North Korea

North Korea vows response as it accuses the South of flying drones across the border

SEOUL: North Korea's military accused South Korea of flying drones across the border between the nations this week, warning Saturday (Jan 10) that South Korea will face consequences for its "unpardonable hysteria."

Tennis

Tennis-Poland stun the U.S. to set up United Cup summit clash with Switzerland

SYDNEY, Jan 10 (Reuters) - Poland exacted revenge for their loss ‌to the United States in last year's final, beating the defending champions in their last-four tie at the United Cup to set up ‌a title clash with Switzerland, who beat Belgium in their semi-final on Saturday.

World

Death toll in Philippines landfill collapse rises to 4

CEBU CITY, Philippines, Jan 10 (Reuters) - The ‌death toll from a landfill collapse in the ‌central Philippines has risen to four, an official said on Saturday, as rescue efforts continued for dozens who remained missing. 

World

Tens of thousands protest in Minneapolis over fatal ICE shooting

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan 10 (Reuters) - Tens of thousands marched through Minneapolis ‌on Saturday decrying the shooting death of a woman by a U.S. immigration agent, as civil liberties groups stepped up nationwide protests against President Donald Trump's deportation drive.

Nation

Anwar commends enforcement agencies for action against high-profile figures

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the performance of enforcement agencies over the past two years has been commendable, particularly in their action against high-profile individuals.

Brunei

Landslide hits Tutong cemetery in Brunei amid prolonged heavy rain

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Continuous heavy rainfall over the past few days has triggered flooding and landslides in several parts of the country, including a landslide at the Luagan Kelupang Muslim Cemetery in Kampong Sinaut, Tutong District.

Nation

Wangsa Maju cops on the hunt after 19-year-old robbed, forced to perform indecent act

PETALING JAYA: A 19-year-old woman was allegedly robbed and forced to perform an indecent act by a man at Taman Ayer Panas, Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, on Tuesday (Jan 6) at about 11.30pm.

Sabah & Sarawak

Marine cops seize RM1.57mil worth of subsidised cooking oil in Sandakan

KOTA KINABALU: Over RM1.57mil worth of subsidised cooking oil was confiscated when marine police noticed suspicious activities being carried out in Sandakan.

World

Indonesia temporarily blocks access to Grok over sexualised images

JAKARTA, Jan 10 (Reuters) - ‌Indonesia temporarily blocked Elon Musk's Grok chatbot on ‌Saturday due to the risk of AI-generated pornographic ‌content, becoming the first country to deny access to the AI tool.

Nation

Teen rider killed, brother injured in accident with lorry in Johor

ISKANDAR PUTERI: A 16-year-old motorcyclist has died while his brother was injured in an accident with a lorry on the Second Link expressway.

Cambodia

Retired civil servants' three-nation road convoy promoting Visit Malaysia campaign

PHNOM PENH: A group of former civil servants has embarked on a special national mission, travelling across three countries in the region to promote Visit Malaysia Year 2026.

Myanmar

Over 200 displaced after fire destroys 57 households in Myanmar's Mon State

YANGON: More than 200 people have been displaced after a fire broke out in Gadone Paw Village, Mudon Township, on the morning of January 8, leaving 57 households affected and creating an urgent need for housing as part of recovery efforts, according to local residents.

Fashion

From cinema to cult designs: The puzzling fashion influence of 'Marty Supreme'

Fans aren't just watching 'Marty Supreme', a film about a young table tennis player – they're wearing it, fueling a fashion frenzy.

Animals

Racing towards great white sharks in Australia

Family

In Yemen, kids are forced to learn without basic amenities

Al-Ribat al-Gharbi school near Aden, in Yemen's government-controlled south, is a typical case, with lengthy power outages, no water supplies and a lack of trained teachers.

Vietnam

Int'l financial centre launched in central Vietnam

HANOI: The Vietnam International Financial Centre (IFC) was launched Friday (Jan 9) in the central city of Danang, serving as an international financial hub linking the innovation ecosystem, digital technology and sustainable finance, local media VnEconomy reported Saturday.

Nation

Domestic Trade Ministry probes viral video of RON95 sale to foreign-registered vehicle

ALOR SETAR: The Kedah branch of the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry confirms that a case involving the filling of RON95 petrol into the tank of a foreign-registered vehicle occurred at a petrol station in Sungai Petani on Friday (Jan 9).

Thailand

Thai exports face double threat in 2026 as US tightens grip on ‘circumvention’ and strategic goods

BANGKOK: Economic analysts warn that a 40 per cent 'circumvention' tax and new strategic levies on machinery could derail Thailand's recent export growth to the United States.

Nation

Bukit Aman NCID deputy director among six senior police officers involved in transfers

PETALING JAYA: The Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) deputy director is among six senior police officers involved in transfers effective Feb 9.

World

Last Kurdish fighters leave Syria's Aleppo city after days of clashes

ALEPPO, Syria Jan 10 (Reuters) - ‌The last Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) fighters left the Syrian city of Aleppo on Sunday, state-run Ekhbariya TV said, following a ceasefire deal that allowed evacuations after days ‌of deadly clashes.