Football

Soccer-Defiant Cape Verde hold Uruguay to 2-2 draw in Miami thriller

MIAMI, June 21 (Reuters) - Cape Verde put in ⁠another brilliant performance to hold Uruguay to a 2-2 draw in a Group H thriller on Sunday, backing up their ⁠goalless draw with Spain in their first ever World Cup match by defying a second footballing powerhouse.

Markets

Stocks slip in Asia, oil up on peace doubts

SYDNEY: Most share markets slipped in Asia on Monday as doubts about the Middle East peace process sent oil prices and bond yields up again, leading investors to price in more risk of higher U.S. interest rates.

Football

Soccer-Solbakken wary of Senegal threat as Norway look to build on flying start

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, ⁠June 21 (Reuters) - Norway's World Cup return began with a roar, but manager Stale Solbakken said ⁠their next task is to show the same identity and discipline against a Senegal ‌side with the pace and quality to punish any drop in standards.

Football

Soccer-Egypt, New Zealand field unchanged teams in hunt for historic World Cup win

VANCOUVER, June 21 (Reuters) - ⁠Egypt coach Hossam Hassan named an ⁠unchanged starting XI for their Group ‌G clash against New Zealand on Sunday, as the Pharaohs continue their bid for a first-ever World ​Cup victory, with New ⁠Zealand also opting to ⁠stick with the same lineup.

Commodities

Brent oil rises more than US$1/bbl after bumpy start to US-Iran peace talks

SINGAPORE: Brent crude futures rose more than $1 a barrel on Monday after a bumpy start to talks between U.S. and Iranian officials over the weekend in their first meeting under an interim peace deal.

Nation

Johor election a platform to gauge support for Bersama, says Rafizi

KUANTAN: Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama) is using the Johor state election as an early platform to gauge the level of public support for the party, which was established just a month ago.

Football

Soccer-Brave Cape Verde hold Uruguay to 2-2 draw in World Cup

MIAMI, ⁠June 21 (Reuters) - Uruguay and Cape Verde played out ⁠a 2-2 draw in their second World ‌Cup Group H game in which the tournament debutants went toe-to-toe with the South American heavyweights in an entertaining end-to-end game ​on Sunday.

Corporate News

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KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia

Nation

Bersatu will remain in Perikatan despite PAS tensions, says Muhyiddin

MUAR: Bersatu will remain a component party of Perikatan Nasional despite recent tensions with PAS, says party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

True Or Not

QuickCheck: Did Sir David Attenborough play a role in why tennis balls are yellow?

PETALING JAYA: If there's a name synonymous with nature documentaries, it would be Sir David Attenborough. His commanding voice on observing animals has captivated millions and spurred their interest in nature.

Nation

Thunderstorms and heavy rain forecast for nine states, Putrajaya and Labuan

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across nine states and the Federal Territories of Putrajaya and Labuan, effective until 9am on Monday (June 22).

Football

Soccer-World Cup fear factor gone ahead of Algeria clash, says Jordan coach

SANTA CLARA, California, ⁠June 21 (Reuters) - Jordan coach Jamal Sellami said opening night nerves that ⁠gripped his players during their World Cup debut had disappeared and ‌backed his side to deliver in Monday's high-stakes clash with Algeria.

World

Brazil seizes suspected massive cocaine haul hidden in timber cargo

SAO PAULO, June ⁠21 (Reuters) - Brazil seized what appeared ⁠to be a major cocaine shipment ‌concealed in timber cargo, which authorities said was likely the country's biggest-ever haul of smuggled ​cocaine, following a joint ⁠operation with U.S. ⁠and Bolivian officials.

Football

Soccer-Conchas for World Cup wins in Los Angeles give fans a yummy way to celebrate

LOS ANGELES, June 22 (Reuters) - ⁠With customers queued up and spilling onto the sidewalk at Cookieteria by Lovely, eager to ⁠grab fresh World Cup-themed conchas, baker Erika Lopez is worried about letting some down. 

Starpicks

What a global ranking really means for your university choice

IN A WORLD shaped by artificial intelligence, digital transformation and rapidly evolving industries, choosing a university is no longer simply about selecting a course; it is about finding an institution that can equip students with the skills to succeed in an increasingly competitive global economy.

Football

Soccer-Iran draw strength from adversity after holding Belgium to draw

INGLEWOOD, California, June 21 (Reuters) - Iran's ⁠players said adversity has forged a stronger sense of unity in the squad after they ⁠held heavily favoured Belgium to a 0-0 draw in their Group G World Cup match ‌on Sunday, giving them a chance to reach the knockout stage for the first time.

Letters

Refugee issue must be addressed prudently and humanely

A letter from AZIZUDDIN AHMAD, general secretary, Movement for an Informed Society, Malaysia (Wadah)

Football

Soccer-Iran coach says unbeaten World Cup start will be remembered in history

INGLEWOOD, California, June ⁠21 (Reuters) - Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei believes his team's unbeaten start to the World ⁠Cup will be written in their footballing history after a turbulent build-up marked ‌by war-related disruption, travel complications and limited preparation.

Golf

Golf-Clark wins second US Open golf title

SOUTHAMPTON, ⁠New York ⁠June 21 (Reuters) - ‌Wyndham Clark won the ​U.S. Open ⁠with ⁠a one shot ⁠victory over ‌fellow ⁠American Sam ​Burns ‌at Shinnecock Hills ⁠Golf ​Club on ⁠Sunday.

Football

Soccer-Belgium's Garcia laments wastefulness against Iran

INGLEWOOD, California, June 21 (Reuters) - ⁠Belgium coach Rudi Garcia lamented his side's wastefulness after a 0-0 draw with Iran ⁠left the Group G favourites facing a final match against New Zealand to secure ‌a place in the World Cup round of 32.