Football

Soccer-Conceicao praises his Milan side for not taking a Venetian vacation

(Reuters) - AC Milan manager Sergio Conceicao praised his side for backing up a midweek Cup win over Inter Milan with a victory at Venezia on Sunday rather than take things easy, and joked that he may decide to take a holiday himself rather than remain on as coach.

World

Trump officials push Russia-Ukraine peace deal after Vatican meeting

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Top officials in U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Sunday pressed Russia and Ukraine to make headway on a peace deal following a one-on-one meeting between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the Vatican a day earlier. 

World

French politicians denounce mosque attack, suspect at large

PARIS (Reuters) - French politicians denounced on Sunday an attack in which a man was stabbed to death while praying at a mosque in the south of the country, in an incident that was captured on video and disseminated on Snapchat.

Cambodia

Gender equality and climate action: Cambodia’s Nationally Determined Contribution 3.0 vision for a resilient future

PHNOM PENH: With global concerns around climate change intensifying, Cambodia's approach reflects a commitment to addressing the climate crisis in a way that is inclusive, sustainable, and equitable for all, especially women.

Singapore

Singapore GE2025: PPP calls on Singaporeans to vote other opposition parties into Parliament, not just WP

SINGAPORE: The People's Power Party (PPP) hopes that come May 3, more opposition parties will be voted into Parliament.

Nation

Penang water supply restored to 83% amid scheduled outage

GEORGE TOWN: Penang's water supply has been restored to 83% of affected areas as of 6pm Sunday (April 27), following a scheduled supply interruption that began on Friday night and is expected to be fully restored Monday.

Myanmar

350,000 stimulant tablets seized in Myanmar's Yangon

YANGON: (Bernama-Xinhua) Myanmar authorities have seized 350,000 stimulant tablets in Yangon region, Xinhua reported, quoting the Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control (CCDAC) on Sunday (April 27).

Nation

Six arrested after man killed near Bintulu nightspot

BINTULU: Police have arrested six local individuals in their 40s in connection with a fight that resulted in the death of a man here early on Sunday (April 27).

Nation

Build Malaysia’s economic resilience with TVET, STEM proficiency, says PM Anwar

KANGAR: Improving the capacity of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) and mastery of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) among youth is needed to build the domestic economic resilience of Malaysia, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

South Korea

South Korea's ex-presidents Moon, Yoon likely stand criminal trial simultaneously

SEOUL: Former President Moon Jae-in's indictment on bribery charges, involving questions over his former son-in-law's salary, has raised the prospect of Moon standing trial alongside disgraced former President Yoon Suk Yeol at the Seoul Central District Court in Seocho-gu, southern Seoul.

Nation

One still hospitalised for suspected infection in Yan

YAN: One person remains hospitalised at Sultan Abdul Halim Hospital (HSAH) in Sungai Petani after exhibiting symptoms of infectious disease after attending a camp in Yan.

Cycling

Motorcycling-Alex Marquez reigns in Spain to claim first MotoGP victory

JEREZ, Spain (Reuters) -Gresini Racing's Alex Marquez claimed his first MotoGP race victory at the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday to snatch the championship lead from his elder brother Marc, who crashed early in the race and finished 12th.

Vietnam

Final, full-dress rehearsal of grand parade for 50th anniversary of National Reunification held in HCM City

HCM CITY: The Central Steering Committee for the Celebration of Major Holidays and Important Historical Events of the Nation for 2023-25 on Sunday (April 27) morning organised the State-level, full-dress rehearsal of the military parade and procession for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975-2025).

Nation

Brawl in Bangsar restaurant caused over RM5,000 in damage

KUALA LUMPUR: A brawl between two groups of men at a nasi kandar restaurant along Jalan Telawi, Bangsar early Friday (April 25) caused over RM5,000 in damage, say police.

Nation

Former husband of influencer Kim Seri arrested for alleged South Korea travel scam

JOHOR BARU: Police have arrested a man linked to an alleged tour package scam involving trips to South Korea promoted by a local TikTok influencer.

Football

Soccer-Pulisic and Gimenez goals earn Milan 2-0 win at relegation-threatened Venezia

(Reuters) -Goals from Christian Pulisic and Santiago Gimenez earned AC Milan a 2-0 win away at Venezia on Sunday, to leave the hosts ever closer to relegation from Serie A despite a battling performance.

Nation

Special Parliament meeting from May 5 to discuss US tariffs, says PM

KANGAR: A special Parliament session will take place from May 5 to explain the measures taken by the government on the issue of tariff hikes imposed by the United States on Malaysia.

Nation

Ayer Kuning polls: Perikatan should be gracious in defeat, says Perak MB

IPOH: Perikatan Nasional should be gracious in defeat after losing the Ayer Kuning by-election and not make excuses, says Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.

Nation

Hannah Thomas, former AG’s daughter, taking on Australian PM in federal polls

PETALING JAYA: Hannah Thomas, the daughter of former attorney general Tan Sri Tommy Thomas, is challenging Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the Australian federal elections as The Greens candidate for the Grayndler constituency.

Thailand

Would you dare? Exploring Thailand’s deep-fried insect delicacies

BANGKOK: When you wander down Bangkok's famous Khao San Road, it's hard to miss the trays of deep-fried scorpions glistening under the neon lights.