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Government 'fact-checking' websites have bloomed under Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban (left) and Russia's President Vladimir Putin. — Reuters pic

World / 13 Dec 2024

Manipulation of information: Rise in pro-govt 'fact-checking' sites sparks concern in Europe

This photograph taken on December 3, 2024, shows Ali Ghulam, a Shiite Muslim, holding a portrait of his nephew Gulfam Hussain, who was killed in sectarian clashes in Parachinar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. — AFP pic

World / 13 Dec 2024

Sectarian strife reignites almost 40 years later in Pakistan’s border region, leaving wounds and despair

View of the Salar de Uyuni, the world’s largest salt flat, in Uyuni, southern Bolivia, on November 9, 2016. — AFP pic

World / 12 Dec 2024

Rich in lithium, poor in output: Bolivia’s challenges as it lags behind in race to mine key metal

Muslim men pray in the shrine of Sayyida Zaynab, locally believed to hold the grave of Zaynab bint Ali, the daughter of Ali and Fatima, and granddaughter of the Islamic prophet Mohammad, in the southern suburbs of Damascus, on December 11, 2024. — AFP pic

World / 12 Dec 2024

Once a pro-Iran bastion, historic Shiite shrine in Damascus caught in sectarian tensions after rebel takeover

Democratic Party lawmakers Lam Cheuk-ting and Ted Hui Chi-fung react after being released on bail over anti-government protests in July 2019 at West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts, in Hong Kong, China August 27, 2020. A Hong Kong court on Thursday convicted Lam for rioting after he was attacked by a white-shirted mob in July 2019 at the height of that year’s pro-democracy protests. — Reuters pic

World / 12 Dec 2024

Prominent former Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmaker convicted for rioting after 2019 mob attack

This photo taken on February 26, 2024 shows displaced residents working in the illegal poppy fields for their livelihood during the fighting between Myanmar' military and KNDF (Karenni Nationalities Defence Force) at Moe Bye in Pekon Township, on the border of Karen State and southern Shan State. Opium production in Myanmar has fallen for the first time since a military coup in 2021 the UN said on December 12, but the country remained the world's biggest producer of the narcotic. — AFP pic

World / 12 Dec 2024

Myanmar’s opium harvest declines for first time since 2021 coup but remains a global leader, UN reports

A Japanese court ruled today that the young widow of an elderly real estate mogul was not guilty of murdering the self-described ‘Don Juan’ just months into their marriage, local media reported. — Reuters pic

World / 12 Dec 2024

Young widow acquitted of murdering Japan’s self-proclaimed ‘Don Juan’ millionaire husband in 2018

A Chinese citizen has been charged with flying a drone over Vandenberg Space Force Base in California where he is alleged to have recorded images of the military facility, the US Justice Department said yesterday. — Reuters pic

World / 12 Dec 2024

Chinese man charged with illegal drone flight over US military Space Force base in California, says DoJ

Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra attends a press conference at the Pheu Thai party headquarters following a royal endorsement ceremony in Bangkok August 18, 2024. — Reuters pic

World / 12 Dec 2024

Thai PM Paetongtarn unveils cheap housing, soft loans and other populist measures to tackle household debt, boost economy

In 2021, Google and Meta struck a string of deals with Australian newsrooms worth a combined US$160 million. But Meta has indicated it will not renew its deals when they expire in March, arguing that news makes up a tiny portion of its traffic. — AFP pic

World / 12 Dec 2024

Pay up or face tax: Australia to force Google and Meta to pay for news shared on its platforms

Cho Kuk, leader of the Rebuilding Korea Party, answers reporters' questions during the campaign for the 22nd parliamentary election, in Seoul April 3, 2024. — Reuters pic

World / 12 Dec 2024

South Korea court’s two-year jail ruling for bribery and academic fraud sidelines opposition leader ahead of Yoon impeachment

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol bows while delivering an address to the nation at the Presidential Office in Seoul, South Korea, December 12, 2024. — The Presidential Office handout pic via Reuters

World / 12 Dec 2024

South Korea’s Yoon apologises for martial law but vows to fight ‘until the very last minute’ ahead of impeachment vote

The United Nations General Assembly could vote on Friday on a draft resolution that would recognise the Palestinians as qualified to become a full UN member and recommend that the UN Security Council “reconsider the matter favourably.” — AFP pic

World / 12 Dec 2024

‘History is the harshest critic of inaction’: UN General Assembly urges ‘immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire’, release of hostages in Gaza

South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo bows to apologise while standing near ruling People Power Party leader Han Dong Hoon as they release a joint public statement after the impeachment vote against the president failed, at the party’s headquarters in Seoul December 8, 2024. — Reuters pic

World / 12 Dec 2024

South Korea’s ruling party leader says Yoon should be immediately suspended after martial law chaos, calls for impeachment

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with China's President Xi Jinping before the G20 leaders summit in Osaka in this file photo taken on June 29, 2019. — Reuters pic

World / 12 Dec 2024

‘Got along with very well’: Trump invites China’s Xi Jinping to attend inauguration, says CBS News

Luigi Mangione, 26, a suspect in the New York City killing of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson, poses shortly after being discovered by police at a McDonald's restaurant in Altoona, Pennsylvania December 9, 2024. — Pennsylvania State Police handout pic via Reuters

World / 12 Dec 2024

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After public caning in Terengganu, Perlis mufti says rejection of practice does not mean opposing Islam

Say hello to MS88: Malaysia’s next big durian, set to rival Black Thorn

Runway trouble at Subang Airport: Passengers face frustrating flight delays due to pothole

Same day, two cities, both ‘Heavenly Kings’: First Aaron Kwok, now Andy Lau falls during concert in Hong Kong

AGC: Any new proposal for Najib’s house arrest must go through Pardons Board chaired by Agong

Wisma Putra: Four Malaysians suffer minor injuries in Norway bus crash, now housed in crisis centre and restricted from contact due to probe

Cops: Investigation underway after seven police reports filed against Hannah Yeoh in defamation dispute against former IGP Musa Hassan

Aaron Kwok reassures fans after falling off stage at Taipei concert

Two men flee with valuables after armed robbery at Banda Hilir jewellery store, say Melaka police

MetMalaysia warns of continuous rain in Sabah, Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang until Dec 31

Viral in 2024: Malaysians who stole the spotlight and captured global attention (VIDEO)

Samenta calls for Kelantan govt to reconsider halal cert requirement for F&B operators

US debt ceiling crisis looms as Treasury warns of US$36.2t default risk by mid Jan 2025

US lottery ticket sold in California strikes US$1.22b jackpot, but winner yet to claim prize

Chow calls for more investment as Penang faces hotel room crunch from soaring tourist numbers

Manipulation of information: Rise in pro-govt 'fact-checking' sites sparks concern in Europe

Sectarian strife reignites almost 40 years later in Pakistan’s border region, leaving wounds and despair

Rich in lithium, poor in output: Bolivia’s challenges as it lags behind in race to mine key metal

Once a pro-Iran bastion, historic Shiite shrine in Damascus caught in sectarian tensions after rebel takeover

Prominent former Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmaker convicted for rioting after 2019 mob attack

Myanmar’s opium harvest declines for first time since 2021 coup but remains a global leader, UN reports

Young widow acquitted of murdering Japan’s self-proclaimed ‘Don Juan’ millionaire husband in 2018

Chinese man charged with illegal drone flight over US military Space Force base in California, says DoJ

Thai PM Paetongtarn unveils cheap housing, soft loans and other populist measures to tackle household debt, boost economy

Pay up or face tax: Australia to force Google and Meta to pay for news shared on its platforms

South Korea court’s two-year jail ruling for bribery and academic fraud sidelines opposition leader ahead of Yoon impeachment

South Korea’s Yoon apologises for martial law but vows to fight ‘until the very last minute’ ahead of impeachment vote

‘History is the harshest critic of inaction’: UN General Assembly urges ‘immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire’, release of hostages in Gaza

South Korea’s ruling party leader says Yoon should be immediately suspended after martial law chaos, calls for impeachment

‘Got along with very well’: Trump invites China’s Xi Jinping to attend inauguration, says CBS News

‘CEO Hunter’: Insurance executive killer Luigi Mangione was charged with murder — then donations started pouring in