NEW YORK, Aug 31 — Jannik Sinner continued his defense of the US Open title yesterday, while Iga Swiatek fought her way into the last 16, and local favorite Coco Gauff secured a thrilling matchup against Naomi Osaka.

HONG KONG, Aug 31 — Starting in January next year, Hong Kong will prohibit drivers from having more than two mobile phones on their vehicle dashboards. This measure is part of the initiative to enhance road safety, as reported by Singapore's CNA.

FRANKURT, Aug 31 — Volkswagen's Brazilian branch plans to contest a ruling that deemed it responsible for keeping workers in conditions similar to slavery during the 1970s and 1980s, the company announced yesterday.

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 31 — General Datuk Seri Muhamad Norazlan Aris made history today as the first Air Force Commander to personally lead an aerial display in conjunction with Malaysia’s 68th National Day celebration at Dataran Putrajaya.

KUCHING, Aug 31 — Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and his family yesterday boarded the state’s first electric-powered ‘penambang’, the E-Penambang, marking a key step in Kuching’s move toward sustainable and smart mobility.

KOTA SAMARAHAN, Aug 31 — The rollout of the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) Appreciation Aid today saw normal activity at outlets in Kuching and Samarahan, with no unusually large crowds reported.

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 30 — Haiti is enduring a “perfect storm of suffering” while the world largely ignores its plight, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the Security Council yesterday.‍

LOS ANGELES, Aug 30 — The Seattle Sounders are determined not to be overawed as they prepare to face Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in Sunday’s Leagues Cup final.

WASHINGTON, Aug 30 — A US appeals court on Friday ruled that many of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, which have disrupted global trade, were unlawful — but allowed them to remain in place temporarily, giving him time to appeal to the Supreme Court.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 — The National Day ‘Amanat Perdana’ is intended to instill patriotism and reinforce the country’s resolve for a brighter future.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 — Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has been instructed to conduct a thorough inspection of the entire electrical infrastructure at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to prevent future disruptions in the event of unexpected incidents.