Football

Soccer-Newcastle boss Howe uncertain about Guimaraes' future

July 26 (Reuters) - Newcastle United ⁠manager Eddie Howe said he is unsure whether ⁠Bruno Guimaraes will remain at the club amid interest ‌from Arsenal, but said he had held "good conversations" with the midfielder.

Arts

Comic-Con cosplayers brave heat and mishaps to showcase fandom

Each year, fans of comics, video games, film and fantasy spend months creating costumes that showcase their devotion to favourite characters

Nation

Redevelop neglected Sungai Pari flats to curb crime, says NGO

IPOH: A non-governmental organisation is urging the authorities to redevelop the long neglected Sungai Pari flat complex here, claiming it has become a hotspot for drug abuse, prostitution and other criminal activities due to years of neglect.

Nation

Melaka floods: Victims rise to 124, three relief centres remain open

MELAKA: The number of flood victims in Melaka rose to 124 people from 37 families as of 8am on Sunday (July 26), with three temporary relief centres still operating in Melaka Tengah and Jasin.

Nation

Negri polls: Non-Malays need not fear marginalisation if BN wins, says Tok Mat

SEREMBAN: Non-Malays should not fear being marginalised if Barisan Nasional wins the Aug 1 Negri Sembilan polls as the coalition will remain the primary decision-maker despite its political cooperation with Perikatan Nasional, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

Swimming

Games-Ramsay-Peaty ponders future after 100m breaststroke bronze

July 26 (Reuters) - Adam Ramsay-Peaty's ⁠hopes of winning a third Commonwealth Games gold ⁠medal in the 100 metres breaststroke were dashed ‌on Saturday as the Englishman was forced to settle for bronze behind Australia's Sam Williamson.

Video games

‘Halo: Campaign Evolved’ review: Tech issues aside, remake still thrills

It's not a stretch to say that 2001's Halo: Combat Evolved was a game-changer. A launch title for the original Xbox developed by Bellevue-based Bungie and published by Redmond-based Microsoft Game Studios, Halo was the reason to get an Xbox.

Living

The juiciest grilled chicken breast starts with these 4 tips

Flatten, marinate and grill your way to juicy, flavour-packed chicken breasts every time.

AseanPlus News

Australia to raise concerns over new tariffs with Trump, PM Albanese says

SYDNEY: Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday he would seek to raise the issue of tariffs with U.S. President Donald Trump, after Washington this week imposed new tariffs on its trading partners, including Australia.

Japan

Humanoid robots showcase traditional Japanese dance and conversation in Okayama

KURASHIKI: Humanoid robots have demonstrated their ability to perform a traditional Japanese dance and hold conversations at an event in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, as organisers seek to familiarise the public with next-generation robotics and artificial intelligence.

Cambodia

Cambodia establishes new sanctuary for critically endangered Siamese crocodiles

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia has established a 315.11-hectare sanctuary in the Cardamom Mountains to protect the critically endangered Siamese crocodile and conserve its genetic resources.

Laos

Typhoon Yagi damage of over K20 billion repaired at Myanmar hydropower plant

NAY PYI TAW: Damage exceeding K20 billion caused by Typhoon Yagi at the Upper Paunglaung Hydropower Plant has been fully repaired, with the facility now operating at full capacity and supplying 454 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity annually to the national grid.

Nation

Racial rhetoric, fear-mongering has no place in nation-building, says Zambry

PETALING JAYA: Barisan Nasional has reaffirmed its commitment to multiracial politics, rejecting any form of racial rhetoric and fear-mongering that could undermine national unity.

Nation

Disaster victims can claim cash aid up to four times a year, says Nadma

JERTIH: Malaysians affected by disasters are eligible to receive the Bantuan Wang Ihsan (BWI) up to four times a year, subject to the claim conditions set by the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma).

Myanmar

Tastes of Golden Land: Regional flavours blend at Myanmar's largest traditional food show

YANGON: Flavours representing Myanmar's diverse ethnic groups and regions converged at the Myanmar Traditional Food Show and Competition in Yangon on Saturday, with the country's largest traditional food event showcasing a wide range of local cuisines, snacks, beverages and products.

Brunei

Brunei pledges stronger Asean judicial cooperation amid emerging legal challenges

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Chief Justice Dato Seri Paduka Steven Chong has reaffirmed Brunei Darussalam's commitment to strengthening the rule of law and deepening judicial cooperation across Asean.

Vietnam

Vietnam launches 500-day mission to find and identify thousands of war dead

HO CHI MINH CITY: For 13 days, excavation teams worked through a single trench beneath Le Thi Rieng Park, carefully uncovering the remains of soldiers killed nearly six decades ago.

Philippines

Mindoro consumer group challenges power coop’s explanation for P1/kWh rate cut

CALAPAN CITY: The newly formed Mindoro Consumers Coalition (MCC) has challenged the Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative (ORMECO)'s explanation for a recent P1-per-kilowatt-hour (kWh) rate reduction, rejecting its claim that the cut was the result of cheaper power supplied by a new independent power producer (IPP).

World

Iran says it sold US$18bil of oil during war, ceasefire

TEHRAN: Iran's oil ministry on Saturday said it was able to sell a total of US$18bil worth of oil during the war and the ensuing ceasefire with the United States.

Metro News

Mangroves remain vital shields for Sabah's wildlife, says Danau Girang Field Centre

KOTA KINABALU: July 26 is World Mangrove Day, and the Danau Girang Field Centre (DGFC) in Kinabatangan, off Sandakan, is reminding the public to learn more about the need to protect and conserve this ecosystem.