World

Tanzania president cleared to run in October election, key rivals barred

DAR ES SALAAM (Reuters) -Tanzania's electoral commission on Wednesday barred the presidential candidate of its second biggest opposition party from contesting polls in October, leaving President Samia Suluhu Hassan to face only candidates from smaller parties. 

World

Shooter kills two Minneapolis schoolchildren in church, injures 17

MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) -Two children were killed and 17 other people were wounded on Wednesday at a Minneapolis Catholic school when a shooter dressed in black opened fire on students attending Mass on the third day of school, authorities said.

Nation

Malaysia takes firm stand against Islamophobia, contributes US$50,000 biennially to UN fund

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia continues to demonstrate its firm commitment to combating Islamophobia on the global stage through various channels, including financial contributions to initiatives under the United Nations (UN) and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), says Datuk Mohamad Alamin.

World

'Jaw-droppingly weird' dinosaur from Morocco was studded with spikes

(Reuters) -Around 165 million years ago on a coastal floodplain in what is now Morocco lived one of the most extreme dinosaurs on record, lavishly adorned with armor and spikes - some about three feet (one meter) long - unlike that of any other known creature.

World

Judge extends block on Trump administration's efforts to deport migrant Abrego

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Kilmar Abrego, the migrant whose wrongful deportation to his native El Salvador made him a symbol of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, must remain in the United States through at least October, a judge said during a court hearing on Wednesday.

Nation

Earthquakes: Al-Sultan Abdullah calls for solat hajat in all mosques, surau in Pahang

KUANTAN: Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has decreed that all mosques and surau in the state hold solat hajat on Thursday (Aug 28) night to seek protection from calamities.

Badminton

Roy King-Arif stun world No. 12 Thais in Paris to set up meeting with Aaron-Wooi Yik

PETALING JAYA: Shuttlers Yap Roy King-Wan Arif Wan Junaidi stunned Thailand's Dechapol Puavaranukroh-Kittinupong Kedren to progress to the World Championships third round.

World

Analysis-Inside Trump's DC crackdown: Swarms of agents and arrests for minor offenses

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -One night last week, police officers in Washington stopped a man carrying a designer handbag after spotting a small, clear plastic bag poking out of it, which they suspected might contain marijuana.

Football

Selangor's Brazilian striker Chrigor nets hat-trick in 5-2 win over T'ganu

PETALING JAYA: Selangor put on a dominating performance at home to win 5-2 against Terengganu in the Super League at the Petaling Jaya Stadium on Wednesday (Aug 27).

Badminton

Pang Ron-Su Yin face Soon Huat-Shevon to assure a quarter spot, Chen-Toh also make it in Paris

PETALING JAYA: Mixed doubles shuttlers Hoo Pang Ron-Cheng Su Yin survived a scare before booking their spot in the World Championships third round.

Motorsport

Motor racing-McLaren return as favourites to Verstappen's backyard

(Reuters) -Formula One ends its August break and goes straight back to the beach at Zandvoort this weekend, with Max Verstappen's rowdy orange army cheering the home Dutch hero against McLaren domination.

Comment

Cooperation with China to bolster Malaysia's development, says expert

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's cooperation with China will play a crucial role as it implements the latest edition of its national development plan, aimed at advancing socio-economic development and strengthening resilience, Xinhua reported, citing an expert.

Nation

Malaysians stranded in flood-hit northern India to depart via earliest flights, says Wisma Putra

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is arranging the evacuation of its citizens stranded in northern India on the earliest available flights, amid flooding and landslides caused by continuous monsoon rains that have left dozens dead.

Technology

Amazon to extend corporate pay structure, benefits to Whole Foods employees

(Reuters) -Amazon.com will extend its corporate staff programs, including pay structure and benefits, to U.S. corporate employees at its Whole Foods chain of supermarkets, aiming to integrate its grocery businesses more closely.

Nation

Sabah polls: Warisan to go it alone, contest all 73 seats, says Shafie

KOTA KINABALU: Warisan's Supreme Council has unanimously decided that the party will contest all 73 seats in the Sabah state assembly during the upcoming 17th state election (PRN17), says Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal.

World

Explainer-Could Farage's plan for mass deportation of asylum seekers from UK work?

LONDON (Reuters) -Nigel Farage's Reform UK set out plans this week for the mass deportation of asylum seekers from Britain, which would involve withdrawing from human rights treaties and working with authoritarian governments to take back their citizens.

World

Ukraine sees 'priceless' digital battlefield data trove as key to West's support

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Technology

Apple teams up with TuneIn to boost radio features amid streaming competition

(Reuters) -Apple will distribute its curated radio stations on a global network of devices, including speakers, headphones and cars, through a partnership with TuneIn, the digital radio platform said on Wednesday.

Brunei

Brunei’s flora, fauna valuable asset for ‘future generations’, says permanent secretary

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei Darussalam is blessed with a rich biodiversity of flora and fauna, which is a national treasure and valuable asset, not only now but also for future generations.

Nation

Pahang Immigration rescues 17 Indonesian women from forced labour syndicate

KUANTAN: A total of 17 Indonesian women, believed to be victims of exploitation by a maid and cleaning services syndicate, were rescued in a special operation at a premises in Temerloh on Sunday (Aug 24).