World

Two children among nine killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon

ISTANBUL: Nine people, including two children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon on Wednesday (May 13), in the latest violation of a ceasefire deal, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported, citing Lebanon's Health Ministry and local media.

Football

Soccer-Morocco to play a trio of World Cup warm-up games

May 13 (Reuters) - Morocco ⁠have confirmed they will play three warm-up matches ⁠before next month's World Cup, giving their new ‌coach more game time with his squad.

Badminton

Zii Jia's Thailand Open campaign ended following first-round loss

PETALING JAYA: Men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia's Thailand Open campaign ended in the first round after he lost to Israel's Daniil Dubovenko on Wednesday (May 13).

Technology

Apple criticises EU measures to help AI rivals access Google services

BRUSSELS, ⁠May 13 (Reuters) - Apple on Wednesday echoed Google's criticism of EU antitrust ⁠regulators' efforts to force the search giant to help AI ‌rivals access its services, warning the proposed measures pose risks to privacy, security and safety.

World

Russian airspace breaches show need to boost NATO eastern flank air defence, say leaders

BUCHAREST, May 13 (Reuters) - Russia's repeated airspace ⁠violations of countries on the eastern flank of NATO underline the urgent need to ⁠consolidate the alliance's air defences against missiles and drones, the leaders of 14 allies ‌said on Wednesday.

Philippines

(Update) Shots heard at Philippine Senate as lawmaker wanted by ICC holds out

MANILA: Multiple gunshots sent Philippine senators into hiding in their offices late Wednesday (May 13). After a legislator wanted by the International Criminal Court sought refuge in the legislative building, AFP journalists said.

Tennis

Tennis-Sublime Swiatek sweeps past Pegula into Italian Open semis

ROME, May 13 (Reuters) - Three-times Italian ⁠Open champion Iga Swiatek was at her ruthless best as she dismantled ⁠American fifth seed Jessica Pegula 6-1 6-2 to reach the semi-finals of ‌the WTA 1000 clay-court tournament on Wednesday.

India

Three pastors gunned down in India's restive northeast

NEW DELHI: Three pastors were gunned down Wednesday (May 13) in India's restive northeastern Manipur state, police and officials said, the latest flare-up in a region gripped by ethnic conflict.

Nation

AKPS foils cocaine smuggling bid worth nearly RM1.5mil at KLIA

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has foiled an attempt to smuggle 3.3kg of cocaine, estimated to be worth RM1.48mil, into the country last Sunday (May 10).

Thailand

Thailand weighs shorter visa-free stays amid nominee crackdown

BANGKOK: Thailand is reviewing its 60-day visa-free policy as authorities investigate nominee businesses, grey capital and security risks in key tourist areas.

Nation

Abang Bomba rescues eight boys from water surge in Cameron Highlands

KUANTAN: Eight boys aged between four and 12 faced a terrifying ordeal on Wednesday (May 13) after being trapped by a water surge at Sungai Mensun in the Kampung Terisu Orang Asli settlement, Cameron Highlands.

Nation

Anwar receives courtesy call from international scholar Vali Nasr

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday (May 13) received a courtesy call from international scholar Prof Seyyed Vali Reza Nasr at Perdana Putra in Putrajaya.

World

UN food agency halves Syria food aid, halts bread subsidy over funding shortages

May 13 (Reuters) - The World Food ⁠Programme said on Wednesday it had halved emergency food assistance in Syria due ⁠to funding shortages, warning that millions remained vulnerable despite signs of stabilisation ‌in parts of the country.

Indonesia

Indonesia prosecutors seek 18-year prison sentence for Gojek founder in graft case

JAKARTA: Indonesian prosecutors said on Wednesday (May 13) that they were seeking an 18-year prison sentence for Nadiem Makarim, a former Indonesian education minister and co-founder of ride-hailing firm Gojek, over his involvement in a corruption case.

AseanPlus News

'Supreme Samba Magic': Moraes turns on the style as Selangor upsets Vietnam top side Nam Dinh on Shopee Cup second-leg semis

Brazilian forward Chrigor Moraes produced another brilliant brace against Nam Dinh FC as Selangor FC qualified for the Asean Club Championship Shopee Cup final.

China

Trump arrives in China for superpower summit with Xi

BEIJING: (AFP) US President Donald Trump landed in Beijing on Wednesday (May 13) for a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping aimed at easing deep tensions between the rival superpowers.

Nation

Police arrest 191 in major Langkawi drug crackdown

KUALA LUMPUR: The Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) dismantled a drug distribution syndicate in Pulau Langkawi with the arrest of 191 individuals, including several 'key figures' in Op Langka.

AseanPlus News

Trump heads to China with Musk, Cook and top CEOs for Xi talks

Business delegation spanning tech, aviation and finance joins Beijing trip as trade, investment and supply chains top agenda

Entertainment

HK actor Lee Lung Kei, 75, moves out of home he once shared with 39YO ex-fiancee: 'I loved her too deeply'

The former TVB star admits to still having lingering feelings for his past lover.

Football

Selangor reach Shopee Cup final after beating Nam Dinh 2-0

PETALING JAYA: Selangor have secured their spot in the final of the Asean Club Championship Shopee Cup after beating Vietnamese side Nam Dinh 2-0 in the semi-final second-leg match on Wednesday (May 13).