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Where classics rule: KL bar Lavantha finds its own identity a year after opening

Titled 'A Library Of Modern Classics', the bar's new menu takes you on a deep dive into the world of classic cocktails.

AI

China's DeepSeek releases long-awaited new AI model

Chinese startup DeepSeek released a new artificial intelligence model Friday, more than a year after it stunned the world with a low-cost reasoning model that matched the capabilities of US rivals.

Arts

Hong Kong's West Kowloon Cultural District brings the world within reach

Whether it's historical treasures or contemporary art, the global cultural hub offers a wide cultural appeal.

Fashion

Met Gala 2026 explained: What it is, who attends and when it takes place

From its star-studded guest list to its fundraiser roots, here is what to know about the Met Gala 2026, including when it takes place and why the fashion world watches.

AseanPlus News

'Throwback Hits: Retro Bangkit' from DBKL presents a night of past golden local hits in the city on Saturday (April 25)

The Throwback Hits: Retro Bangkit programme which will take place at Panggung Anniversari, Kuala Lumpur Botanical Garden, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 3pm to 7pm.

Sabah & Sarawak

Flasher jailed seven years for exposing himself to minor

KOTA KINABALU: A 63-year-old local man was jailed seven years for exposing his genitals to a toddler in Sandakan earlier this month.

World

Myanmar's military-backed government imposes martial law in 60 townships

April 24 (Reuters) - Myanmar's junta ⁠leader-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing has issued new emergency ordinances to ⁠impose military control in 60 townships, a move aimed at ‌tightening security in regions still mired in conflict despite the transition to civilian rule.

Brunei

Food security a global priority: Brunei Crown Prince

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Brunei's Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office Al-Muhtadee Billah underscored that food security has become a global priority amid growing challenges posed by climate change, ecosystem pressures and geopolitical uncertainties affecting supply chains, reported Xinhua.

Nation

Grudge, turf war behind Bangsar shooting incident, says CID director

KUALA LUMPUR: An old grudge and a turf war between organised crime groups are believed to be the motives behind a shooting outside an entertainment outlet along Jalan Telawi in Bangsar recently.

Pakistan

Pakistan military kills 22 in northwest clashes, child dead in crossfire

PESHAWAR, (Pakistan): Pakistani security personnel shot dead 22 alleged militants in clashes in the northwest this week, the military said on Friday (April 24), with a child also killed in the crossfire.

Commodities

Gold set for weekly drop as higher oil prices stoke inflation fears

GOLD prices edged lower on Friday and were on track for a weekly drop, as elevated oil prices fuelled fears of inflation and higher-for-longer interest rates as U.S.-Iran peace talks remained stalled.

Nation

Autism OKU card registrations jump nearly fourfold since 2021

PETALING JAYA: Registrations for Persons with Disabilities (OKU) cards for autism have surged nearly fourfold since 2021, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

Badminton

England coach Kian Meng banks on Alex-Zach to challenge Aaron-Wooi Yik in opener

PETALING JAYA: England will be without their Europeans Championships men's doubles winners Ben Lane-Sean Vendy for the Thomas Cup but they are far from sweating.

Nation

Drink-driving military officer remanded until April 28

KUALA LUMPUR: The military officer who was arrested following a fatal drink driving incident along the Maju Expressway (MEX) has been remanded for five days until Tuesday (April 28).

Nation

Supervisor remanded for allegedly taking bribes to approve overtime

MELAKA: A former factory supervisor has been remanded for six days to assist in investigations into allegedly receiving about RM25,000 in bribes in exchange for approving overtime work for 31 employees under his supervision over the past two years.

Nation

Man pleads not guilty to cheating victim in alleged Datukship deal

SEREMBAN: A 27-year-old unemployed man pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate's Court here to a charge of cheating his alleged victim of RM64,500 in return for a Datukship.

Myanmar

US charges two Chinese nationals with managing cyberscam compound in Myanmar

WASHINGTON: Two Chinese nationals face charges in the US that they managed a sprawling compound in Myanmar where authorities say workers were forced to participate in cryptocurrency investment fraud scams, according to court records unsealed Thursday (April 23) in Washington, DC.

Football

Soccer-Carrick keen to balance short-term success with building for the future

April 24 (Reuters) - Manchester United ⁠interim head coach Michael Carrick said the rapid ⁠turnover of managers in the Premier League will ‌not affect how he approaches the job and he remains focused on the bigger picture at the club rather than his own future.

AI

YouTube offers deepfake detection to Hollywood

YouTube is offering Hollywood celebrities and entertainers a free detection tool to help combat their deepfakes, expanding the Google-owned video platform's efforts to guard against AI-driven impersonations.

Nation

Bus driver, 53, jailed for driving while high

ALOR GAJAH: A 53-year-old express bus driver who was caught driving under the influence of drugs while ferrying 15 passengers was sentenced to seven months' jail and fined RM8,000 by the Magistrate's Court here on Friday (April 24).