WASHINGTON, Aug 5 — US President Donald Trump has threatened to raise tariffs on Indian goods over New Delhi’s continued imports of Russian oil, a key revenue source for Moscow’s war in Ukraine.‍

LONDON, Aug 5 — Powerful winds swept across Scotland and northern England yesterday as Storm Floris brought an unusually intense summer storm to the UK, causing widespread travel disruptions and damage.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has confirmed that detailed plans for the targeted RON95 petrol subsidy will be announced by the end of September 2025, in line with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s earlier statement on July 23.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) is planning to deliver up to 762,500 housing units by 2040 as part of the Kuala Lumpur Local Plan 2040 (PTKL2040), which prioritises the well-being of urban residents.‍

KOTA BHARU, Aug 5 — A newborn baby boy was discovered abandoned at a bus stop along Jalan Lama Kulim, near the Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority (LKIM) in Tok Bali, Pasir Puteh, around 1pm yesterday.

SINGAPORE, Aug 4 — At just 12 years old, China’s Yu Zidi delivered a remarkable debut at the World Aquatics Championships, reaching three individual finals and securing a relay medal—an eye-catching performance that stood out at a meet filled with record-breaking moments and fierce competition.‍

BANGKOK, Aug 4 — Preliminary discussions between Thai and Cambodian defence officials began today in Malaysia, ahead of a key ministerial-level meeting scheduled for Thursday, as a fragile ceasefire continues to hold a week after both nations agreed to halt hostilities.‍

SYDNEY, Aug 4 — Australia will increase its cap on foreign student admissions by 9 per cent to 295,000 in 2026, with a focus on applicants from South-east Asia, the government announced today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — The public is being warned to stay alert to scam syndicates that may attempt to exploit the recently announced RM100 assistance under the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) programme, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim revealed.‍

JOHOR BARU, Aug 4 — Newly appointed Johor police chief Commissioner Ab Rahaman Arsad has committed to implementing a core set of principles across the state's 10,400-strong police force to enhance professionalism and overall performance.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 — The government plans to introduce an advanced passenger screening system by year-end to curb illegal entries at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail told the Dewan Rakyat today.‍

BUDAPEST, Aug 3 — Charles Leclerc secured Ferrari’s first pole position of the season on Saturday for the Hungarian Grand Prix.