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Today’s stories
- Media practitioners call on govt to provide healthcare, welfare aid for industry veteransMedia practitioners in Malaysia are urging the government to establish dedicated aid mechanisms for retired industry veterans, including healthcare benefits, financial assistance, and special cards to ease their post-retirement challenges.
- World Cup fails to deliver expected travel boom in US as costs, visa hurdles deter fansThe US World Cup fails to boost travel as high costs, visa hurdles, and logistics deter fans, with hotels cutting rates and vacation rentals performing better.
- Young Yangon revellers chase joy in sweaty clubs, wary of streets haunted by post‑coup dangerIn post-coup Myanmar, Yangon's nightlife persists with revellers staying until dawn due to safety concerns, while the civil war continues and nightlife includes increased drug use despite official claims of normalcy.
- Labubu joins the roar of football, marking China’s first IP at a Fifa World CupLabubu, a Chinese pop culture character, made its debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony, marking China's first IP participation in the event. The character, from Pop Mart's The Monsters franchise, appeared in World Cup-related collaborations and visited Mexico for the occasion.
- Perlis Education Dept pledges full cooperation with police after pupil injured in chair-pulling incidentPerlis Education Department is cooperating with police after a Year Six student was injured when a chair was pulled away by a classmate, resulting in injuries and psychological issues.
- Pop art pioneer who painted the world in dazzling colour, David Hockney dies at 88British artist David Hockney, a key figure in contemporary art, has died at 88 after a seven-decade career marked by vibrant paintings and innovative techniques.
- MAG chief Nasaruddin appointed to IATA board of governors for three-year termMAG president and CEO Captain Nasaruddin A. Bakar has been appointed to IATA's board of governors for a three-year term until 2029, contributing to strategic oversight and policy direction for the aviation association.
- US‑Iran memorandum talks near conclusion? Geneva emerges as possible venueA US-Iran memorandum to halt the Gulf war may be signed as early as Sunday, with Geneva as a potential venue, as both sides negotiate terms including sanctions relief and cessation of hostilities in Lebanon, though the US has not confirmed details or Iran's concessions.
- Court clears way for auction of Jamal Yunos’ seized assets after failure to pay Theresa KokA court has cleared the way for the auction of seized assets belonging to Datuk Seri Jamal Md Yunos to recover RM66,061.85 from Seputeh MP Teresa Kok after his son's claim was dismissed.
- Iran’s 14‑point draft diverges from US account, insisting on sanctions relief, Strait reopening and US$300b rebuildingIran's draft agreement with the US outlines sanctions relief, Strait of Hormuz reopening, and asset releases, diverging from previous reports.
- Anwar: Malaysia’s strength lies in managing differences fairly, religion must promote peacePrime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated Malaysia's strength comes from fair management of differences and urged religious leaders to promote peace, while warning against the politicization of religion.
- ‘All of us are migrants’: Pope Leo ends Spain tour with Tenerife plea for dignity and aidPope Leo XIV emphasized migrant dignity during a visit to Tenerife, urging aid and action against traffickers amid deadly migration routes, while condemning indifference and honoring those who died.
- Rescuers battle rain and aftershocks in Mindanao as quake toll lowered to 46, missing riseRescuers in the southern Philippines continue search and recovery efforts after a major earthquake, with death toll lowered to 46 and 38 missing, while facing challenges from rain and aftershocks.
- Japan’s flagship H3 rocket lifts off smoothly, six satellites deployed as space agency celebrates successJapan's space agency successfully launched its H3 rocket, deploying six satellites, following a previous failure, as it aims to boost international competitiveness in the rocket industry.
- Ringgit closes firmer at 4.0555 against US dollar, investors eye US‑Iran peace talksThe ringgit closed firmer against the US dollar on Friday amid uncertainty over the West Asia conflict, while also weakening against other major currencies and regional peers.