Football

Soccer-Eintracht sack coach Toppmoeller after poor defensive run, Bild reports

BERLIN, Jan ‌18 (Reuters) - Eintracht Frankfurt have fired ‌coach Dino Toppmoeller after ‌a crisis meeting to discuss a string of bad games and poor defending, ‍German newspaper Bild ‍reported on Sunday.

Nation

Understanding reached on Batu Caves escalator project, technical issues to be resolved, says Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR: The Selangor State Government and the Batu Caves temple management have reached an understanding to proceed with the proposed escalator project, although its implementation is still subject to resolving technical requirements.

AseanPlus News

Philippine landfill death toll rises to 36 as authorities end search after 10 days

The Cebu City government has ended search-and-rescue operations at the Binaliw landfill after 10 days since the dumpsite collapsed.

World

Trump's Greenland tariffs prompt calls for unprecedented EU counter-measures

BRUSSELS, Jan 18 (Reuters) - The European Union faced ‌calls on Sunday to implement a never-before-used range of economic counter-measures known as the "Anti-Coercion Instrument" as part of the bloc's response ‌to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats against European allies over Greenland.

World

Greenland welcomes European response to Trump's tariffs

COPENHAGEN, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Greenland thanked European nations ‌on Sunday for maintaining their support for the Arctic island despite being targeted by punitive tariffs from U.S. President ‌Donald Trump who wants to annex the Danish-ruled territory.

AseanPlus News

As Vietnam ruling party gears up for congress, party chief To Lam looks to retain job

Normally bustling with activity, the alley in Hanoi's Ngoc Ha ward is now almost empty. No food sellers, no tea shops, no makeshift stalls – just a couple of children playing in the dusty courtyard.

Nation

NIOSH urges employers to improve safety measures for dangerous gas use

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has urged all employers and premise owners operating dangerous gases or gas systems to improve legal compliance and occupational safety and health best practices.

Wellness

Ladies, prepare early for those potential extra kilos 

Bad news for women: Ageing-related weight gain may start earlier in life than you think.

AseanPlus News

Swiss fire fatalities not given routine autopsies: lawyers

The victims of the Swiss New Year fire disaster have not undergone routine autopsies to determine how they died, lawyers representing their families said.

Sabah & Sarawak

Infant found abandoned in Kinabatangan oil palm plantation

KINABATANGAN: Police are investigating the discovery of a newborn baby boy who was found abandoned at an oil palm plantation here on Saturday (Jan 17) night.

AseanPlus News

Cambodian authorities announce fresh scam crackdown, seek cooperation of landlords, casino owners

The Svay Rieng Provincial Administration of Cambodia has announced strict measures that aim to eradicate technology-based crimes from the province.

Nation

Leaking confidential info about Armed Forces will lead to legal action, says Defence Ministry

PETALING JAYA: Leaking internal and confidential information related to the Malaysian Armed Forces will lead to legal action, says the Defence Ministry.

Sabah & Sarawak

Ewon Benedick responds to KKIP appointment backlash

KOTA KINABALU: Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Ewon Benedick has responded to criticisms regarding his appointment as the new KKIP Sdn Bhd chairman.

Tennis

Tennis-Danilovic makes epic comeback to knock out Venus Williams at Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Olga Danilovic pulled off a ‌stunning comeback from 4-0 down in the deciding set to beat Venus Williams 6-7(5) 6-3 6-4 at the Australian Open ‌on Sunday, knocking the American veteran out in the first round. 

World

Scottish first minister says a May majority means new independence push

LONDON, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Scotland's ‌first minister, John Swinney, said on Sunday he would ‌call for another independence referendum if his SNP won a ‌majority in May's Scottish parliament elections, a result he added could end Keir Starmer's premiership.

Laos

Laos welcomes nearly 4.6 million tourists in 2025, surpassing annual target

Laos welcomed 4,580,709 tourists in 2025, an 11 percent increase year-on-year that surpassed the government's target of 4.3 million visitors, according to the Tourism Development Department.

Technology

Sequoia to join GIC, Coatue in Anthropic investment, FT reports

Jan ‌18 (Reuters) - Venture ‌capital firm ‌Sequoia is joining Singapore's GIC ‍and ‍U.S. investor ‌Coatue in a ‍funding ​round ⁠for Anthropic which values ‌the artificial intelligence ⁠startup ‍at $350 billion, ‍the Financial Times ‌reported on Sunday, citing sources familiar with the matter.

Technology

South Korea to negotiate with the US for favourable chip tariff terms, official says

SEOUL, Jan ‌18 (Reuters) - South Korea will seek ‌favourable terms for U.S. tariffs ‌on imports of memory chips, a presidential office spokesperson said at a ‍televised briefing on Sunday.

Brunei

Brunei King's total knee replacement surgery a success, says Prime Minister's office

Brunei King Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has safely undergone surgery of the right total knee replacement at Jerudong Park Medical Centre (JPMC).

Other Sports

Sailing-SailGP Champions Britain start 2026 with commanding win at Perth

PERTH, Australia, Jan 18 (Reuters) - ‌Reigning SailGP champions Emirates Great Britain started the year with a ‌strong wind in their sails, successfully defending their Perth Sail ‌Grand Prix title with a dominant second-day performance on Sunday.