Minor Tremor Shakes Johor, Latest in Series of Quakes Near Batu Pahat

PETALING JAYA — A 3.5-magnitude tremor was recorded off the waters near Batu Pahat, Johor, at…

Tragedy at Vijay’s Political Rally in Tamil Nadu: 29 Dead, 50 Injured

INDIA — A political rally organized by Tamil actor-turned-politician Vijay ended in tragedy when at least…

Budget 2026: Reform, Relief and the Road to the Ballot Box

Malaysia’s Budget 2026 is not just another fiscal blueprint, it is a statement of intent at…

Ukraine Plans to Boost Drone Exports and Expand Tech Partnerships with U.S. Businesses

KYIV – President Volodymyr Zelenskiy outlined Ukraine’s strategy to ramp up drone exports and deepen technology…

North Korea Nears Completion of ICBM Capable of Hitting the U.S., South Korea Warns

SEOUL – North Korea is reportedly in the final stage of developing an intercontinental ballistic missile…

Greece Commits to Safe Passage for Boats in Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza

UNITED NATIONS – Greece has pledged to ensure the safe sailing of civilian boats currently navigating…

Malaysia Aims for Nationwide Vape Ban by Mid-2026 with Phased Approach

CYBERJAYA – Malaysia’s Health Ministry is committed to banning vape products nationwide by mid-2026, according to…

U.S. Warns Europe Against Flight Restrictions, Signals Tougher Stance on Open Skies

UNITED STATES – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Wednesday cautioned European governments against imposing unilateral…

U.S. Rejects U.N. Health Declaration, Citing Focus on Wrong Priorities

UNITED STATES – The United States has rejected the United Nations’ new political declaration on non-communicable…

Indonesian NGOs Urge Suspension of Free School Meals After Mass Food Poisoning

JAKARTA – Health-focused non-governmental organisations on Sept 22 called on the Indonesian government to temporarily suspend President…

Malaysia Fixes RON95 Petrol Price at RM1.99 for Citizens Starting Sept 30

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that the government will set the price…

Malaysia Prosecution Appeals Syed Saddiq’s Acquittal in RM1.2 Million Graft Case

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s prosecution has filed an appeal against the Court of Appeal’s decision to…