May 26, 2026
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Sports icons Nicol David and Yao Ming meet in Beijing, sharing light-hearted height jokes and a common goal of supporting children.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — Datuk Nicol David’s Instagram post this week delighted and amused fans after the Malaysian squash legend shared photos of her meeting former NBA star Yao Ming in Beijing.‍

May 26, 2026
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Australia says women linked to IS returning from Syria will face the full force of the law

SYDNEY, May 26 — A group of seven women and 12 children believed to be linked to Islamic State fighters are returning to Australia after spending years in Syria, the Australian interior minister said Tuesday.

May 26, 2026
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US carries out fresh strikes on Iran as Tehran’s envoys travel to Doha for peace negotiations

WASHINGTON, May 26 — US Central Command said US forces struck missile sites in southern Iran and vessels attempting to lay mines on Monday, as senior Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha for talks aimed at ending the conflict.‍

May 26, 2026
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Police arrest Rames gang leader, suspected mastermind of organised crime in Kedah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has dismantled an organised crime network in Kedah following the arrest of the leader of the Rames Gang, who had been a fugitive, in a recent special operation.

May 26, 2026
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Sabah govt pledges tough action against fish bombing following reef damage in Semporna

SEMPORNA, May 26 — Physical damage to the marine ecosystem at the Pulau Selakan Coral Reef Restoration Site here, caused by recent fish bombing activities, will face firm legal action from the Sabah state government.‍

May 26, 2026
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Police raid luxury KL hotel, detain 51 men over drug-linked immoral activities

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — Police arrested 51 men in four separate raids linked to drug abuse and a “gay party” at a luxury hotel in the capital early yesterday morning.‍

May 25, 2026
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Arsenal secure a final-day victory at Crystal Palace to mark their first Premier League title in 22 years.

LONDON, May 25 — Arsenal celebrated their status as Premier League champions by lifting the trophy after securing a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace yesterday.‍

May 25, 2026
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Trump says negotiators should not “rush” despite indications of progress in Iran talks

WASHINGTON, May 25 — US President Donald Trump has tempered expectations of a Middle East agreement, saying yesterday he instructed negotiators not to “rush,” even as Tehran and Washington signal progress toward a deal aimed at ending the war.‍

May 25, 2026
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Vietnam aims to build a futuristic megacity by 2045, but Hanoi residents are already feeling the impact.

HANOI, May 25 — Entire rows of townhouses are being demolished within hours, roads are torn up by bulldozers, and city blocks are reduced to rubble in the name of progress, as vast construction sites spread across Hanoi amid its rapid urban renewal push.‍

May 25, 2026
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Ministry of Defence Malaysia is reviewing proposals from several countries to replace the naval strike missile system previously cancelled by Norway.

ISTANBUL, May 25 — Ministry of Defence Malaysia is evaluating proposals from several countries to identify the best replacement for the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) system, following the cancellation of its delivery by a Norwegian defence company.‍

May 25, 2026
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Police detain three suspects, including two women, after a vehicle rammed towards officers in Hulu Langat, prompting police to open fire.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Police detained three individuals, including two women with extensive criminal histories, after they allegedly attempted to ram officers while evading arrest at Jalan Batu 15 ¼, Dusun Tua, Hulu Langat on Saturday.‍

May 25, 2026
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Road Transport Department Malaysia suspends nationwide online vehicle ownership transfer services effective today following complaints of fraudulent activities.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Road Transport Department Malaysia has suspended its online vehicle ownership transfer service effective today across all digital platforms, including the public portal, kiosks, and business partner channels operated by MyEG and eAuto Sdn Bhd.