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‘We don’t want an emperor’: Brazil’s Lula speaks up as Brics silent on tariffs

Brazilian leader doesn't think 'it's very responsible and serious for a president … of the US to threaten the world over the internet'

China

Taiwan launches biggest war games with simulated attacks against military command

TAIPEI: Taiwan launched its largest ever military drills on Wednesday (July 9), starting with simulated attacks on its command systems and infrastructure ahead of a Chinese invasion, senior defence officials said.

Japan

Japan alerts on megathrust earthquake amid rising Nankai Trough seismic activity

TOKYO: Japan has warned of a 70–80% chance of a magnitude 8–9 earthquake along the Nankai Trough within the next 30 years, which could trigger a devastating tsunami and widespread damage.

Nation

New giant panda pair to arrive in Malaysia in August

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia will soon welcome a new pair of giant pandas, Chen Xing and Xiao Yue, as part of its ongoing conservation partnership with China.

AseanPlus News

'Please be more responsible', says Karyawan, on certain parties misusing the name or brand associated with musicians and bands

Karyawan unhappy, some parties misused the group and brand name "XPDC" for promotional usage without the permission of the owners, Life Records.

South Korea

Record July temperatures as South Korea grapples with heatwave

SEOUL: More than a thousand people have been affected by heat-related illnesses in South Korea, officials said Wednesday (July 9), as the country recorded its highest early July temperature since records began.

Banking

Anwar: OPR cut to 2.75% is prudent, proactive measure

KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) decision to lower the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent is a prudent and proactive measure amid global economic uncertainties.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah polls: GRS faces tough fight to stay in power, say analysts

KOTA KINABALU: The ruling Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) is facing an uphill battle to hold on to power in the upcoming state election, according to political analysts.

Entertainment

HK rock star Danny Summer once cheated in a past marriage, says he's learned from mistakes

The 72-year-old recalls one of his relationships ending as they rushed into marriage without really knowing each other.

AseanPlus News

Malaysian top alternative rock group Midnight Fusic all set to stage their long-awaited first-ever solo concert

Local band with big fan support in South-East Asia will stage their debut concert "Midnight Fusic Forevermore 2025" at Zepp Kuala Lumpur on Sept 14.

Thailand

South Korean tourist blames airbag for eight-vehicle pileup in Pattaya, Thailand

BANGKOK: Pattaya police took a South Korean tourist into custody for a blood alcohol test late Tuesday (July 8) night after a van he was driving caused an eight-vehicle pileup, which he blamed on an airbag.

Nation

Cargo company manager loses RM693,000 to fake investment scheme promising 100% return

Cargo company manager loses RM693,000 to fake investment scheme promising 100% return

India

At least nine dead after Gujarat bridge collapses, plunging vehicles into river

NEW DELHI: At least nine people were killed and several others injured after a portion of the Gambhira bridge in Padra town in Gujarat state in western India collapsed on Wednesday (July 9).

Myanmar

Teacher found dead with eight stab wounds in Myanmar forest

YANGON: A private school teacher in Myeik was stabbed to death with eight stab wounds, and police are on the hunt for the perpetrators.

China

Status, culture, cost: more Chinese students choosing Singapore as US declines

Universities in Singapore are beginning to offer programmes taught entirely in Mandarin and live support via WeChat for Chinese applicants

Entertainment

Taiwanese actor Chen Bo-lin to wed girlfriend after dating for 13 years

Sources say that the 41-year-old had travelled to Queenstown, New Zealand, in May and proposed to Chen Ting-hsuan during a helicopter ride in the mountains.

Sabah & Sarawak

Victim of croc attack in Limbang found dead

LIMBANG: The body of a fisherman feared missing from a crocodile attack in Sungai Kampung Pendam here on Tuesday (July 8), was found on Day 2 by the search and rescue (SAR) team on Wednesday (July 9).

Philippines

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte tells Sara: Cremate me in The Hague if I die here

MANILA: Vice President Sara Duterte said that her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, told her to have him cremated in The Hague, Netherlands should he die while detained by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for crimes against humanity.

China

Ukraine detains Chinese father and son for alleged espionage

KYIV, (Ukraine): Ukraine's SBU security service said Wednesday (July 9) it had detained a Chinese father and his son who had allegedly tried to smuggle navy missile technology out of the war-torn country.

Forex

Ringgit falls against greenback as US tariff concerns dominate sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit closed lower against the greenback today as concerns over US tariffs continued to dominate market sentiment, an analyst said.