KUALA LUMPUR: Two star witnesses in a corruption trial involving a former political secretary to Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu found themselves in the dock at a Sessions Court here. Zainudin Abdul Majid and Ahmad Hisham Mohd Tajuddin, who are brothers from the same mother, face five charges and four charges …

I CANNOT agree more with the letter “Invest in public parks as living assets we all share” published in StarMetro on Jan 22, 2024. Allow me to introduce a living testament to the transformative power of green spaces – Datin Teo Poo Choo, a vibrant 95-year-old who has been a …

(Reuters) – A federal judge on Friday said tens of millions of Apple customers can pursue a class action accusing the company of monopolizing the market for iPhone apps by banning purchases outside its App Store, leading to higher prices. U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers had in March 2022 …

Federal Territory of Labuan hardly gets any attention as a tourist destination. However, it has many attractions and historical monuments. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa had said efforts would be made to unlock Labuan’s tourism potential. She also promised to look into infrastructure issues …

DONETSK REGION, UKRAINE/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Ukrainian government has informed the White House that it plans to fire the country’s top military commander overseeing the war against Russian occupation forces, two knowledgeable sources said on Friday. The move to oust General Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, who has clashed with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy …

(Reuters) – Spotify Technology SA announced a new multi-year deal with comedian and podcaster Joe Rogan on Friday, in a bid to tap into the popularity of his show to drive its advertising revenue. “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast, which debuted in 2009, has been an exclusive offering on the …

ABIDJAN (Reuters) -The Democratic Republic of Congo came from a goal behind to beat Guinea 3-1 in their Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium on Friday and join Nigeria in the last four. Chancel Mbemba, Yoane Wissa and Arthur Masuaku scored the goals as the …

AL WAKRAH, Qatar (Reuters) – Australia coach Graham Arnold refused to blame Lewis Miller after the defender conceded a penalty and a free kick which allowed South Korea to make a comeback and win Friday’s Asian Cup clash 2-1 to advance to the semi-finals. With Australia leading 1-0, Miller fouled …

MANAUS (Reuters) – A convoy of military trucks and armored vehicles set off for Brazil’s northern border on Friday to reinforce the presence of the Brazilian army in response to tensions over Venezuela’s claim to Guyana’s Esequibo region. More than two dozen armored cars arrived in Manaus by river transport …

AL WAKRAH, Qatar (Reuters) -South Korea advanced to the semi-finals of the Asian Cup with a 2-1 comeback win over Australia in extra time at Al Janoub Stadium on Friday after Son Heung-min scored the winner with a sublime free kick. Australia had beaten South Korea by the same scoreline …