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Trump warns Venezuela to take back prisoners or face ‘incalculable’ price
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday warned the Venezuelan government that it must accept the return of all…
EU pledges to strike trade deal with U.S. amid tariff twists
BRUSSELS, May 26 (Xinhua) -- The European Commission remains "fully committed" to reaching a trade deal with the United States…
Mexico’s election body probes alleged political interference ahead of judicial vote
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexico's electoral authority is investigating complaints that political groups, including ruling party Morena, are trying to sway…
EU countries set to express concern about Hungary legislation targeting LGBTQ+ people, draft shows
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -More than a dozen European countries are expected to issue a declaration saying they are "deeply concerned" about…
Regional bloc warns of higher temperatures in Horn of Africa
NAIROBI, May 26 (Xinhua) -- At least seven countries in the Horn of Africa region are expected to record higher-than-normal…
Kidnappers demanded 80kg of gold worth RM40mil from victim, say Kelantan cops
KOTA BARU: Kelantan police say that the actual amount of gold demanded in ransom by four suspects who kidnapped a…
PM Anwar, Premier Li agree to enhance strategic cooperation through Asean-GCC-China Summit
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Chinese Premier Li Qiang have agreed to further enhance strategic…
Renault leverages Shanghai development centre for cars aimed at markets outside Europe
French carmaker Renault Group is using its Chinese development centre to design new models aimed at markets beyond Europe, a…
France’s Macron calls for world order ‘based on law’ in Vietnam; denies ‘domestic dispute’ with wife after plane video
HANOI (AFP): French President Emmanuel Macron called Monday for the preservation of a world order "based on law", as he…
Malaysia signs deal to initiate trade talks with GCC, eyes expansion of businesses
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has set its sights on expanding trade with the oil-rich Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries after signing…
Singapore’s Home Team humanoid robots to be deployed by mid-2027, RM330mil to be invested, says information minister
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): Singapore's Home Team officers will work together with their robot counterparts when the latter are deployed…
Malaysia, Indonesia to lead setting-up of Asean Halal Council
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Indonesia are set to lead the establishment of the Asean Halal Council to position the bloc as…
Malaysia, Singapore agree to strengthen investment and trade cooperation
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Singapore have further agreed to enhance cooperation in investment and trade, focusing on key bilateral projects,…
Teluk Intan Municipal Council reverses decision on vandal after talks with MIC
PETALING JAYA: A man who was arrested for allegedly vandalising the Teluk Intan Municipal Council building has reached an agreement…
Remand extended for suspect in Bachok acid attack
BACHOK: The remand order for a 38-year-old woman suspected of splashing acid on a spa owner in Beris Kubur Besar,…
Evolving ties: Malaysia and China shift from trade to innovation partnership
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and China’s partnership is evolving from traditional trade to a deeper collaboration based on innovation, talent, and…
Sungai Linggi set to boost Melaka ecotourism, says Chief Minister
MELAKA: Sungai Linggi is set to become a key ecotourism destination aimed at stimulating economic growth in rural areas, says…
MOOve it: Perak wants farmers to graze their cows in state-designated fields
BATU GAJAH: Perak cattle farmers have been urged to graze their animals at designated fields prepared by the state, says…
Year Six pupils in Sarawak to sit for inaugural state-level test on Oct 15-16
KUCHING: Sarawak's standardised assessment for Year Six pupils will get underway this October, says state Education, Innovation and Talent Development…
South Koreans eye constitutional change to president’s power after martial law
SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea's political crisis has ignited bipartisan calls for constitutional amendments to reshape the power of the president,…
Man, 67, falls prey to promises of profit, loses over RM625,000
JOHOR BARU: A 67-year-old man lost over RM625,000 after falling for a fake investment scheme that promised high returns.Johor Baru…
Asean leaders assemble in KL today for key summit, related meetings
KUALA LUMPUR: South-East Asian leaders have gathered in the Malaysian capital here on Monday (May 26) to deliberate on regional…
France, Vietnam set to sign dozens of deals as Macron visits Hanoi
HANOI (Reuters) -France and Vietnam are set to sign dozens of deals on Monday when French President Emmanuel Macron meets…
Greece’s tourism projected to maintain strong growth in 2025
ATHENS, May 25 (Xinhua) -- Greece's tourism sector is projected to maintain its strong growth in 2025, with international arrivals…
Ancient mudbrick building with Coptic murals unearthed in Egypt
CAIRO, May 25 (Xinhua) -- An Egyptian archaeological mission has uncovered a mudbrick building dating to the 6th-7th centuries in…
Climate change to weaken Middle East wind energy: study
JERUSALEM, May 25 (Xinhua) -- Climate change is projected to reshape wind energy potential across the Middle East, with turbine-height…
Ethiopia reports first mpox case
ADDIS ABABA, May 25 (Xinhua) -- Ethiopia has recorded its first mpox case since the outbreak in Africa last year,…
German chief of defence orders swift expansion of warfare capabilities
BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany's Chief of Defence, Carsten Breuer, has ordered the German military to be fully equipped with weapons and…
Hong Kong IPOs raise over US$9.7bil so far in 2025
HONG KONG, May 25 (Bernama-Xinhua): Paul Chan, financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, said on…