World

Lukashenko says Belarus' sales of potash fertilizers reached pre-sanction levels

MINSK, May 23 (Xinhua) -- The sale of Belarusian potash fertilizers has reached pre-sanction levels, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Friday while visiting the mining and processing complex in Lyuban district.

World

Economic Watch: Partnering with China brings development, growth opportunities, global businesses say

by Xinhua writer Wu Qiong, Yang Shiyan

World

Venezuela opposition leader Guanipa under arrest-interior minister

(Reuters) -Well-known Venezuela opposition figure Juan Pablo Guanipa, a close ally of Maria Corina Machado, is under arrest for allegedly leading a terrorist plot, Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said on Friday.

World

China to boost high-quality development in national development zones

BEIJING, May 23 (Xinhua) -- China's Ministry of Commerce has released a work plan to deepen reform and innovation in the country's state-level economic and technological development zones for high-quality development through high-standard opening-up.

Technology

Adidas warns of consumer data breach

BERLIN (Reuters) -German sportswear maker Adidas said on Friday an unauthorised external party had obtained certain consumer data through a third-party customer service provider albeit not passwords or credit card data.

Football

Soccer-Liverpool stadium announcer Sephton, 'The Voice of Anfield', to step down

(Reuters) -George Sephton, Liverpool's stadium announcer whose voice has echoed around Anfield for over five decades, will step down at the end of the season, the Premier League club said on Friday.

World

Xinhua Headlines: China-CEEC cooperation offers world certainty, confidence

NINGBO, May 23 (Xinhua) -- Having attended the China-CEEC Expo & International Consumer Goods Fair several times, Eugen Skermo firmly believes in the potential of the Chinese market and the vast opportunities it holds.

World

Zambia launches project to tackle post-harvest losses

LUSAKA, May 23 (Xinhua) -- Zambia launched a major project on Friday to address post-harvest losses in the agricultural sector.

Football

Soccer-French Cup final no distraction to PSG, says Luis Enrique

(Reuters) - Paris St Germain manager Luis Enrique on Friday rejected any suggestion that the French Cup final against Stade de Reims would be a distraction for his side, even with the Champions League final against Inter Milan just a week away.

Nation

Two chinese nationals killed in accident on highway in Pahang

KUANTAN: Two Chinese nationals were killed, while another Chinese national and a local family of five were injured in an accident involving two vehicles at KM234.7 of the East Coast Expressway heading towards Kuantan on Friday (May 23) afternoon.

Cycling

Cycling-Unstoppable Pedersen beats Van Aert in uphill sprint to win Giro stage 13

(Reuters) -Mads Pedersen won his fourth stage of the 2025 Giro d'Italia when he sprinted to victory on Friday's stage 13, beating Wout van Aert to the line while Isaac del Toro maintained his overall lead to retain the pink jersey.

Other Sports

Nordic combined-Norway's four-times Olympic champion Graabak calling time on career

(Reuters) -Norway's Joergen Graabak, a four-times Olympic champion in Nordic combined, announced his retirement on Friday, nine months before the 2026 Olympics, saying he is looking forward to "new adventures".

News

Body of 4WD driver swept away in Sungai Sumar recovered

GUA MUSANG: The body of a man who went missing after his four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicle was swept away while crossing Sungai Sumar in Kuala Betis on Tuesday (May 20) was recovered on Friday (May 23).

Nation

Incoming PKR deputy president Nurul Izzah to focus on party unity and reforms

JOHOR BARU: Newly elected PKR deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar aims to focus on rallying efforts within the party and implementing internal reforms as the party prepares for the 16th general election.

Metro News

Counting down to MU vs Asean All-Stars in Bukit Jalil

MANCHESTER United are set to return to Malaysia for the first time in more than 15 years, with a match scheduled against the Asean All-Stars at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur on May 28.

Nation

PM Anwar wins PKR president post unchallenged

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic) was officially announced as having successfully defended his position as Parti Keadilan Rakyat president in the party's election for the 2025-2028 session.

Nation

PM Anwar defends MACC chief's extension, highlights anti-corruption efforts

JOHOR BARU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has defended the extension of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief, stating that under his leadership, the agency has been bold in taking action against influential figures involved in corruption.

Nation

PKR polls: Nurul Izzah announced as new PKR deputy president

JOHOR BARU: Nurul Izzah Anwar has been announced as the winner of the PKR deputy president's post.

Motorsport

Motor racing-Brazilian Bortoleto feels the weight of history in Monaco

MONACO (Reuters) -Gabriel Bortoleto can feel the weight of history as the Brazilian rookie prepares to race around the same metal-fenced Monaco streets once dominated by his Formula One idol Ayrton Senna.

World

Extreme desperation may have led to 400 Rohingya refugees dying at sea, UN agency says

GENEVA (Reuters) -A dire humanitarian situation in Myanmar and Bangladesh may have led to deaths of an estimated 427 Rohingya refugees at sea, the United Nation's refugee agency said on Friday.