WASHINGTON, Dec 6 — Riding the excitement of the 2026 World Cup, US President Donald Trump suggested renaming American football, arguing that the sport played with a round ball—soccer—is the true football.

WASHINGTON, Dec 6 — A US vaccine advisory panel, overhauled by Trump-appointed Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., voted to end the long-standing recommendation that all newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine.

WASHINGTON, Dec 6 — Donald Trump stole the spotlight at the FIFA 2026 World Cup draw on Friday, overshadowing the football-focused event with his signature flair.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 — World No. 2 pair M. Thinaah and Pearly Tan are set to make their SEA Games debut for Malaysia in Thailand later this month, aiming to shine on the international stage.

HONG KONG, Dec 5 — Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has suspended its student union after a message posted on campus expressed condolences and called for justice for victims of last week’s deadly Wang Fuk Court fire, which killed at least 159 people.

SYDNEY, Dec 5 — TikTok says it will comply with Australia’s new law banning under-16s from joining social media when it takes effect on December 10, acknowledging the changes “may be upsetting” for young users.