KUALA LUMPUR: The sixth and final night of the “Kepung Demi Palestin” protest saw a crowd “occupying” the area outside the US embassy here. Among them was former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad who described Israel as worse than animals for their atrocities against the Palestinian people. “I have …

(Reuters) – Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer said on Sunday he was “doing very well” after he suffered a cardiac arrest during a Premier League match at Bournemouth earlier this month. The Wales international was admitted to hospital on Dec. 16 after he collapsed on the field during the 65th …

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has successfully demonstrated its ability to unite, carry out its duties and focus on helping the people despite ‘tales and myths’ concocted by certain parties throughout 2023, including claims that the Madani government would be unstable and engage in internal conflicts, says Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. …

(Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin, facing an election in March, made only passing reference in his New Year address on Sunday to his war in Ukraine, hailing his soldiers as heroes but mostly emphasising unity and shared determination. The pre-recorded address, being aired just before midnight in each of …

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – The Vatican marked the first anniversary on Sunday of the death of Pope Benedict XVI, with one of his closest aides saying he never would have approved a recent declaration allowing Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples. Cardinal Gerhard Mueller, who was the Church’s doctrinal chief …

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic) says that constructive discourse should be promoted rather than criticised excessively, especially those involving discussions about the Quran. In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Anwar touched on a recent event involving civil servants where he emphasised the importance …

(Reuters) – Along with offering a trophy and spot in the tennis history books, the four Grand Slams also provide serious financial incentive for would-be champions. Here is what you need to know about the prize pot on offer at the 2024 Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the …

PETALING JAYA: The so-called “Dubai Move”, an alleged new plot to topple Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his government is just a delusional dream, says Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan. The Umno supreme council member said he doubted if any MP from the party or Barisan Nasional would even …

PASIR MAS: Kedai Kopi Tok Doh in Kampung Serongga here turned lively on New Year’s Eve as villagers returned after spending nearly five days at the Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Sri Kiambang relief centre due to the flood. However, their visit to the coffee shop was not for breakfast but to …

BRISBANE, Australia (Reuters) – Rafa Nadal refused to rule out playing beyond the 2024 season as he prepares to return from a hip injury that sidelined him for nearly a year, but the Spaniard admitted on Sunday there was also a “high percentage” chance he may not return next summer. …