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Call for action to address woes of healthcare workers
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s public healthcare system is buckling under the weight of mounting workloads, chronic understaffing and years of underinvestment,…

Abrahamsen triumphs in Tour de France stage 11 as Pogacar escapes crash
NORWAY’S Jonas Abrahamsen claimed victory in stage 11 of the Tour de France, delivering a thrilling performance in Toulouse. Meanwhile,…

Germany, UK Sign Treaty to Reset Post-Brexit Ties
BERLIN: Friedrich Merz embarks on his first trip to London as German chancellor on Thursday to meet with British Prime…

Trump Expects China to Impose Death Penalty for Fentanyl
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he thinks China will soon sentence people to death for fentanyl…

Shocking case of alleged infant rape, selling of footage
PUTRAJAYA: Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail yesterday revealed a disturbing case involving the rape of a three-month-old infant,…

‘CJ must embody integrity, competence and impartiality’
PETALING JAYA: The individual set to be appointed as Malaysia’s new chief justice must embody the highest standards of integrity,…

156 klinik kesihatan dilengkapi sistem digital CCMS
KUALA LUMPUR: Sebanyak 156 Klinik Kesihatan di seluruh negara telah dilengkapi dengan sistem pengurusan digital berasaskan awan (CCMS), dengan 70…

Istanbul mayor Imamoglu gets 20-month jail term for threatening prosecutor
ISTANBUL: Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a prominent opposition figure in Turkey, has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for…

Hamas accuses Israel of long-term Gaza military control
GAZA CITY: Hamas has accused Israel of seeking long-term military control over the Gaza Strip, dismissing reports of progress in…

Sweden jails four men over hip hop star C.Gambino murder
GOTHENBURG: A Swedish court has sentenced four men to prison for their involvement in the murder of rapper C.Gambino, a…

Penang eases rules for religious speakers following guidelines
BUTTERWORTH: Penang does not impose restrictions on religious speakers as long as they adhere to state guidelines and laws, according…

Workplace accidents in Malaysia hit 4,409 cases from Jan to May 2024
TAIPING: A total of 4,409 workplace accidents were recorded across Malaysia from January to May this year, according to the…

Melaka digital village project boosts rural service delivery with QR codes
KUALA LUMPUR: The Melaka Digital Village (KDM) project, launched two years ago, has become a benchmark for digital addressing systems…

Russia intercepts $150m cocaine hidden in banana shipment
MOSCOW: Russian customs officials uncovered 820 kilograms of cocaine hidden beneath a shipment of bananas, marking the country’s largest drug…

Huawei tops China smartphone market after 4 years amid US curbs
BEIJING: Huawei has surged back to the top of China’s smartphone market for the first time in over four years,…

Diageo CEO steps down amid tariff challenges, interim CFO takes over
LONDON: Diageo, the global drinks giant behind brands like Guinness and Smirnoff, confirmed the sudden departure of CEO Debra Crew.…

Liverpool target Newcastle’s Isak in £120m transfer move
LIVERPOOL are reportedly preparing a massive £120 million bid for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, despite the Magpies’ strong stance…

US envoy supports Trump’s claim on Netanyahu trial as witch hunt
TEL AVIV: US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee publicly supported Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after attending his corruption trial,…

Public-private collaboration key to fight corruption in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Combating corruption requires a united commitment from both public institutions and private enterprises to foster integrity and resilient…

Real Madrid confirm Lucas Vazquez departure after 23 trophies
REAL Madrid confirmed the departure of long-serving defender Lucas Vazquez after his contract expired. The club extended his deal briefly…

Summit on Palestinian statehood set for September in New York
PARIS: A high-level diplomatic summit to advance Palestinian statehood recognition and regional peace efforts will take place in September, a…

Florian Wellbrock claims world 10km swim gold after water delay in Singapore
GERMANY’s Florian Wellbrock secured victory in the men’s 10km open water swim at the World Aquatics Championships, overcoming a delayed…

Malaysia equips 156 health clinics with AI-driven CCMS for faster care
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 156 health clinics across Malaysia have adopted a cloud-based content management system (CCMS), significantly reducing…

Negeri Sembilan water tariff hike proposal to enhance sustainability
SEREMBAN: The proposed water tariff adjustment in Negeri Sembilan is set to strengthen the state’s water supply system and infrastructure,…

France condemns civilian abuses in Syria’s Sweida conflict
PARIS: France has strongly condemned reported abuses against civilians in Syria’s Sweida region, calling for an immediate halt to violence.…

Silver says NBA to study possible expansion beyond 30 teams
NBA team owners authorized league officials to begin an in-depth analysis regarding expansion on Tuesday, but NBA commissioner Adam Silver…

Malaysia and New Zealand boost education ties in green tech and energy
WELLINGTON: Malaysia is enhancing its academic collaboration with New Zealand through new agreements between local universities and leading institutions in…

Police confirm nudity at E-Hati motivational programme in Shah Alam
SHAH ALAM: Police have verified that four individuals performed a nude and lewd act during a segment of the ‘Queens…

National security, judicial appointments discussed at Conference of Rulers meeting
KUALA LUMPUR: Issues concerning national security, judicial appointments, and the proposed ban on vape were among the key topics discussed…