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‘Pursuit of Jade’ star Zhang Linghe sparked both applause and political backlash after addressing a cross-strait forum in Xiamen. — AFP pic

Showbiz / 7 h ago

‘Pursuit of Jade’ star Zhang Linghe wins fans’ applause — and political backlash — after surprise speech on Taiwan-China ties

The bistro is a cornerstone of French life. Why is it suddenly everywhere in Kuala Lumpur? — Pexels pic

Eat-drink / 8 h ago

Bon appétit: What makes a restaurant a ‘bistro’ — and why is KL suddenly full of them?

Two entrepreneurial sisters, Esther Tai Shen Hui and Amy Tai Shuh Yuk, have done Malaysia proud by being inducted into the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Class of 2026 list which recognises exceptional young entrepreneurs, innovators and changemakers. — Picture via Instagram/itsmachino

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Malaysian sisters behind handcrafted footwear brand Machino named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list

Bots are now being widely used in the entire hype-driven retail sector, systematically hijacking everything from stadium concert seats to limited-edition collectibles and streetwear drops. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon

Showbiz / 9 h ago

The scalper bot wars: Why you never stood a chance in the BTS ticket queue

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on Malaysians of all races to uphold the spirit of unity and not allow racial sentiments propagated by certain leaders to undermine the nation’s strength. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Anwar urges Malaysians to ‘work together as one strong force’ to drive unity and reject divisive racial narratives

Claude Guillemot, who co-founded Ubisoft with his brothers in 1986, has died in a plane crash in western France, the company confirmed. — Social media pic

Tech-gadgets / 6 h ago

Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot dies in plane crash in France

This file picture shows EU supporters reacting after MPs voted to delay a Brexit deal decision in London, Britain, October 19, 2019.

World / 19 h ago

Breturn or Bre-entry: Would the EU take Britain back?

Party leader Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli said Parti Bersama Malaysia will announce its line-up of candidates for the Johor state election in Johor Bahru on Friday. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Bersama to announce Johor candidates Friday as applications pour in for two state polls, says Rafizi

A weak earthquake struck the waters off Batu Pahat, Johor early this morning, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department. — Google Maps pic via Facebook/Malaysian Meteorological Department

Malaysia / 7 h ago

Tremors possible as weak 3.3‑magnitude quake hits off Batu Pahat, says MetMalaysia

Self-proclaimed priest, not recognised by the Catholic Church, Francisco Marques, 27, places his hands on a man’s forehead, during a

World / 9 h ago

Portugal’s unofficial exorcism fever worries Church

Smoke rises from the site of a string of Israeli airstrikes that targeted the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on June 20, 2026. Lebanese official media said fresh Israeli strikes on the country's south on June 20 killed five people, despite a new ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group announced a day earlier. — AFP pic

World / 6 h ago

US and Iran set for new talks after delay and deadly strikes

Malaysia’s sports journalists have spent decades documenting the nation’s biggest victories and tense moments. — Bernama pic

Sports / 19 h ago

When the press box cheered: Journalists look back on Malaysia’s biggest sporting moments

The driver of a pick-up truck involved in yesterday’s fatal three-vehicle crash near Pekan has six traffic summonses to his name, including two for overtaking on a double line. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Malaysia / 6 h ago

Pekan crash driver has six traffic summonses, including two for double‑line overtaking, say police

A giant bamboo shoot packed in a traveller’s suitcase briefly sparked an ivory scare at Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport before security officers realised it was destined for the dinner table, not the black market. — Social media pic

Life / 7 h ago

Not tusk luck! Thai traveller’s giant bamboo shoot mistaken for ivory by Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport security (VIDEO)

The upcoming Royal Selangor Jazz Festival 2026 will mark its third edition. — Picture courtesy of Royal Selangor

Showbiz / 9 h ago

Jazz is finding a new groove in Malaysia, with pop culture bringing in young listeners, says award-winning pianist

Prosecutors say the position was created in 2016, before Pedro Sanchez (pic) became prime minister in 2018. — AFP pic

World / 01 Jun 2026

Spanish court drops expired charge against Pedro Sanchez’s brother as influence-peddling trial continues

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) shakes hands with Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing before their meeting at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi on June 1, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 01 Jun 2026

India welcomes Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing, pledges support for peace efforts

Israel's Iron Dome missile defence system intercepts incoming projectiles over southern Lebanon as seen from the Upper Galilee in northern Israel on May 29, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 01 Jun 2026

Israel warns of ‘no calm in Beirut’ as it vows tighter grip on south Lebanon

A plume of smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike on the outskirts of Tyre, southern Lebanon today. — AFP pic

World / 01 Jun 2026

US and Iran exchange strikes as nuclear talks stall and Lebanon war widens

Kuomintang chairwoman Cheng Li-wun’s trip comes two months after her “peace” visit to Beijing, where she met Chinese President Xi Jinping—the first such meeting in a decade—and weeks after US President Donald Trump’s summit with Xi in the Chinese capital. — AFP pic

World / 01 Jun 2026

Taiwan opposition chief heads to US after Beijing visit, pledges peace role

Bangladesh is already in the middle of a US$5.7 billion IMF programme, which began in 2023 and was due to run for four years. — AFP pic

World / 01 Jun 2026

Bangladesh hikes fuel prices for second time in six weeks amid energy pressures

The blast in Indonesia’s restive eastern Papua region startled locals with a thunderous boom yesterday afternoon, emitting a ball of flames followed by a thick smoke column, according to footage broadcast on Kompas TV. — Picture via Facebook

World / 01 Jun 2026

Five killed after suspected wartime bomb detonates beneath Indonesian home

A representative of the Daejeon Fire Headquarters said that five people have died and two others were injured, without providing further details. — AFP pic

World / 01 Jun 2026

Five killed in explosion at Hanwha Aerospace defence plant in South Korea

World / 01 Jun 2026

Outgoing Fed chair Powell defends central bank independence in veiled Trump rebuke

This photograph taken from the Marjayoun area in the southern Lebanon shows smoke rising from the site of an Israeli strike in Kfar Tibnit on May 31, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 01 Jun 2026

Netanyahu signals wider Lebanon campaign after Israeli forces seize historic Beaufort stronghold

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, meanwhile, said that “until a clear conclusion is reached...everything that is being said now is speculation”, according to state TV. — AFP pic

World / 01 Jun 2026

Iran rejects US deal pressure, insists rights must be guaranteed before agreement

The massive explosion destroyed many houses and injured people were transported to a local hospital, said the emergency worker, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to security concerns. — Reuters file pic

World / 01 Jun 2026

Dozens killed in northern Myanmar blast linked to mining explosives, rescuers say

A protester waves an upside-down American flag at a police blockade near the Delaney Hall detention center during a protest against the transfer of detainees and federal immigration policies yesterday. — AFP pic

World / 01 Jun 2026

Newark imposes curfew around ICE detention centre after fresh protest clashes

This picture shows a general view of an Uranium Conversion Facility (UCF) in Isfahan on November 20, 2004. Iran and the United States are in discussions to extend their ceasefire so as to start negotiations on issues including Tehran’s nuclear programme, where Washington insists Iran must not be able ‌to make a nuclear weapon. — AFP pic

World / 01 Jun 2026

Iran’s strongest card in nuclear talks: Its highly enriched uranium — and how much survived the June attacks

An Indonesian flag waves over food and offerings next to the mudflow embankment, marking 20 years since a gas exploration accident triggered a mud flow that inundated more than a dozen villages and permanently displaced tens of thousands of people in Porong, Sidoarjo, East Java province on May 29, 2026. — AFP pic

World / 01 Jun 2026

Twenty years on, survivors say Indonesia’s mud volcano disaster is far from over

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