Football

Soccer-Mbappe calls on fans to back Vinicius Jr amid Real Madrid's struggles

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Tennis

Tennis-Djokovic reaches 100th Australian Open match win in hunt for 25th Grand Slam

MELBOURNE, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic ‌began his hunt for a record 25th Grand Slam title with a 6-3 6-2 6-2 win ‌over unseeded Spaniard Pedro Martinez in the Australian Open first round on Monday, the Serb ‌easing pre-tournament concerns about his fitness with a sparkling display.

China

Trump administration faces backlash over Nvidia H200 AI chip sales to China

Critics warn easing export controls could boost Beijing's military and undermine US lead in the AI race, as White House defends decision

Singapore

Man in Singapore convicted of sexually assaulting girlfriend’s daughter in van and at home

A 53-year-old man was convicted of sexually assaulting his girlfriend's daughter, aged 10-11, between February 2021 and February 2022 as The abuse occurred at home and in a van.

Indonesia

Indonesia chairs UN human rights council for first time: Milestone or empty symbol?

Indonesia will chair the UN Human Rights Council in 2026, hailed by officials as recognition of its international standing, despite domestic criticism as rights groups cite its poor human rights record.

Entertainment

Jackie Chan & Stephen Chow pay tribute to late action star Bruce Leung

Leung passed away from an illness in Shenzhen on Jan 14, surrounded by his family.

Thailand

Thailand shrouded by poor air-quality again; govt issues urgent PM2.5 order and says schools can close or go online

Thai govt has told schools nationwide to tighten PM2.5 safety measures, monitor Air4Thai daily and, if pollution spikes, close temporarily or switch to online learning immediately.

Nation

Woman loses RM166,000 to fake investment scheme

KUALA BERANG: A cake factory worker lost RM166,000 after falling victim to an online investment scam recently.

Philippines

Philippine tennis prodigy and trailblazer Eala exits Australian Open after 'overwhelming' scenes

Packed crowds turned out to see Alexandra Eala at the Australian Open on Monday but the Philippines trailblazer was unable to deliver for her adoring fans in a first-round defeat, admitting it was "a bit overwhelming".

AseanPlus News

China wife sues after discovering late husband’s affair, US$2.8 million transfer to mistress

Shocked wife finds out about cash-giving philandering late hubby while going through his belongings; court orders lover to repay money

Family

Embracing sleep in our golden years

Learning how sleep changes with age may be the key to more restful nights, and improved well-being.

Corporate News

ACE Market-bound GHS posts 1Q net profit of RM1.5mil

PETALING JAYA: ACE Market-bound Guan Huat Seng Holdings Bhd posted a net profit of RM1.51mil for its first quarter ended Oct 31, 2025 (1Q26), on the back of RM20.14mil in revenue.

China

China lodges protest to Philippines over coast guard official's remarks

China has lodged strong protest to the Philippines after its Coast Guard spokesperson maliciously spread disinformation and smeared China's image in a social media post,

World

Several killed in hotel blast in Kabul, officials say

KABUL, Jan ‌19 (Reuters) - Several people were killed ‌or injured in a blast at ‌a hotel in a heavily guarded part of central Kabul on Monday, officials ‍said.

Thailand

Thai political power, the New Alternative Party, floats state matchmaking to fix birth rates

With the birth rate in Thailand falling fast, one political party jockeying for position ahead of the country's snap election next month reckons it has the answer: step in to help citizens find love.

World

Chile wildfires leave 19 dead amid extreme heat as scores evacuated

CONCEPCION, Chile, ‌Jan 19 (Reuters) - Wildfires in Chile have left at least 19 people ‌dead, authorities said on Monday, as the government carried out ‌mass evacuations and fought nearly two dozen blazes exacerbated by intense heat and high winds.

AseanPlus News

Emerging Markets - Indonesian rupiah hovers near record lows on fiscal woes, trade war risks

Rupiah falls to 16,945/dollar, lowest since April 2025 but S.Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia stocks hit record highs; South Korea's KOSPI advances for 12th straight day.

Other Sports

Olympics-Japan's Kobayashi targets big jump over points calculations at Games

TOKYO, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Olympic gold ‌medallist Ryoyu Kobayashi has said experience had taught him that ski jumping rarely follows a script ‌as he prepares for his third straight Olympics.

AseanPlus News

Indonesia's Prabowo nominates nephew as central bank deputy governor

Nomination follows resignation of cenbank deputy governor but finance minister assures central bank to remain independent. Djiwandono nominated with two central bankers, lawmaker says

Aviation

AAX redesignates Benyamin Ismail as GM, appoints Bo Lingam as group CEO

KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) has redesignated its chief executive officer (CEO) Benyamin Ismail to the position of general manager, effective today, as part of the consolidation of AirAsia Group's aviation business under AAX.