SEATTLE, June 18 — River Plate kicked off their Club World Cup Group E campaign with an impressive 3-1 victory over Urawa Red Diamonds yesterday.‍

BEIJING, June 18 — Nearly 800 Chinese citizens have been evacuated from Iran following Israel’s recent military strikes, China announced on Wednesday.‍

LOS ANGELES, June 18 — Tensions appeared to ease in protest-stricken Los Angeles yesterday as Mayor Karen Bass lifted the city’s nighttime curfew. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump continued his legal fight to retain control over the California National Guard troops he deployed to the city.‍

IPOH, June 18 — A fisherman who went missing after a boat fire yesterday was found drowned with severe burn injuries this morning, about 4.8 nautical miles west of Tanjung Piandang, Kuala Kurau.‍

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 — Physical development in Kuala Lumpur must be aligned with social needs to ensure the city remains liveable and inclusive for future generations, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Datuk Seri Dr Zaliha Mustafa.‍

SEREMBAN, June 18 — A hardware trader has lost over RM703,000 after falling prey to a fraudulent business scheme advertised on Facebook last month.‍

LONDON, June 17 — The English Women’s Super League (WSL) will expand from 12 to 14 teams starting with the 2026/27 season, following a vote by clubs yesterday.‍

ALBERTA, June 17 — President Donald Trump said yesterday he is confident that Iran will eventually agree to a nuclear deal, while hinting at unspecified actions the United States will take once he departs the G7 summit.‍

 LOS ANGELES, June 17 — An Agence France-Presse (AFP) photographer is recovering after being struck in the face by a rubber bullet fired by law enforcement during a standoff with protesters in downtown Los Angeles.‍

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that for Malaysia to achieve its goal of becoming a high-income nation, it must adopt adaptable policies, build strong institutions, and maintain a clear, strategic direction.‍

 KANGAR, June 17 — The Perlis state government has officially decided to permanently stop the café project inside Gua Cenderawasih (Cenderawasih Cave), Bukit Lagi, citing safety concerns and the need to preserve the site’s geotourism value.‍

GEORGE TOWN, June 17 — Members of the Club Employees Union of Peninsular Malaysia (CEUPM) staged a peaceful protest today, accusing the Penang Turf Club (PTC) of failing to initiate negotiations with retrenched workers since May 31.