McLaren’s Piastri claims Saudi Grand Prix victory, takes lead in F1 world championship as Verstappen’s penalty proves decisive
JEDDAH, April 21 — McLaren’s Oscar Piastri won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix yesterday from Red Bull polesitter Max Verstappen to lead the world championship...
Upset in Johor and Sabah PKR: Deputy Minister Akmal Nasir ousted by Youth chief in party polls, state minister Christina Liew loses post
JOHOR BARU, April 21 — Deputy Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation Akmal Nasir failed to defend his post as Johor Baru PKR chief. The Johor Baru...
Jakim wants legal action against viral post mocking Islam
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) has lodged a formal complaint with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia...
China accuses Philippine frigate of violating sovereignty at Scarborough Shoal in South China Sea
BEIJING, April 21 — China’s Southern Theatre navy said a Philippines frigate had “illegally intruded” into the waters of Scarborough Shoal yesterday, “seriously...
Liverpool’s victory seals Leicester’s fate: Relegation confirmed as Reds one win from Premier League title
LEICESTER, April 21 — Leicester City were relegated from the Premier League as Liverpool moved to within one win of the title yesterday with a 1-0 victory at the...
Ora Good Cat GT is coming to Malaysia — here’s what you need to know
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — Great Wall Motor (GWM) will be launching the Ora Good Cat GT in Malaysia soon. The company revealed its plan during a dinner session with...
‘Secrets of the Penguins’: Slide into Earth Day with an epic documentary full of surprises (VIDEO)
LONDON, April 21 — Years of filming, often in extreme conditions, has provided new insights into the extraordinary challenges endured by penguins for a documentary...
Hugo Gatti, legendary Argentine goalkeeper known as ‘El Loco,’ dies at 80
BUENOS AIRES, April 21 — Hugo Orlando Gatti, a legendary Argentine goalkeeper and former star of the national team, died yesterday at the age of 80, the South...
MB: Skills Johor campus nears completion, set to boost TVET talent without state spending
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — The Skills Johor campus in Kota Tinggi is nearly complete, with construction progress reaching 98.5 per cent, according to Johor Menteri...
Vietnam court cuts property mogul’s life sentence to 30 years in US$17b laundering case, but death penalty in separate fraud case remains
HO CHI MINH CITY, April 21 — A Vietnamese property tycoon who was jailed for life in a US$17-billion (RM74 billion) money laundering case had her sentence cut...
Upset in Johor and Sabah PKR: Deputy Minister Akmal Nasir ousted by Youth chief in party polls, state minister Christina Liew loses post
JOHOR BARU, April 21 — Deputy Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation Akmal Nasir failed to defend his post as Johor Baru PKR chief. The Johor Baru...
Coldplay rocks Hong Kong for four nights — and sparks a HK$1.2b tourism windfall
HONG KONG, April 21 — When Coldplay lit up Hong Kong’s brand-new Kai Tak Stadium for four nights this month, the music didn’t just thrill fans — it also...
Gunmen attack Chinese-owned hydroelectric plant in Chile, burn equipment and injure guards
SANTIAGO, April 21 — Gunmen attacked a Chinese-owned hydroelectric plant under construction in Chile yesterday, setting fire to dozens of trucks and heavy earth-moving...
MRT Corp addresses public concerns over Penang LRT project timeline
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — MRT Corp has clarified that the Penang LRT Mutiara Line is moving forward as planned, following questions over the pace of progress. In...
Israel admits ‘mistake’ in killing Gaza medics, dismisses field commander after probe; Red Crescent rejects investigation findings
TEL AVIV, April 21 — An Israeli military report on the killing of 15 Palestinian emergency workers in Gaza admitted yesterday that mistakes led to their deaths...
Man killed by German police after threatening officers with knife and gas spray in nightclub altercation
BERLIN, April 21 — A German police officer yesterday shot dead a man who threatened people with a knife outside a night club and advanced toward a patrol spraying...
‘Sinners’ sinks fangs into No. 1 in North America with US$45.6m debut, edging out ‘Minecraft’ (VIDEO)
LOS ANGELES, April 21 — North American moviegoers feasted on Warner Bros.’ vampire thriller “Sinners” as it debuted to an estimated US$45.6 million (RM200.4...
Zahid calls for deeper community bonds to boost Malaysia-Indonesia relations
JAKARTA, April 21 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has proposed that relations between Malaysians and Indonesians should not be limited...
Fadillah Yusof to boost energy transition ties with Turkiye, UK in four-day visit
KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof will embark on a four-day official working visit to Turkiye and London, United Kingdom...
UK royals reunite for Easter: King Charles leads the way, Andrew returns to the fold, William and Kate absent
LONDON, April 21 — Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla briefly greeted onlookers after an Easter service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor, an important...