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Trump says US struck alleged drug vessel
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States had carried out a strike on a vessel allegedly…

Asean states must unite to ensure justice for children – Azalina
KOTA TINGGI: Asean member states must dismantle barriers that prevent children from accessing justice and work together to guarantee their…

Netanyahu vows deeper push into Gaza City
JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that the army was "deepening" its assault in and around Gaza City,…

Today's news in pictures – Sunday, Sept 7, 2025
MISSED what happened today? Here's a glimpse at what happened throughout the country in photographs.© New Straits Times Press (M)…

Palestine coach aims to continue good record against Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Palestine plan to use tomorrow's international friendly against Malaysia at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium as a stepping stone towards…

500 advocacy notices issued on first day of Op PUU in KL
KUALA LUMPUR: Five hundred advocacy notices were issued on the first day of the Advocacy Campaign for Operation Compliance with…

Three highway company directors to face graft charges tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR: Three directors of a highway construction company will be charged in the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court tomorrow in…

Modern Racing duo narrowly claim touring production title
KUALA LUMPUR: Wong Yew Choong and guest driver Hii Wan Jian settled for fifth in the Malaysia Touring Car Championships'…

WFM's trust in Jia Rong pays off
KUALA LUMPUR: Wushu exponent Lee Jia Rong announced herself as a star after delivering Malaysia's fourth gold medal at the…

Boy mauled by dog in Kajang to undergo second surgery
KAJANG: The six-year-old boy who was mauled by a dog in Taman Megah on Wednesday is scheduled for further surgery.District…

Penang Welfare Dept investigates child exploitation claims on TikTok
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Welfare Department has launched a preliminary investigation into allegations that a father exploited his two young…

Pope declares Carlo Acutis, 'God's influencer', first millennial saint
VATICAN CITY: Tens of thousands of people gathered at the Vatican on Sunday as Pope Leo XIV proclaimed the Catholic…

Kiandee: 'Treat AGM disruption as lesson, move forward'
SHAH ALAM: Bersatu must view the incident that took place during party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's speech yesterday as…

Hannah wants NSAs to organise more sports clinics
PETALING JAYA: Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh urged more National Sports Associations (NSA) nationwide to come forward and organise…

MMEA advises against fishing alone during monsoon season
TUMPAT: Fishermen and anglers heading to sea during the northeast monsoon season have been advised to go out in groups…

Gasly to start from Monza pit lane after engine change
MONZA: French driver Pierre Gasly, who had qualified on the last row of the grid for today's Italian Grand Prix,…

Trump warns Chicago of 'war' as crackdown threats escalate
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump threatened on Saturday to unleash his newly rebranded "Department of War" on Chicago, further heightening tensions…

Indonesia's new capital Nusantara risks fading into white elephant
NUSANTARA, Indonesia: A year after it was inaugurated, Indonesia's would-be new capital Nusantara attracts tourists and construction workers, but most…

Women aged 35-65 encouraged to undergo early cervical cancer screening
LUNDU: Women aged 35 to 65 who are still sexually active are encouraged to undergo early cervical cancer screening to…

Russia unleashes 800 drones, missiles on Ukraine, strikes heart of Kyiv
KYIV: Russia fired its biggest-ever aerial barrage at Ukraine early Sunday, killing at least two people and setting the seat…

Fahmi condemns online threats against pathologist in Zara Qairina case
TAWAU: Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil described the actions of certain parties misusing social media to spread slander, shame individuals,…

Dubai looks to capitalise on weak dirham to lure British home buyers
DUBAI/LONDON: Emirati real-estate developers are looking to lure British investors to the United Arab Emirates where a weaker dirham, pegged…

Agong's Cup: Johor nowhere near perfect, says coach
KUALA LUMPUR: Johor gave their Agong's Cup rivals a scary early warning after hammering Pahang 122-17 in their opening pool…

Tuchel urges England to rise to Serbian challenge after unconvincing win over Andorra
LONDON: England manager Thomas Tuchel has called on his team to deliver a statement performance as they prepare to face…

Retired civil servant remanded over threat to pathologist in Zara Qairina inquest
Olivia MiwilKOTA KINABALU: A retired civil servant who allegedly threatened a pathologist who testified at the inquest of the late…

South Korea to tighten mortgage rules in Seoul, boost housing supply
SEOUL: South Korea tightened mortgage rules for Seoul on Sunday, unveiling plans to tackle a housing shortage in the capital…

Langkawi ride death should serve as 'wake-up' call, says cycling president
KUALA LUMPUR: The fatal accident that occurred during the Langkawi Legendary Ride (LLR) yesterday (Sept 6) should open the eyes…

A-GC studying need for witness protection in Zara death inquest
KOTA BARU: The Attorney-General's Chambers (A-GC) is mulling whether there is a need to provide protection for witnesses throughout the…

Kampung Jerek residents fear for safety after sun bear sightings
GUA MUSANG: Over 3,000 residents from seven villages in Kampung Jerek are concerned for their safety after a sun bear…