KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 — National badminton duo Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik returned home to a warm welcome and a well-earned reward.‍

COLOMBO, April 19 — A gunman opened fire at a church in Sri Lanka, police reported on Saturday, as the country remains on high alert, marking six years since the Easter Sunday bombings that killed hundreds.‍

WASHINGTON, April 19 — U.S. President Donald Trump announced yesterday that his administration will move to reclassify tens of thousands of federal workers — a move that governance experts warn could pave the way for widespread layoffs.‍

LIVERPOOL, April 18 — Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has signed a new two-year contract with the club, putting an end to months of speculation about his future. The announcement comes just a week after Mohamed Salah extended his deal, and as the Reds edge closer to a potential Premier League title under new manager Arne Slot.‍

WASHINGTON, April 18 — U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to soften his stance on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky yesterday, saying he does not hold him responsible for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, though he continued to offer sharp criticism of the pro-Western leader.‍

WASHINGTON, April 18 — President Donald Trump said yesterday that the United States is currently engaged in tariff discussions with China and expressed optimism that both economic giants will eventually reach a strong agreement to resolve the ongoing trade war.