
Anwar explains why Malaysians must use MyKad for Budi95 petrol subsidy scheme
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 26 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today defended the requirement for Malaysians to use their MyKad when purchasing subsidised RON95 petrol under the Budi95 scheme, saying it was to ensure benefits go exclusively to citizens. He said the move was necessary to differentiate»»»


Malaysia raises US tariff concerns
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has raised concerns with the United States over sectoral tariffs imposed on critical industries, such as semiconductors, says Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. He said this was conveyed during his bilateral meeting with US Trade Rep»»»


Canada signs historic free trade agreement with Indonesia
Indonesian trade minister Budi Santoso and Canada’s international trade minister Maninder Sidhu take part in a signing ceremony in Ottawa. (The Canadian Press/AP pic) MONTREAL: Canada has signed a bilateral free trade agreement with Indonesia, which aims to eliminate or reduce tariffs on over 95% o»»»

Central delegation visits officials, residents in multiple areas of Xinjiang
URUMQI, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- Members of a central delegation on Thursday visited local officials and residents in multiple areas of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Com»»»

'Raided bomb shelter': IDF says Hamas leader who attacked Nahal Oz base killed; links him to October 7 attack
Senior Hamas commander Wael Matria (Image credits: X @IDF) The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said it killed senior Hamas commander Wael Matria in an airstrike in Gaza’s Shati area.In a post on X Friday, the IDF alleged that Matria was a terrorist involved in the October 7 attacks and took part in the»»»


Sarkozy prepares for five-year prison term
A court on Thursday sentenced former French president Nicolas Sarkozy to five years in prison over a scheme for the late Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi to fund his 2007 presidential run, a verdict that will make the rightwinger the first French postwar leader to serve jail time. The Paris criminal »»»


Traders lament as Lagos demolishes multi-million naira buildings at Trade Fair
Govt orders suspension of constructions Traders at the popular Trade Fair Complex were thrown into mourning yesterday as the Lagos State government began demolishing their buildings over lack of proper documentation. The Guardian learnt ... »»»


Where Lagos never slows: The human cost of life at Iyana Ipaja bus stop
The bustling Iyana Ipaja bus stop, one of Lagos’s busiest transport interchanges, remains a scene of chaos, resilience, and survival for thousands of commuters and traders who pass through it every day. From the early hours of the morning until late at night, ... »»»


Interview: Renowned actor Zu Feng says storytelling key for Chinese films to connect with world
BEIJING, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- As China has developed at an extraordinary pace over the past three decades, presenting an authentic, modern China on screen to resonate with global audiences is a new task for Chinese filmmakers, noted Chinese actor Zu Feng in a recent interview. Zu, a well-known acto»»»


James Comey Says He's Innocent Following DOJ Indictment
Comey stressed that "fear is the tool of a tyrant" and called on people to stay engaged. Former FBI Director James Comey issued a video statement on Instagram shortly after Attorney General Pam Bondi announced his indictment by a federal grand jury on one count of making false statements and one co»»»


The youth are revolting as Asia's gerontocracy is showing its age | Lowy Institute
Listen to this article The median age of populations in Asia is 32.5 years. In ASEAN countries, it is slightly lower, at 30.4, and lower again in some individual nations, such as Myanmar at 27. “Youth” comprise more than a third of the total population, making Asia one of the most youthful regions »»»


What Niyi Osundare thinks about our universities today – Part 1
Professor Niyi Osundare needs no introduction to anyone who is a little familiar with Nigeria’s literary scholarship. Furthermore, anyone, specifically, any of our readers, who was an avid reader of our newspapers and news magazines in times past could not (and cannot ... »»»


IMF presses Pakistan on missed tax targets
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday pressed Pakistan over the delay in settling more than Rs170 billion worth of court cases pending before the Constitutional Bench, while also questioning the authorities for missing last year's tax collection targets. According to officials, the liti»»»

As curtains fall on the Tokyo 2025 games
Sports and indeed global athletics has been the cynosure of quite a huge community of track and field afficionadoes in the last nine days at the Tokyo World Athletics finals. The global athletics fraternity congregates annually to celebrate new world beaters and champ ... »»»

Kneecap band member due in UK court again on terror-related charge over alleged support for Hezbollah
Liam O'Hanna, 27, aka Mo Chara, was charged in May for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag during a London concert last November. A member of provocative Northern Irish rap group Kneecap was due back in a UK court Friday seeking to dismiss a terrorism charge for alleged support of Hezbollah. Liam»»»


Charlie Kirk's accused assassin encountered by police during return to crime scene: law enforcement sources
close Video NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! EXCLUSIVE: OREM, Utah — Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused of assassinating Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University earlier this month, "made contact" with a police officer near where investigators recovered the a»»»


Phoenix-area shooting spree: Arizona man convicted of eight murders - All you need to know
An Arizona man was convicted Thursday on eight murder charges for a series of fatal shootings that targeted random victims as well as his own mother and stepfather over a three-week period in late 2017.Cleophus Cooksey Jr., 43, was also found guilty of kidnapping, sexual assault, and armed robbery.»»»


Fawad and Mahira's sizzling chemistry is back on screen
Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan have dropped the first teaser for their romantic film, 'Neelofar'. Taking to Instagram, the actors posted a black and red movie poster featuring themselves with the caption, "Will be waiting for the next meeting." Co-produced by Fawad himself, the film is written and dire»»»


‘Nightmare bacteria’ cases are increasing in the US
This 2019 illustration provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention depicts carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae bacteria. (CDC via AP) NEW YORK: Infection rates from drug-resistant “nightmare bacteria” rose almost 70 percent between 2019 and 2023, according to a new report from Ce»»»


Trump says he ‘will not allow’ Israel to annex West Bank after Saudi warning
ReutersPublished: 9:50am, 26 Sep 2025US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he would not allow Israel to annex the West Bank, rejecting calls from some far-right politicians in Israel who want to extend sovereignty over the area and snuff out hopes for a Palestinian state. AdvertisementIsr»»»


US Defense Secretary Hegseth says soldiers in Wounded Knee massacre will keep their Medals of Honor
WASHINGTON: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced that he has decided that the 20 soldiers who received the Medal of Honor for the actions in 1890 at Wounded Knee will keep their awards in a video posted to social media Thursday evening. Hegseth’s predecessor, Lloyd Austin, ordered the revie»»»


Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted as Trump steps up retribution drive against enemies
WASHINGTON: James Comey was charged Thursday with lying to Congress in a criminal case filed days after President Donald Trump appeared to urge his attorney general to prosecute the former FBI director and other perceived political enemies. The indictment makes Comey the first former senior governm»»»


Trump signs order declaring TikTok sale ready and values it at $14 billion
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday declaring that his plan to sell Chinese-owned TikTok’s US operations to US and global investors will address the national security requirements in a 2024 law. The new US company will be valued at around $14 billion, Vice Presi»»»


Omar Abdullah slams BJP for ‘excuse’ on Leh violence, says Congress too weak to stir riot
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah said the L-G-led Ladakh admin should see why it failed in the first place to take necessary measures to maintain peace Coming out in defence of the Congress, Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said it is the BJP’s habit to blame others for »»»

Economic Watch: China investment unlocks global advantage for European appliance maker
NANJING, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- In a sprawling, state-of-the-art production base in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province, sophisticated home products designed and manufactured by Europe's leading home appliance maker BSH, instantly caught the eyes of visitors. These goods include hoods w»»»

Trump "loves tariffs, labels himself a tariff man" since his first term: Associate Professor Paul Poast
15 Washington, DC [US], September 26 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump has long embraced tariffs as a central policy tool, proudly referring to himself as a “tariff man” since his first term in office, according to Associate Professor Paul Poast of the University of Chicago. Speaking to A»»»


Waltz calls UN mishaps during Trump speech ‘unacceptable,’ vows funding freeze until reforms
close Video NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! United Nations Ambassador Mike Waltz on Thursday called mishaps during President Donald Trump’s U.N. speech "unacceptable" and vowed to withhold U.S. funding until sweeping reforms are made. Waltz appeared on FOX Business’ "Kudlow" when host L»»»


Trump signs executive order for US-led TikTok reboot, with Ellison, Dell and Murdoch among investors in US$14b deal
WASHINGTON, Sept 26 — Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order laying out a proposed deal for a US version of TikTok that would see Chinese ownership reduced to 20 per cent and put control in the hands of the president’s allies. At a signing ceremony at the White House, Trump said the US »»»


Israel hits Houthi military, intelligence sites in Sana'a
Tel Aviv [Israel], September 26 (ANI/TPS): The Israeli Air Force completed a broad wave of attacks on Houthi targets in the Sana'a area, deep in Yemen, on Thursday, the Israel Defence Forces confirmed.Israeli aircraft struck "targets of the security and intelligence apparatus and the army of the Ho»»»
