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Trump seeks global backing to secure vital Gulf oil route
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump urged other nations to help secure a vital shipping lane choked off by the war…
China finishes runner-up in AFC U23 Asian Cup (updated 2)
JEDDAH, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- China missed its chance to win the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup title after losing…
Wei Chong-Kai Wun surrender Indonesia Masters crown
KUALA LUMPUR: Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun are still searching for a winning formula against Sabar Karyaman Gutama-Moh Reza Pahlevi…
Second African Swine Fever Case Detected In South Korea
SEOUL, Jan 23 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- South Korea on Friday confirmed its second case of African swine fever (ASF) this year, prompting authorities…
South Korea Introduces AI Regulation Laws; Fines For Failure To Disclose AI Use
With the United States being where the largest AI companies are located, it’s therefore maybe a bit surprising that it’s…
Korean Air, Sister Airlines To Ban In-Flight Use Of Power Banks
SEOUL, Jan 23 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- Korean Air Lines Co., South Korea's flag carrier, and its four affiliate airlines will ban…
South Korea repatriates 73 scam suspects from Cambodia in $33 million online fraud probe
INCHEON, South Korea, Jan 23 (Reuters) - South Korea has repatriated 73 people suspected of involvement in online scam operations…
Starting school at six: How Malaysia stacks up against its neighbours
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 — Malaysian children may soon begin formal schooling at six years old instead of seven, after Prime…
Sze Fei-Izzuddin power into Indonesia Masters quarter-finals
KUALA LUMPUR: World No. 9 Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani kept themselves firmly in contention for a first title in…
Asian defence firms riding on the wave of growing tensions
GEOPOLITICAL tensions were sky-high last year, and US President Donald Trump's recent military actions in Venezuela and bid for Greenland…
Trade deal won’t compel Malaysia to rely only on nuclear tech from US
In November, energy transition and water transformation minister Fadillah Yusof said Malaysia would have access to technology and power plant…
#Showbiz: BTS fans scramble for tickets as K-pop stars launch first tour since military service
SEOUL: Chart-topping K-pop boy band BTS is set to embark on a global concert tour in April, marking its first…
South Korea enacts world’s first comprehensive AI law
South Korea’s AI Basic Act takes effect, requiring disclosure of AI use and deepfake labelling with fines up to 30…
South Korea To Set Up World Cup Base Camp In Guadalajara
SEOUL, Jan 22 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- South Korea will have their base camp for the upcoming FIFA Cup in the western Mexican…
Gilberto Silva backs Brazil’s new generation for 2026 World Cup
Brazil legend Gilberto Silva praises the new generation of players ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, expressing hope they…
Japan court sentences ex-PM Abe’s assassin to life in prison
Tetsuya Yamagami was arrested on the spot after fatally firing at former prime minister Shinzo Abe with a homemade gun.…
Manulife says local equities poised for long-term re-rating
PETALING JAYA: Malaysian equities are poised for a long-term re-rating, underpinned by the currency, domestic consumption, tourism inflows and capital…
Gilberto Silva Praises Brazil’s New Generation Ahead Of 2026 World Cup
PETALING JAYA, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Former Brazil international Gilberto Silva has praised the new generation of Brazilian players, highlighting their…
S.Korea court sentences ex-PM Han to 23-year jail in martial law role
SEOUL: A South Korean court on Wednesday sentenced former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to 23 years in jail for charges…
South Korea court sentences ex-PM Han to 23-year jail term in case related to martial law
SEOUL, Jan 21 (Reuters) - A South Korean court on Wednesday sentenced former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to 23 years…
ART deal crucial to secure future of semiconductor industry, says Johari
KUALA LUMPUR: The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) was crucial to secure the future of the Malaysian semiconductor industry, where…
Japan court to rule in trial of man charged with killing ex-PM Abe
TOKYO, Jan 21 (Reuters) - A Japanese court will on Wednesday deliver its verdict on a man accused of fatally…
Top seeds Pearly-Thinaah survive American pair test at Indonesia Masters
KUALA LUMPUR: World No. 2 Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah survived an early scare to keep their Indonesia Masters title hopes alive…
Speedy Tigers fall to narrow defeat against Australia in friendly
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia fell 3-2 to a weakened Australian side in a hockey friendly in Perth on Tuesday.The world No.…
BERNAMA – Malaysia’s Inflation Up 1.6 Pct In December 2025 –
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation rose 1.6 per cent in December 2025, with the consumer price index at…
Trump Gov’t Would Start Replacing Reciprocal Tariffs Immediately If Supreme Court Rules Against Them: USTR
WASHINGTON, Jan 20 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- If the Supreme Court undoes United States President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs, his administration would begin replacing…
Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam : Jan 20, 2026
CAMBODIA 1.TACKLING CYBER CRIMES WITH FOREIGN SUPPORT -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE Cambodia has taken stern measures to eliminate cross-border…
European Countries Rally Against US Tariff Over Greenland
BRUSSELS, Jan 19 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- The transatlantic rift over Greenland deepened remarkably on Sunday as Europe mounted a rare, unified…
Foreign Funds Log Second Straight Week Of Net Inflows Of RM716.1 Mln
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors extended their net buying streak for a second consecutive week, recording net inflows…