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Happy Deepavali
The Star wishes Happy Deepavali to all our readers. Read full story Date: 19 October, 2025 8:01 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Anwar defends Gaza peace plan, rebukes excessive criticism
JASIN: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has rebuked certain quarters for their excessive criticism regarding the Gaza peace plan proposed by United States President Donald Trump. Read full story […]
Former statutory body employee remanded for alleged role in zakat fund misappropriation
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested a former statutory body employee for her alleged involvement in a syndicate that misappropriated some RM120,000 in zakat funds for 28 […]
After army coup, Madagascar’s Gen Z demand a voice in shaping what comes next
ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) -When an elite army colonel joined Madagascar’s Gen Z protests earlier this month, forcing the president to flee the country, youth-movement leader Olivia Rafetison was happy to have […]
Ex-French President Sarkozy says ‘not afraid’ ahead of jail term
PARIS (Reuters) -Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy, set to start a five-year prison sentence on Tuesday after being convicted of attempting to raise campaign funds from Libya in 2007, said […]
UK’s Prince Andrew asked police to help smear sexual abuse accuser, newspaper says
LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s Prince Andrew asked police in 2011 to dig up personal information about Virginia Giuffre, the woman who accused him of sexually abusing her as a teenager, a […]
Thieves steal “inestimable” jewels from Louvre in Paris and flee on motorbikes
PARIS (Reuters) -Thieves have broken into Paris’ Louvre museum through a window and have stolen pieces of jewellery with “inestimable heritage” before escaping on motorbikes, the French interior ministry said […]
Visitors throng Star Karnival Cuti-Cuti Malaysia on final day of event
KUCHING: The final day of the Star Karnival Cuti-Cuti Malaysia roadshow here has drawn the largest crowd over three days, with many visitors applauding the effort to promote Malaysia’s diversity […]
Durim-Salim stretch of Pan Borneo Highway to be fully upgraded in 2026
SIBU: The Durin-Salim section of the Pan Borneo Highway will be fully upgraded next year using a RM231mil allocation under Budget 2026. Read full story Date: 19 October, 2025 7:01 […]
Japan’s LDP, Ishin agree to form coalition government, Kyodo says
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party and the Japan Innovation Party have broadly agreed to form a coalition government, setting the stage for the country’s first female prime minister, Kyodo […]