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Canada dazzle to end New Zealand's World Cup dominance and reach final
BRISTOL: Canada ended New Zealand's decade of dominance at the Women's World Cup, conjuring a 34-19 victory over the Black…

India cricket ends US$43.6m sponsorship after online gambling ban
NEW DELHI: Indian cricket is looking for a new main sponsor after a fantasy sports gaming platform pulled out of…

Yu Qi patches up Great Wall after Shi Feng's Paris fall
KUALA LUMPUR: China's Great Wall suffered a crack at the World Championships when world No. 4 Li Shi Feng crashed…

German-born Castrop named in South Korea squad
SEOUL: South Korea coach Hong Myung Bo has called up former German youth international Jens Castrop for next month's friendlies…

MACC arrests top DBKL officer, two contractors over IT project probe
KUALA LUMPUR: A senior Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) officer was arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) this afternoon.It…

NST Leader: Why the Gig Workers Bill 2025 must get it right
AFTER years of being around in the country, Malaysia's 1.2 million gig workers are finally getting a law to call…

Electric cars are more eco-friendly even in US: Study
PARIS: Electric vehicles are less harmful to the environment than their petrol-guzzling counterparts even in the United States, where electric…

Decision on Aliff Syukri's obscene video charges to be delivered tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sepang Sessions Court will deliver its decision tomorrow on entrepreneur Datuk Seri Aliff Syukri Kamarzaman's obscene video…

The West's fading credibility
THE vibes in the environment reflect an irrelevant West. The Euro-American world has been demotivating, at least for some academics…

Norway's oil fund faces election storm over Israel ties
INVESTMENTS in Israel have taken centre stage in Norway's election campaign, sparking an unusually public debate over how the world's…

Mother, son survive terrifying moment as tree falls on car in Shah Alam
SHAH ALAM: A woman and her nine-year-old son faced a terrifying moment when a tree fell onto their car on…

Musk's xAI takes Apple, OpenAI to court over alleged AI monopoly
WASHINGTON: Elon Musk's companies xAI and X filed a sweeping US antitrust lawsuit Monday against Apple and OpenAI, alleging the…

Heavy rain, strong winds cause fallen trees in Selangor
KUALA LUMPUR: Heavy rain and strong winds that swept through several parts of Selangor yesterday caused fallen trees and broken…

Over RM7mil frozen after senior local govt officer, 2 others arrested
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has frozen more than RM7 million in assets following the arrest of three individuals…

UN slams 'shocking' global inaction after Israeli strike on Gaza hospital
GENEVA: A UN chief slammed "shocking" global inaction over the Gaza conflict Monday after an Israeli strike on a hospital…

Health minister warns against blocking one-hour early leave for pregnant staff
PUTRAJAYA: Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad has stressed that all health facilities must strictly adhere to regulations that…

Bursa Malaysia closes above key 1,600 level, tracking regional rally
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia closed higher for the third consecutive day, breaking the psychological 1,600 mark, lifted by positive regional…

Push for swift passage of Gig Workers Bill, says activist
KUALA LUMPUR: The Gig Workers Bill, tabled for its first reading in the Dewan Rakyat today, is expected to evolve…

Johor Smart City agenda gains international traction with regional participation
JOHOR BARU: Johor's ambitious Smart City agenda is gaining international traction, with participants from Singapore, Korea, Indonesia, Brunei and Thailand…

No spark, no smashes: Zii Jia pleads for time after World C'ships exit
KUALA LUMPUR: A subdued Lee Zii Jia made a quiet exit from the World Championships in Paris on Monday, underlining…

Zii Jia rates comeback performance 'five out of ten' in Paris
KUALA LUMPUR: Lee Zii Jia's long-awaited comeback ended in a crushing blow as he crashed out in the opening round…

Russia attacks Ukraine's Sumy region, killing one, injuring nine
KYIV: Russia launched renewed overnight drone attacks on Ukraine's border region of Sumy, killing one person and injuring nine others,…

Fahmi invites Malaysians to enliven National Day celebrations
PUTRAJAYA: Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has called on all Malaysians to actively participate in a variety of programmes lined…

Stronger private sector role can boost Rahmah initiatives' success
SUBANG JAYA: The collective involvement of the private sector is key to strengthening the social safety net and expanding the…

Japan's Ishiba bounces back in polls, defies calls to quit
TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's poll ratings have rebounded a month after disastrous election results left his premiership hanging…

New Zealand Post suspends US deliveries over tariff uncertainty
WELLINGTON: New Zealand's postal service said it had suspended most deliveries to the United States, citing uncertainty over the impact…

#SHOWBIZ: Zarina Anjoulie: I don't create indecent videos
KUALA LUMPUR: Popular actress Zarina Anjoulie, 37, has strongly denied rumours that she is involved in creating "indecent videos" with…

Johor weak quakes: Two Segamat colleges allowed online teaching, learning for 3 days
PUTRAJAYA: Two community colleges in Segamat, Johor, have been granted approval to conduct online teaching and learning (PdP) sessions from…

Olympic Council of Asia says Saudi Winter Games 'on schedule'
HONG KONG: The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) says that preparations for the 2029 Asian Winter Games in Saudi Arabia…