WASHINGTON, March 13 — President Donald Trump said he believes Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei — whose father, the former supreme leader, was killed on the first day of the US and Israel’s attacks on Iran — is still alive, though “damaged.”

SEREMBAN, March 13 — Mohamad Hasan said United Malays National Organisation (Umno) is unfazed by how some parties label the party, stressing that its main focus now is strengthening internal unity as part of efforts to rebuild and reinforce the organisation.

GEORGE TOWN, March 13 — The Sessions Court here has fixed April 14 to deliver its decision on representations filed by two companies accused of operating an unregistered private medical clinic.

IPOH, March 13 — The Perak state government has assured that the welfare of three elephants from Taiping Zoo & Night Safari (ZTNS) that were sent to Japan will be carefully monitored to ensure their well-being.

INDIAN WELLS, March 12 — Carlos Alcaraz continued his flawless 2026 season by reaching the Indian Wells quarter-finals for the fifth consecutive year, defeating Casper Ruud 6-1, 7-6 (7/2) yesterday.

BANGKOK, March 12 — Three crew members are still believed to be trapped aboard a Thai bulk carrier that was hit by projectiles while passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, the vessel’s owner confirmed today.

DUBAI, March 12 — Oman’s civil defence is working to control a fire at fuel tanks in Salalah port following a drone strike on the port’s oil storage facilities, the country’s state news agency reported today. Authorities warned that extinguishing the blaze “might take time,” without providing further details.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Despite global economic uncertainties, the Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) has demonstrated its ability to deliver a stronger dividend for the 2025 financial year.

PUTRAJAYA, March 12 — The Ministry of Economy Malaysia is in the final stages of preparing the master plan and investment blueprint for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), which is expected to be officially launched on March 30 in Johor Bahru.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — The Vehicle Access Management System (VAMS) is currently being tested at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 (T2) in Sepang, following its full implementation at Terminal 1 last year.

MADRID, March 11 — Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann has confirmed he intends to remain at the club, aiming to “achieve something big” following their 5-2 Champions League victory over Tottenham Hotspur yesterday.

SEOUL, March 11 — North Korea has expressed support for Iran’s selection of its new supreme leader, while accusing the United States and Israel of undermining regional stability, state media reported today.