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Japan family finds bear inside kitchen after animal breaks into home and raids fridge
TOKYO, July 15 — A family in northern Japan called police after finding a bear in their kitchen, an official said Wednesday, as anxiety over the animals grows following a surge in deadly maulings. Bears have killed at least five
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China accused of holding US nuclear test expert as Washington demands scientist’s release
WASHINGTON, July 15 — An American seismologist has been detained in China on espionage charges since 2024, his family revealed yesterday, saying US President Donald Trump’s direct appeal for his release to Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping went unanswered. Youlin Chen—who
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ICE halts traffic stop arrests following fatal shootings as scrutiny over immigration raids grows
WASHINGTON, July 15 — US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has suspended the use of traffic stops to detain immigrants after two fatal shootings by ICE agents, according to media reports yesterday. The Department of Homeland Security instructed ICE officers not
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Trump says US will hit Iran power plants and bridges unless Tehran agrees to deal
WASHINGTON, July 15 — President Donald Trump told Fox News yesterday he would expand US strikes on Iran next week to target power plants and bridges if Tehran does not make a deal. “Next week it gets really bad for them because next
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A new chapter for Gibraltar from today as decades-old border barriers fall
MADRID, July 15 — Thousands of workers crossing daily between Spain and Gibraltar will enter a new era of easier travel today, as border checks that have long been a source of tension are lifted. Home to only around 40,000 people,
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China’s economy expands 4.3pc in second quarter as property crisis and spending slump persist
BEIJING, July 15 — China’s economy grew at its weakest pace in more than three years during the second quarter, data showed Wednesday, missing expectations even as strong exports driven by the global AI boom helped offset trade disruptions caused
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Ringgit strengthens against US dollar as investors eye upbeat Malaysia GDP outlook
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday as investors anticipated an upbeat advance estimate of Malaysia’s second-quarter (2Q) gross domestic product (GDP), analysts said. At 8 am, the local currency appreciated to 4.0740/0780
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Singapore and Malaysia seek deeper collaboration as Anwar and Tharman discuss regional challenges
SINGAPORE, July 15 — Singapore and Malaysia have reaffirmed the need to deepen cooperation in areas of shared interest including food security and energy. Singaporean Foreign Ministry (MFA) said the commitment was made during Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s courtesy
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Police uncover suspected smuggled liquor worth RM409,818 during raid in Klang, two men detained
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — A total of 100 boxes of suspected untaxed liquor were seized and two men, including an Indian national, were detained during the Ops Taring Alpha 2 Intra/Inter raid on Jalan Berai, Klang, Selangor, yesterday. Royal Malaysia
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Johor adopts new mission-based approach for 2040 plan to drive sustainable state development
JOHOR BAHRU, July 15 — Addressing climate change, preparing for an ageing population and embracing emerging technologies are among the key priorities in the review of the Johor Structure Plan (RSN) 2040. Johor Town and Country Planning Department (PLANMalaysia Johor) director
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