World

Trump to participate in G7 working session with Zelensky

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump will take part in a G7 working session with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky in France on Tuesday, a senior administration official said.

Nation

Zaid Ibrahim joins PAS

SEREMBAN: Former Law Minister Datuk Zaid Ibrahim and ex-state exco Datuk Dr Mohamad Rafie Ab Malek have joined PAS, says Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan.

Nation

Barisan mobilising machinery in full force to ensure victory at Johor and Negri state polls, says Zambry

JOHOR BARU: Barisan Nasional will mobilise its full machinery for the upcoming Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections, says Datuk Seri Zamry Abd Kadir.

World

What World Cup? New York gripped by Knicks frenzy

NEW YORK: It will be Knicks vs. the World Cup in New York on Saturday, and only one winner.

Motorsport

Motor racing-Russell takes Barcelona pole ahead of Hamilton, Leclerc crashes

BARCELONA, June 13 (Reuters) - George Russell seized pole position ⁠for a race that could snap teammate Kimi Antonelli's winning streak while Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton split the Mercedes pair in Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix qualifying ⁠on Saturday.

Japan

Britain and Japan to agree on an investment deal worth £18bil

The United Kingdom and Japan are set to agree £18 billion (S$24.1 billion) worth of investment, creating tens of thousands of jobs.

World

Trump to meet with Middle East leaders, attend Ukraine session at G7, US officials say

WASHINGTON, June 13 (Reuters) - ⁠U.S. President Donald Trump will ⁠meet with Middle Eastern leaders and attend ‌a working session with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during the G7 summit in France next week, ​senior U.S. administration officials ⁠said on Saturday.

AseanPlus News

'We will miss her so much' Thais ignore searing heat and gather in Thai capital to mourn late princess

The body of the Thai king's eldest daughter was brought to the royal palace in Bangkok on Saturday, as thousands of black-clad mourners lined the procession route.

Sri Lanka

Women's cricket showpiece can co-exist with football World Cup, says ICC chief

International Cricket Council chief executive Sanjog Gupta, insists the Women's T20 World Cup can "co-exist" with the football World Cup.

AseanPlus News

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Saturday (June 13, 2026)

Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Saturday (June 13, 2026)

World

Iran says deal with US won't be signed Sunday

TEHRAN: Iran's foreign ministry said Saturday (June 13) that an expected memorandum with the United States to end hostilities would not be signed on Sunday, state media reported.

Nation

Daing A Malek denies allegations linking him to New Jersey property purchase

KUALA LUMPUR: Prominent businessman Tan Sri Daing A Malek Daing Rahaman has strongly denied allegations circulating on social media linking him to the purchase of a luxury property in New Jersey, United States.

Nation

Malaysia a global model of peaceful coexistence, tolerance, says Muslim World League

KUALA LUMPUR: Muslim World League (MWL) Secretary-General Datuk Seri Sheikh Dr Mohammad Al-Issa said Malaysia plays an important and effective role in strengthening the values of moderation (wasatiyyah) and presenting a global model that can be emulated in harmonious co-existence.

Japan

Japan PM Takaichi heads to Europe for major talks with G7 leaders

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi departed Saturday for her first trip to Europe since taking office in October.

World

Iran says signing of Islamabad memorandum will not take place on Sunday

June 13 (Reuters) - ⁠The exact ⁠timing of the signing ‌of the Islamabad memorandum will not be ​on Sunday, Iran's ⁠Foreign Ministry ⁠spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said, ⁠according to ‌state media on ⁠Saturday.

AseanPlus News

Why the new party academy role held by Xi Jinping’s chief of staff is important in China

China's president describes party schools as crucial for helping uphold ideological direction in the face of 'hostile forces'

AseanPlus News

Myanmar detains US businessman who wrote about 2021 coup: sources

An American consultant and author of a memoir about Myanmar's 2021 coup is being detained in the country over a property dispute, a police source told AFP on Saturday.

World

Iran to hold funeral for slain Supreme Leader from July 4-9

ISTANBUL: Iran will hold funeral proceedings for the country's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei from July 4 to 9, Anadolu Ajansi reported, citing Iranian state media on Saturday (June 13).

Football

Soccer-Bielsa's new-look Uruguay test Saudi dreams of another World Cup upset

MIAMI, June 13 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia ⁠will attempt to recreate their World Cup magic from 2022 when they face Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay in their ⁠Group H opener on Monday, but this time it is uncertainty rather than confidence driving the Gulf ‌nation's campaign.

World

Iran-US peace deal 'closer than ever', signing expected within 24 hours, says Pakistan PM

ISTANBUL: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday (June 13) that Iran and the US are closer than ever to signing a peace deal, with the deal expected to be finalised within the next 24 hours, Anadolu Ajansi reported.