World

West Africa's security woes no longer France's concern, minister says

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -The insecurity plaguing West Africa is no longer France's concern, its state minister for ties with Francophone countries and international partnerships said on Friday, a week after Paris handed over control of its last major military base in the region.

Badminton

Stern China test awaits Pearly-Thinaah in semi-finals

PETALING JAYA: Women's doubles shuttlers Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah's fine form this year will be put to the test when they face home pair Jia Yifan-Zhang Shuxian in the China Open semi-finals today.

Motorsport

Motor racing-Mekies hails sacked Horner for his support

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (Reuters) -New Red Bull Formula One team boss Laurent Mekies praised predecessor Christian Horner on Friday and revealed the Briton had been supportive and kept in touch since his sudden sacking two weeks ago.

Nation

Over 200 animal lovers hold candlelight vigil for 30 dogs put to sleep in Lahat

IPOH: Over 200 animal lovers braved the rain at Ipoh Padang for a candlelight vigil for 30 dogs that were put to sleep (PTS) at the animal pound centre in Lahat on Monday (July 21).

AseanPlus News

It's Wani Kayrie - the singer with a golden heart and also the new rocking star in Malaysian music

Sabahan lass dubbed the new-gen vocal star continues to impress music pundits, this time with her first EP 'W2K' and also the ballad 'Biarkan'.

Indonesia

Indonesia court convicts aide of former president Megawati in blow to opposition

JAKARTA: An Indonesian court convicted a senior aide to former President Megawati Soekarnoputri in a corruption case, dealing a blow to the leadership of the nation's main opposition party.

Philippines

Some 280,000 people homeless as more weather chaos hits Philippines

MANILA: After days of monsoon rains and flooding in the Philippines, tropical storm Co-may further exacerbated the situation in the north of the country on Friday (July 25).

Motorsport

Motor racing-Formula E and FIA agree contract extension to at least 2048

(Reuters) -Formula E will remain until at least 2048 the only all-electric single-seater series sanctioned by motorsport's world governing body after announcing a contract extension with the FIA on Friday.

Cambodia

Cambodian evacuees sheltering in temple pray for end to Thai clashes

ODDAR MEANCHEY, Cambodia: In the leafy grounds of a Buddhist pagoda, hundreds of Cambodians fleeing deadly clashes with Thailand take refuge in the open air, most sitting on the ground while a lucky few doze in hammocks.

Myanmar

Strong winds damage containers in Myanmar's Botahtaung container yard

YANGON: Residents of Botahtaung Township said that strong winds damaged some containers in the Botahtaung container yard and some roadside shops.

Nation

Tun Ramli pledges to engage directly with the people of Penang, not just as a state symbol

GEORGE TOWN: The Governor of Penang, His Excellency Tun Ramli Ngah Talib, has pledged his commitment to engaging directly with the people, in line with his role as a symbol of unity and a bridge between leaders and communities.

World

From sports day to shelter: Thai family flees shelling from Cambodia

SURIN, Thailand (Reuters) -Six-year-old Sunisa Chanprakhon was looking forward to running in her school sports day in their Thai border village on Thursday when explosions shattered the morning calm.

Nation

Can the rakyat shape Malaysia’s digital privacy rules?

PETALING JAYA: Isn't it better to help shape the rules protecting your data than to learn about them only after they're decided behind closed doors?

Views

Stronger oversight, accountability a must for infrastructure projects

FROM MIKE CHONG YEW CHUAN Deputy Chairman MCA National Youth

World

Cleo Laine, British jazz singer who performed with Ray Charles and Frank Sinatra, dies at 97

LONDON, 2025 -British jazz singer Cleo Laine, who performed with musical greats including Frank Sinatra and starred as an actor in London's West End and on Broadway, has died aged 97, the Guardian newspaper reported on Friday, citing a statement from her children Jacqui and Alec.

Thailand

Thailand warns of war with Cambodia as 138,000 flee fighting

SI SA KET, Thailand: Thailand's acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai warned Friday (July 25) that cross-border clashes with Cambodia that have uprooted more than 130,000 people "could develop into war", as the countries traded deadly strikes for a second day.

AseanPlus News

Sony's 2025 music talent showdown in KL via a karaoke contest will see the winner walk away with a one-year contract

Be at your best and join in a karaoke contest where aspiring singers compete live for a chance to sign a one-year recording contract with Sony Music Malaysia.

World

France's highest court rules arrest warrant for ex-Syrian leader Assad is invalid

PARIS (Reuters) -France's Cour de Cassation, the country's highest court, ruled on Friday that a warrant issued for former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad was invalid.

World

Trump says there is a 50-50 chance of trade deal with EU

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said there was a 50-50 chance or perhaps less that the United States would reach a trade agreement with the European Union, saying Brussels wanted to "make a deal very badly".

Badminton

Aaron-Wooi Yik set up last-four clash with tricky Indian pair

PETALING JAYA: Men's doubles shuttlers Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik booked their spot in the China Open semi-finals after beating teammates Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun.