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'World of Warcraft' still going strong as it celebrates 20 years

As it celebrates its 20th birthday, online video game 'World of Warcraft' has demonstrated a rare longevity thanks to its loyal following and constant evolutions.

Americas

Machu Picchu security tightened after video of visitors spreading 'human' ashes goes viral

Citizens in Peru were outraged when a video showing a woman throwing ashes from a bag at the sacred site shows up on TikTok.

Technology

Northvolt CEO steps down, saying group needs up to $1.2 billion

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Northvolt's CEO and co-founder Peter Carlsson stepped down on Friday, a day after Europe's biggest hope for an electric vehicle battery champion filed for U.S. Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

AseanPlus News

Wuzhen Summit: China creates AI advisory body, with Alibaba Cloud founder as chief expert

The AI Experts Committee is expected to promote China’s perspective on how the fast-growing technology should be governed

Nation

King celebrates 66th birthday with family in Johor

JOHOR BARU: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, has marked his birthday with a simple, yet meaningful celebration with his loved ones.

Nation

Govt saved RM900,000 by using chartered jet for PM's overseas trips, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: The government saved about RM900,000 by using a private chartered flight for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's recent working and official visits abroad, says Fahmi Fadzil.

Singapore

Singaporean woman being investigated for suspected terrorism-related activities, says Internal Security

A Singaporean woman is being investigated for alleged involvement in suspected terrorism-related activities.

Nation

S'gor govt yet to receive update on probe into Faisal Halim's case

SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government has yet to receive any feedback from the police on the progress of the investigation into the case involving Selangor FC player Muhammad Faisal Halim, the Selangor state assembly was told on Friday (Nov 22).

Sabah & Sarawak

All eyes on who will be Sabah's next Yang di-Pertua with Juhar's term ending Dec 31

KOTA KINABALU: There is much talk on social media over who will be the next Sabah Yang di-Pertua Negeri to replace Tun Juhar Mahirrudin, whose term ends on Dec 31 2024.

World

At least 10 killed in Afghanistan attack, interior ministry says

KABUL (Reuters) -At least 10 people were killed by gunmen in Afghanistan's northern Baghlan province, Interior Ministry Spokesperson Abdul Mateen Qaniee said on Friday.

Indonesia

Indonesian parliament designates Jakarta as special region after being removed as capital city

The Indonesian parliament has recently adopted a bill, officially designating Jakarta as the country’s special region following its removal as the capital city.

Squash

Malaysia's top two squash player storm into S'pore Open semis

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s top two squash players stormed into the Singapore Open semi-finals in sensational style on Friday (Nov 22).

AseanPlus News

Thai court dismisses activist's suit against Israeli spyware producer over lack of evidence

A Thai court on Thursday threw out a lawsuit brought by a pro-democracy activist which alleged spyware produced by an Israeli tech firm had been used to hack his phone.

Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin at record highs, sets sights on US$100,000

LONDON: Bitcoin touched a fresh record high on Friday, with its sights set firmly on the $100,000 barrier, in a stellar rally for the cryptocurrency sparked by expectations of a more friendly regulatory environment under a Donald Trump administration.

World

Factbox-What is Russia's 'Oreshnik' missile?

MOSCOW (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin said Russia had struck Ukraine with a new hypersonic medium-range ballistic missile in response to Kyiv's use of U.S. and British missiles against Russia.

Laos

Laotian police detain several people in investigation of tourist deaths in tainted alcohol incident

Laotian police have detained the manager and owner of a hostel where two teenage Australian tourists stayed who were poisoned by tainted alcohol, one fatally, in a case that appears to have claimed the lives of at least five people.

World

Explainer-How the US tracks ballistic missile launches

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The United States has layers of sensors that can spot, track and identify ballistic missile launches such as the Russian IRBM fired at Ukraine on Thursday - a Cold War system that has been refined over decades into an unblinking global network.

Sabah & Sarawak

Five nabbed in Tawau drug den raid

KOTA KINABALU: Five drug addicts, including two women, were caught red-handed during a raid at a house in Jalan Utara Baru, Tawau.

Tennis

Tennis-Sinner shuts out the noise in eventful year to emerge as the man to beat

BENGALURU (Reuters) - Jannik Sinner enjoyed an unforgettable season marked by his first two Grand Slam titles and ending the year as world number one but the Italian heads into 2025 with the cloud of a potential doping ban still hanging over his head.

Entertainment

Boy George regrets comments about Liam Payne days before death

English singer Boy George has revealed he regrets social media comments he made about Liam Payne just days before the former One Direction member died at age 31.