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Colombia’s Petro says US bombed a suspected ELN-run cocaine factory in Maracaibo, Venezuela, a day after Trump confirmed strikes on drug boat docks. BOGOTÁ: Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Tuesday that the United States bombed a suspected cocaine factory in the Venezuelan port city of Maracaibo. “We know that Trump bombed a factory, in […]

Analysis shows Central Asia, the Sahel and northern Europe endured their hottest year ever in 2025, with Tajikistan temperatures over 3C above average. PARIS: Central Asia, the Sahel region and northern Europe experienced their hottest year on record in 2025. Globally, the last 12 months are expected to be the third hottest ever recorded after

GEORGE TOWN, Dec 31 — Three Chinese nationals were charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today for allegedly trafficking 26kg of drugs two weeks ago. The accused, Xie Zhouji, 38; Zhang Mea, 32; and Chen Cheng, 36, nodded in understanding after the charges were read before Magistrate Nadratun Naim Mohd Saidi.  However, no plea was

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is continuing to invest ahead of sustained passenger demand at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (ISG), reinforcing its long-term focus on capacity, efficiency and resilience across its airport network. Read full story The Star : Business Feed

Climate change is harming mental health, with nearly 60% of young people extremely worried. Experts call for urgent integration of mental health into climate policy. IN 2025, young people scrolled through images of climate-fuelled floods in Pakistan, relentless heatwaves in Europe and smoke from wildfires spanning continents – crises that felt distant yet deeply personal.

MCMC buka kertas siasatan ke atas hantaran palsu di media sosial yang menyalahgunakan logo Buletin TV3 untuk sebar berita tidak benar. PUTRAJAYA: Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (MCMC) membuka kertas siasatan berhubung penularan hantaran palsu di media sosial yang menggunakan logo dan identiti visual Buletin TV3. Hantaran itu menyebarkan maklumat tidak benar kononnya Menteri Komunikasi

A board game called Master of Disaster is teaching Filipino youth how to prepare for typhoons, quakes and floods in the world’s most disaster-prone country MANILA: Teenagers in a Philippine library are learning to survive typhoons and earthquakes by rolling dice. They are playing a board game called Master of Disaster, designed to boost lagging

Prosecutors allege Kim Keon Hee took over $260,000 in bribes, including art and luxury goods, and illegally meddled in state affairs SEOUL: South Korea’s former first lady has been accused by prosecutors of accepting bribes totalling over $260,000 and illegally interfering in state affairs. Kim Keon Hee, wife of ousted ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, allegedly

Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh elect a new leadership council to improve camp conditions and negotiate their safe return to Myanmar COX’S BAZAR: Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh have elected a new leadership council, hoping it can improve camp conditions and revive efforts to secure their return to Myanmar. The United Council of Rohang (UCR) was formed

More than 20,000 visitors joined the Rejimen Gerak Khas 60th anniversary celebrations in Klebang, featuring military displays and family activities MELAKA: Over 20,000 people attended the joint family day for the Rejimen Gerak Khas 60th Anniversary Phase 2 in Klebang since yesterday, said Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh. He said it showed