World

South Africa town leader 'sad' about Trump's misuse of white crosses video

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -A local representative of an area shown in a video played at the White House said she was "sad" that U.S. President Donald Trump used the footage of hundreds of white crosses as false evidence of mass killings of white South African farmers. 

Singapore

Singapore PM Wong leads swearing-in of new cabinet after election win

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong led the swearing-in of the Cabinet for the new term of government at the Istana on Friday, following the People's Action Party's (PAP) resounding victory at the May 3 general election.

AseanPlus News

Harvard University sues US administration over ban on enrolment of foreign students

Harvard University on Friday filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its decision to ban the enrolment of international students.

Nation

Viral video case: Melaka to ensure welfare of disabled elderly man guaranteed

MELAKA: The Melaka government through related agencies is managing the welfare aspects of an elderly disabled man whose plight went viral for living in poor conditions with chickens and cats, to ensure his life is more secure and comfortable.

Singapore

Six men in Singapore charged over child sexual exploitation offences, including commercial sex with 12-year-old

Six men aged between 22 and 41 were charged on May 23 over child sexual exploitation offences.

World

Harvard sues Trump administration for blocking enrollment of foreign students

(Reuters) - Harvard University sued the Trump administration on Friday over its decision to revoke the Ivy League school's ability to enroll foreign students, ratcheting up White House efforts to conform practices in academia to President Donald Trump's policies.

Economy

How Trump's trade war is upending global economy

U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff decisions since he took office on January 20 have shocked financial markets and sent a wave of uncertainty through the global economy.

Indonesia

Indonesia slams Israeli forces for shooting at diplomats in West Bank

Indonesia on Friday strongly condemned the May 21 shooting by Israeli forces that targeted diplomats on an official tour in the West Bank.

Tennis

Tennis-Swiatek ready for title defence after attitude shift

PARIS (Reuters) -Iga Swiatek spent the past fortnight digesting a tough Rome defeat and recalibrating her mindset as she returns to Roland Garros chasing a fourth successive French Open crown, the defending champion said on Friday.

Thailand

Swiss man convicted in assault case against Phuket doctor

A Swiss man has been convicted by Thailand's Appeals Court for assaulting a Phuket doctor in 2024. He was sentenced to one month in prison without suspension.

Motorsport

Motor racing-Leclerc fastest for Ferrari in Monaco after collision with Stroll

MONACO (Reuters) -Charles Leclerc smashed into the back of Lance Stroll's Aston Martin before giving himself an early boost with the fastest lap for Ferrari in first practice for his home Monaco Grand Prix on Friday.

Football

Soccer-Guardiola focused solely on Fulham ahead of biggest game of the season 'by far'

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said he would not check the scores of other games on Sunday while his team plays at Fulham with a spot in the Champions League on the line in what he called by far the biggest game of their season.

AseanPlus News

Emerging Markets - Asian currencies rally for sixth-straight week as US fiscal concerns mount

Emerging Asian currencies gained ground on Friday and extended their rally to a fourth-straight session, while being on track for a sixth-consecutive weekly gain.

Football

Soccer-Ancelotti says he won't coach another club after Real Madrid departure

(Reuters) - Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday that he has no desire to coach another club in the future as the Italian prepares to leave the Spanish giants after four hugely successful years in his second tenure.

AseanPlus News

Hong Kong police arrest nine in connection with HK$140,000 internship subsidy scam

Suspects comprise eight university students and alleged mastermind, who registered as company director

Entertainment

Taiwanese singer Olivia Tsao shaves head in support of ailing father

The 38-year-old wants to accompany her father, who's unable to grow his hair due to ongoing medical treatment.

Tennis

Tennis-Sabalenka hungry for success at Roland Garros

PARIS (Reuters) -World number one Aryna Sabalenka is determined not to let anything upset her title hopes — or her digestion — as she eyes a first French Open title, insisting she relishes the pressure of being the player to beat.

Corporate News

FGV to acquire full ownership in eight subsidiaries for RM229.75mil

KUALA LUMPUR: FGV Holdings Bhd will acquire full ownership of eight subsidiaries via share purchases totalling RM229.75 million from Koperasi Permodalan Felda Malaysia Bhd (KPF).

Nation

Rafizi Ramli makes late entrance at PKR national congress

JOHOR BARU: Economic Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli nearly missed the start of the PKR national congress as President Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived and the event began with the singing of the party song and the state and national anthems.

Cricket

Cricket-Zimbabwe reach 73-1 at lunch after England declare first innings on 565-6

NOTTINGHAM, England (Reuters) - Zimbabwe made a positive start as they began their reply to England's imposing first-innings score, reaching 73 for one wicket at lunch on the second day of the one-off test at Trent Bridge on Friday.