India

Work absences, premature deaths: Mounting economic costs of India’s killer smog

NEW DELHI: Noxious smog smothering the plains of north India is not only choking the lungs of residents and killing millions, but also slowing the country's economic growth.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah PKR gathering evidence to dispel corruption allegations against PM

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah PKR is compiling evidence to dispel allegations that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim shielded several state assemblymen said to be corrupt.

Cambodia

Survivors, sniffing dogs join anti-mine march at Cambodia's Angkor Wat

SIEM REAP, (Cambodia): Survivors and sniffing dogs joined hundreds of people at Cambodia's Angkor Wat on Sunday (Nov 24) for a march against landmines after the US decision to send anti-personnel mines to Ukraine.

Nation

Govt to continue aid to T'ganu, no selective restrictions on oil royalties, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR: Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has denied claims that the Federal Government imposed selective restrictions on oil royalties for Terengganu.

South Korea

South Korea to hold own memorial for forced labour victims, boycotting Japan’s

SEOUL: The South Korean government plans to hold a separate on-site memorial ceremony for Koreans forced to work at the gold mines on Sado island during Japan's colonial rule, following a last-minute decision to boycott Japan’s memorial event on Sunday (Nov 24).

Family

In the US, aestheticians learn to recognise and respond to signs of abuse

According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 41% of women and 26% of men have experienced contact sexual violence, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner during their lifetime.

Europe

Pompeii visitors issued personalised tickets with full names printed on them

The Pompeii archaeological park in Italy plans to limit visitor numbers to 20,000 a day and introduce personalised tickets in a bid to cope with overtourism and protect the world heritage site, officials said.

Nation

MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for eight states until 7pm on Nov 24

PETALING JAYA: Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are anticipated across several states including Kedah, Pahang and Selangor.

Other Sports

Rallying-Neuville secures his first world championship in Japan

(Reuters) -Hyundai's Thierry Neuville shrugged off the heavy tag of rallying's nearly man to win his first world championship on Sunday while Toyota sealed the manufacturers' crown on a dramatic final day of the season in Japan.

Badminton

Former BAM's finance manager Manoharan passes away

PETALING JAYA: The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) mourn the passing of Datuk Dr. Manoharan P.P. Krishnasamy, who passed away at the age of 66 on Saturday.

Thailand

Yingluck will return to Thailand and undergo legal process: Worachai

BANGKOK: Exiled former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra (pic) will return to the country and undergo legal sentencing in accordance with the corrections system without seeking any special privileges, according to Worachai Hema, a former Pheu Thai Party MP from Samut Prakan province.

Badminton

Little tigress Su Yin says support from Pang Ron key in fine China Masters run

PETALING JAYA: Bubbly Cheng Su Yin is the least experienced player but she fought like a little tigress in the mixed doubles final of the China Masters on Sunday in Shenzen.

Thailand

Wife and daughter of wanted Thonburi Hospital founder in police custody

BANGKOK: The wife and daughter of Dr Boon Vanasin, founder of Thonburi Hospital and chairman of the Thonburi Healthcare Group (THG) board, were denied bail in a public fraud case.

Brunei

Bruneians walk for peace

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Second Palestine Solidarity Walkathon, organised by Big BWN Project and the Palestine Poppies in collaboration with Majlis Belia Brunei, united around 5,000 participants on Sunday (Nov 24) at Dermaga Diraja, Bandar Seri Begawan.

Nation

Share too much info on social media and risk being hacked, warns MCMC

KUALA LUMPUR: Those who share too much information on social media expose themselves to security threats including identity theft, cyberstalking and property theft.

Motorsport

Motor racing-Verstappen takes fourth F1 title, can he make it five in a row?

(Reuters) - Max Verstappen joined a select group of greats with his fourth Formula One title in Las Vegas on Saturday but the Red Bull driver faces an even bigger, and more thrilling, battle to stretch the run to five in a row next year.

Nation

Special committee to be formed to tackle local rice shortage, says Mat Sabu

SHAH ALAM: A special committee is being formed to tackle the ongoing shortage of locally produced white rice.

Focus

Big societal changes require big state interventions

With the landslide victory of Donald Trump, the writer says he has felt an almost uncontrollable urge to share his story of when as a young man in Italy he was a supporter of another controversial 'outsider' leader.

Badminton

Sarawak Sukma singles champion Ling Ching quits BAM

PETALING JAYA: The national women's singles badminton team have been further depleted following the resignation of Malaysia Games (Sukma) champion Wong Ling Ching.

Focus

Lean government potential in the USA

Trump's Doge signals a renewed approach to tackling America’s sprawling federal bureaucracy.