyn, New York City (NYC) pada awal pagi Ahad, lapor Anadolu Ajansi (AA). Pesuruhjaya Polis Jessica Tisch berkata anggota polis bertindak balas terhadap laporan kejadian tembakan di Taste of the City Lounge di Franklin Avenue, Crown…
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KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah state government has set aside nearly RM600,000 to assist e-hailing workers in opening Employees Provident Fund (EPF) accounts. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor revealed that 11,109 applications have been received from e-hailing workers for the contributions. “This initiative aims to support those e-hailing workers who have yet to open an…
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ISTANBUL: Three people were killed and eight others wounded when multiple gunmen opened fire inside a restaurant in Brooklyn, New York City, early Sunday, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said officers responded to reports of a shooting at the Taste of the City Lounge on Franklin Avenue in Crown Heights just before…
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KANGAR: The Perlis Community Development Department (KEMAS) has reaffirmed its dedication to empowering rural women, especially those running businesses under its guidance. Director Mohamad Zaki Ismail emphasised ongoing efforts to strengthen women entrepreneurs through the Wanita Inspirasiku programme, themed “Rural Women Going Global”. “We hope rural women, particularly women entrepreneurs under KEMAS’ guidance, will be…
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GEMENCHEH: A headmistress of a Chinese national-type primary school in Gemenceh died after losing consciousness in the teachers’ room. Tampin police chief Supt Amiruddien Sariman confirmed receiving a report of the incident at 11.25 am. The victim had been resting in her room after feeling unwell earlier in the day. Initial investigations revealed she had…
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