May 16, 2026
World
World
Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire amid renewed violence in the Middle East

PARIS, May 16 — Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire for another 45 days following US-mediated talks, even as fresh violence broke out in southern Lebanon.

May 16, 2026
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Local
PM spends time with Chemor Chinese community, meets locals over tea session

IPOH, May 16 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today took time to engage with the local community, especially Chinese residents, during a visit to a restaurant in Chemor here.

May 16, 2026
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Local
Two motorcyclists arrested after viral video shows dangerous wheelie stunts on SPE Highway

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — Two men were arrested after a viral social media video showed them performing dangerous ‘wheelie’ stunts on high-powered motorcycles along the Setiawangsa-Pantai Expressway (SPE).

May 16, 2026
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Akmal Nasrullah: Fuel subsidy mechanism should consider cost of living, not just income categories

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — The implementation of targeted fuel subsidies should take into account reasonable household living expenses to ensure the aid reaches those who genuinely need it.

May 15, 2026
World
World
Real Madrid defeat Real Oviedo as fans at the Bernabéu turn against star Kylian Mbappé.

Madrid, May 15 — Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé was jeered by sections of the Santiago Bernabéu crowd during his side’s 2-0 La Liga victory over Real Oviedo on Thursday.

May 15, 2026
World
World
Elon Musk’s long and complex relationship with China moves into a new phase

BEIJING, May 15 — Elon Musk’s complex and evolving relationship with China is entering a new phase.

May 15, 2026
World
World
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet again in Beijing amid rising tensions over Taiwan

BEIJING, May 15 — Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are expected to meet on Friday as a two-day state visit concludes in Beijing, marked by ceremonial grandeur, trade discussions, and renewed tensions over Taiwan.

May 15, 2026
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Local
Grab engineer Mohammad Hasif Afiq becomes the first Malaysian selected for Apple⁠’s global developer honours programme.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Software engineer Mohammad Hasif Afiq has become the first Malaysian to be recognised in Apple⁠�’s newly launched Developer Recognition programme.

May 15, 2026
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Local
Knife discovered beside technician’s body in Johor Bahru apartment; police investigating suspected murder

JOHOR BAHRU, May 15 — Police are investigating the death of a 33-year-old technician who was found in a pool of blood at an apartment here on Wednesday, in a case believed to be murder.

May 14, 2026
World
World
Sole Malaysian pair Goh Sze Fei–Nur Izzuddin move into Thailand Open quarter-finals after hard-fought second-round victory.

BANGKOK, May 14 — National professional men’s doubles pair Goh Sze Fei–Nur Izzuddin Rumsani emerged as Malaysia’s only remaining representatives in the 2026 Thailand Open after three other pairs were eliminated in the second round at Nimibutr Stadium today.

May 14, 2026
World
World
India condemns attack on Indian-flagged vessel off Oman as reports say the ship has sunk.

NEW DELHI, May 14 — India’s foreign ministry today condemned an attack on an Indian-flagged vessel off the coast of Oman as “unacceptable”, as maritime security monitors reported that the ship has since sunk.

May 14, 2026
World
World
Philippine police arrest suspect following shooting incident inside the Senate amid an ICC-related standoff.

MANILA, May 14 — Philippine police said Thursday they have detained a suspect after gunfire broke out inside the Senate the previous night, where a lawmaker wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) was taking refuge.