National interests must transcend racial, religious differences, says Aaron
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 — Malaysians need to continue strengthening their sense of belonging and shared i...
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Indonesia's Suahasil Nazara to Maintain KSSK Coordination on Economic Policy
Indonesia's new Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara will continue coordination with the KSSK to shape fiscal and economic policies.
- Indonesian Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara to maintain KSSK coordination on economic policy.
- KSSK includes Ministry of Finance, Bank Indonesia, and Financial Services Authority.
SK hynix unions agree to receive half of bonuses in cash, half in shares
SK hynix’s production workers’ unions on Wednesday approved a revised tentative agreement reached between their representatives and management, under which employees will receive half of their…
Marine Corps, Navy hold large-scale amphibious landing drills on southeast coast
The Navy and Marine Corps are currently undertaking a joint regular amphibious landing exercise on the country's southeast coast, with a focus on incorporating manned and unmanned combat systems to enhance joint capabilities, the armed forces said Wednesday.
Korea, OECD hold seminar on governance of state-run enterprises
The finance ministry said Wednesday it hosted a seminar on the governance of state-run enterprises with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), sharing perspectives on managing such enterprises in the era of artificial intelligence (AI).
Wan Junaidi calls for mature, inclusive Malaysia as nation marks Malaysia Day
KUCHING, Sept 16 — Malaysia Day should serve as a national platform for reflection to assess how far the country h...
Bersatu Perlis hit by mass resignations, 114 branch chiefs quit
ARAU: The resignation of 114 Bersatu branch chiefs in Perlis signals a deepening crisis within the party that could have wider implications, an academic said.
AGC: Dropping RM200m charges against Muhyiddin necessary to protect remaining case
THE Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) says its decision to abandon four charges involving RM200 million against former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin was based on a professional assessment…
Orioles’ Shane Baz exits after being hit in arm by line drive vs. Mets
- Shane Baz exits game after being hit in arm by line drive.
- Ball struck his right arm at 105.1 mph in fifth inning.
- He voluntarily leaves, marking 30th start for Orioles.
Army chiefs of S. Korea, Poland agree to expand military exchanges
SEOUL, Sept. 16 (Yonhap) -- Army Chief of Staff Gen. Kim Gyu-ha has met with top...
Putrajaya Immigration detains 173 foreign nationals at Sepang construction site
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 — The Putrajaya Immigration Department (JIM) detained 173 foreign nationals durin...
Perdagangan tembakau haram rugikan kerajaan Asia Pasifik USD14.85 bilion
Menurut kajian, Malaysia dianggar kehilangan kira-kira USD775 juta setahun, dengan hasil dianggarkan hilang (55%) melebihi jumlah sebenar dikutip daripada cukai tembakau.
S. Korea, Kazakhstan sign MOU on preservation of historic sites linked to Korea's independence movement
SEOUL, Sept. 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Kazakhstan have signed a memorandum ...
5,000 expected at BCCK for national-level Malaysia Day 2026 celebration
KUCHING: About 5,000 people are expected to gather at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) tonight for the national-level Malaysia Day 2026 celebration.
Red Sox reliever Justin Slaten is likely done for the season
- Red Sox reliever Justin Slaten likely out for season
- Slaten suffers from right elbow inflammation
- Platelet-rich plasma injection ends his season
Rob Reiner’s son spared death penalty in parents’ murder case after family consulted
LOS ANGELES, Sept 16 — The son of Hollywood icon Rob Reiner will not face the death penalty when he stands trial o...
Women's drug abuse cases rise by 3.3pct last year
KOTA BHARU: The number of women detected for drug abuse in the country rose to 8,926 last year from 8,638 in 2024.
Democratic dilemma: Communist Vietnam outpaces Indonesia, Philippines
As Communist-led Vietnam laps Southeast Asia's sluggish democracies in growth and foreign capital, ordinary citizens in Jakarta and Manila are left asking an uncomfortable question: Does democracy…
Former world leaders urge governments to back inequality panel
Thirty-seven former leaders, including ex-German chancellor Olaf Scholz and former French prime minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin, called for urgent policy action to tackle rising global inequality.
Airlines blame airport congestion, weather for flight delays
Nigeria’s airline operators have blamed airport congestion, inadequate infrastructure and adverse weather conditions for a significant proportion of flight delays and cancellations, saying many of the…
Do US sanctions still work?
Do US sanctions still work? In late August, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced an 'Economic D-Day' against Iran that would place sanctions on all entities trading with the Islamic Republic.
Viral ‘then and now’ photos of Chinese woman reunited with family spark trafficking debate
A woman from northern China has been reunited with her biological family after 26 years, with striking before-and-after images from her disappearance renewing public attention on the plight of human…
US war with Iran costs reach $38bn, set to rise by $3bn monthly
The US Congressional Budget Office says the six-month war with Iran has cost $38 billion so far, with expenses expected to rise by $3 billion each month.
Grab expands South-east Asia lending reach with US$1.49b Atome deal
SINGAPORE, Sept 16 — Singapore-based Grab Holdings said yesterday it will acquire a controlling stake in digi...
Saudi air defenses intercept drone targeting Mecca airspace
Saudi forces destroyed a hostile drone launched by Houthi militants before it entered the restricted airspace over Mecca on Tuesday evening.
Bill Ackman doubles down on Trump Iran war praise and Mamdani criticism: NYC mayor ‘scared away productive New Yorkers’
Bill Ackman agrees with President Trump going to war with Iran and thinks New York mayor Zohran Mamdani “scared away” the city’s most productive workers.
Illicit tobacco trade costing Asia-Pacific govts US$14.85bil tax loss, says study
Malaysia is estimated to lose about US$775 million annually, with the estimated lost revenue (55%) exceeding the amount actually collected from tobacco taxation.
Senate employees deliberate on ‘cashless insurance policy’
ISLAMABAD: A sub-panel of the Upper House of the Parliament on Tuesday reviewed the proposal of introducing a “cashless insurance policy” for around 1,300 Senate employees of all the pay scales, and…
Indictment says FBI shut down Russian plot to kill US individuals and target Ukraine supporters
- Five Russians indicted for targeting US allies and Ukraine supporters
- FBI disrupted plot through relentless work, held Russia accountable
- Offer of $40,000 to kill Russian dissident rejected
CAC mulls single database for beneficial ownership register
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has called for the harmonisation and centralisation of Nigeria’s beneficial ownership information to strengthen transparency and combat corruption, illicit…
FG should write off airlines’ legacy debts – Ex-NANTA President
The Federal Government has been urged to write off the legacy debts owed by Nigerian airlines even as he called for financial discipline among domestic airlines.
In a rare debate, Baghel and Vijay Sharma spar over PM Awas Yojana in Chhattisgarh
The crux of the debate was the action taken or lack thereof in their respective tenures — the Congress between 2018 and 2023 and the BJP from December 2023 till date — on the implementation of the…
- Former CM Bhupesh Baghel and Deputy CM Vijay Sharma debated PMAY in Chhattisgarh
- Baghel claimed 11.51 lakh houses built, Sharma cited 18 lakh under construction
- Debate marked historic first between senior political leaders on housing scheme
Malaysia Day: We must be the Malaysians we wish we were
SEPT 16 — There was a time when social media wouldn’t stop showing me videos of foreigners coming to M...
Oil tops $107 as Saudi pipeline outage deepens Hormuz supply fears
Oil prices surge to multi-month highs
Mexico and Egypt: Independence, friendship and bridges for the future
Every September, Mexicans come together to remember the beginning of our struggle for Independence in 1810. In 2026, we commemorate the 216th anniversary of that decisive call for freedom and…
Vigil and public memorial ceremony for Tung Chee-hwa
Hong Kong's first chief executive Tung Chee-hwa will receive a public memorial ceremony on Sunday, with a vigil to be held the night before, according to the funeral committee.
SK hynix union approves revised wage deal
Unionized workers at SK hynix Inc. on Wednesday approved a revised wage agreement that was rejected three weeks ago. In an electronic ballot, 57.08 percent of union members voted in favor of the new…
I wouldn’t have married Simi if she were SS or AS – Adekunle Gold
Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has revealed that genotype was a big factor for him when he wanted to marry, due to him being SS.
Zelenskyy, Japan Lower House Chief Discuss Energy Support
Tokyo, Sept. 16 (Jiji Press)--Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Eisuke Mori, speaker of Japan's House of Representatives, the lower chamber of parliament, discussed energy support for…
CM Vijay’s London event cancelled: What happened and why police raised safety concerns
For public safety concerns, we are calling off the programme because we don't have permission due to safety concerns, a member of the chief minister's team was seen annouuncing over a loudspeaker in…
Over 40 organizations sign joint statement in solidarity with NAZA filmmakers
Over 40 Israeli human rights groups issued a joint statement in support of 'NAZA' producers and condemning calls to revoke their citizenship.
- 43 Israeli organizations sign joint statement
- Solidarity with NAZA filmmakers Yuval and Rachel
- Calls for investigation into documentary allegations
Feds say Cisco likely failed to protect pro-Palestinian workers from harassment
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission found Cisco may have subjected employees to a hostile work environment based on national origin, religion, or association.
5 killed in early-morning Hanoi house fire
A fire broke out at a four-story house in an alley on Van Cao Street in Tay Ho Ward in Hanoi early Wednesday, killing five people while four others escaped.
Ron Howard’s Anne Hathaway-Adam Driver War Drama ‘Alone at Dawn’ Locks Christmas 2027 Release
Amazon MGM will release the true story film about an Air Force Combat Controller who gave his life to protect his comrades in Afghanistan The post Ron Howard’s Anne Hathaway-Adam Driver War Drama…
- Ron Howard and Imagine Entertainment release 'Alone at Dawn' on Christmas Day 2027.
- Betty Gilpin joins Anne Hathaway and Adam Driver in the cast.
King, Queen extend Malaysia Day greetings urging people to take precautions against haze
THEIR Majesties Sultan Ibrahim and Raja Zarith Sofiah, King and Queen of Malaysia, have extended their Malaysia Day greetings to all Malaysians, while urging the public to take precautions against the…
Basarnas Defends Virgo Transport 8 SAR Strategy as Internationally Compliant
Basarnas says the Virgo Transport 8 SAR operation follows international rules, with search sectors adjusted to currents and changing field conditions.
- Basarnas defends SAR strategy as internationally compliant.
- Search patterns change daily based on field factors.
- 129 victims remain missing as of September 15, 2026.
Early September storm still leaves residents in Toronto area struggling to get damages addressed
Parts of the Greater Toronto Area were battered by a massive storm on Sept. 2, 2026. Some affected are waiting for insurance assistance.
Showers about 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 16 SEPTEMBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 16 September 2026 by the Department of Meteorology The low-level atmospheric disturbance is moving away from Sri Lanka.
US curbs S. Africa visas, alleging 'race-based discrimination'
US announces visa curbs over South Africa 'race-based discrimination'
Sumatran elephants run out of room as fires spread
A new report by environmental group Geopix found that about 560,758 hectares of elephant habitat have been affected by fires between August and early September, equivalent to roughly one-tenth of the species’ total habitat on Sumatra.
FG unveils 100-day tourism calendar to unlock $100bn
The Federal Government has unveiled a 100-day tourism calendar, a digital platform to aggregate Nigeria’s events and unlock a projected $100bn economy.
Flies, Rodent Droppings, Expired Ingredients Found During Food Safety Checks At Major Chains In Indore
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): The Food Safety Administration inspected several major restaurant chains in the city on Tuesday and found violations involving food storage, hygiene, pest control, labelling…
BJP National President Nitin Nabin To Spend Night In Ujjain On September 17; Will Attend Bhasma Aarti At Mahakal Temple Early Morning
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): BJP's national president Nitin Nabin will spend the night in Ujjain. The party has made some changes in the itinerary of Nabin's trip to Madhya Pradesh.
The Power Of Thoughts: How Our Mind Shapes Emotions, Behaviour And The Way We Experience Life
Most of us have this habit to blame circumstances for the way we feel. Like, if we are having a difficult day, facing an unpleasant person or having a disappointing conversation… we end up saying “This is why I am disturbed.” But, is it really the situation that creates our state of mind, or is it what we think about that situation?
Maduro ally pleads guilty in $195m money laundering case in US court
Maduro ally pleads guilty to US money laundering charges
Brook, Buttler, Baker star as Sri Lanka slump to 119-run rout
Harry Brook led from the front with his second and fastest T20I century as England sent Sri Lanka swirling down the Utilita Bowl with victory by 119 runs in the first T20I. The limited-overs skipper’s 42-ball effort – quicker than every Englishman bar Phil Salt’s 39 baller almost a year ago to the day against […]
TTC Line 1 trains slowing between TMU station and King station as Ontario Line construction continues
TTC riders travelling between TMU and King stations are being warned that Line 1 trains are moving slower than usual due to a “reduced speed zone” as construction continues on the Ontario Line. This comes as excavation work continues underneath the Queen Street West and Yonge Street intersection to connect the new Ontario Line to […]
- TTC Line 1 trains moving slower between TMU and King stations.
- Ontario Line construction causes reduced speed zone.
- Slower speeds add minimal time to train trips.