STARPICKS

Johnnie Walker Blue Label Unveils Year of the Horse Limited Edition by Robert Wun

Johnnie Walker has collaborated with haute couturier Robert Wun for its Year of the Horse Limited Edition Designs for Johnnie Walker Blue Label.

Internet

Report: AI used to generate thousands more child abuse videos in 2025

The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) said its analysts found 3,440 AI-generated videos of child sexual abuse in 2025, compared to 13 in 2024.

Music

Blackpink to return with third EP 'Deadline' on Feb 27

Blackpink is set to make its long-awaited return to the K-pop scene with a third EP, titled 'Deadline', on Feb 27, according to YG Entertainment.

World

Iran top cop says calm restored after week of unrest

ISTANBUL: Iran's police chief said calm had returned across the country after days of unrest, describing Thursday (Jan 15) night as "the calmest night since the unrest began", and dismissing renewed calls for protests from outside Iran, Anadolu Ajansi reported, citing Press TV.

World

FAA issues warnings to airlines on Central, South American flights over potential military actions

Jan 16 (Reuters) - The ‌U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday it is issuing a ‌series of warnings to airlines to exercise caution when flying over ‌Central America and parts of South America, citing the risks of potential military activities and GPS interference.

World

Judge urges US grant visa to college student deported due to 'mistake'

BOSTON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - A U.S. ‌judge on Friday gave the Trump administration three weeks to "rectify the mistake" it made by deporting a ‌college student to Honduras while she was traveling home to spend Thanksgiving with her family in ‌Texas, and he recommended it issue her a student visa.

Nation

Ahmad Zahid, ministers extend Israk Mikraj greetings

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and several ministers have extended their Israk Mikraj 1447H greetings, calling on all Muslims to reflect on the significant event in Islamic history.

Nation

PM calls for justice, harmony and humility in commemorating Israk Mikraj

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says one of the momentous events in Prophet Muhammad's journey of Isra' and Mi'raj was the acceptance of the command to perform the five daily prayers as a core act of worship in the life of a Muslim.

Nation

Indonesian narcotics agency busts illegal vape liquid lab, detains two Malaysians

JAKARTA: The Indonesian National Narcotics Agency has detained two Malaysians suspected of being involved in the processing of e-cigarette or vape liquids containing etomidate.

Other Sports

Global sports face challenges from 'AI slop' misinformation

Jan 16 (Reuters) - A study by AI risk management ‌platform Alethea into the surge in artificial intelligence-generated fake content, dubbed "AI slop," has warned sports teams, leagues and fans of the risks posed by ‌increasingly sophisticated digital misinformation.

Nation

Indonesia's ambassador-designate to Malaysia to assume duties next week

JAKARTA: Indonesia's ambassador-designate to Malaysia, Datuk Iman Hascarya Kusumo, is expected to officially assume his duties next week.

North Korea

Trump-cut Radio Free Asia to go on air again – in Korea

Radio Free Asia, a US state-funded outlet that largely ceased operations last year amid a Trump administration cost-­cutting drive, plans to revive its Korean content as a way to reach reclusive North Korea, a spokesperson said.

Cambodia

Fraudsters flee ‘scam city’

Hundreds of people dragged away suitcases, computer monitors, pets and furniture as they fled a suspected Cambodian cyberfraud centre, after the ­country's most wanted alleged scam kingpin was arrested and deported.

Bangladesh

Learning against the odds

Books tucked under their arms, children file into a small classroom in the country's vast refugee camps, home to more than a million Rohingya who have fled neighbouring Myanmar.

Vietnam

Vietnam’s leader seeks more power at party congress

Leaders here will convene next week for a once-every-five-years congress, where General Secretary To Lam is looking to cement control over the Communist Party ruling one of Asia's fastest-growing economies.