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A US Air Force B-2 Spirit bomber performs a fly-over during the Speed of Sound Airshow, at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base in St. Joseph, Missouri, US, on September 14, 2024. — Reuters pic
World  / 7 h ago

US forces strike Iran nuclear sites, Trump says ‘Fordow is gone’

This image combination, created on June 21, 2025, shows Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) in Washington on April 7, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (centre) in Tehran on March 20, and US President Donald Trump (right) also in Washington on April 7. — AFP pic
World  / 6 h ago

How the US hit Iran’s nuclear facilities — and what comes next

US President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation accompanied by US Vice President JD Vance, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, at the White House in Washington June 21, 2025, following US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. — Reuters pic
World  / 5 h ago

Trump declares ‘spectacular military success’, says Iran must make peace or ‘we will go after’ other targets

Once facing the death penalty for drug trafficking, Henry Wong is now rebuilding his life as an intern at Vanilla Impact Story (VIS) Sdn Bhd, a ‘halfway farm’ founded by Alfred Phua. — Picture courtesy of Yayasan Hasanah
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

The vanilla farm that’s saving lives: Inside Malaysia’s revolutionary ‘halfway farm’ for former death row inmates

Missiles launched from Iran towards Israel are seen from Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, amid the Iran-Israel conflict, June 22, 2025. — Reuters pic
World  / 2 h ago

New Iranian missile barrage hits Israel after US attack on nuclear facilities

A key concern for markets would centre around the potential impact of the developments in the Middle East on oil prices and thus on inflation. A rise in inflation could dampen consumer confidence and lessen the chance of near-term interest rate cuts. — Reuters pic
Money  / 6 h ago

Investors brace for oil price spike, rush to havens after US bombs Iran nuclear sites

A man in black was seen trying to turn off the ignition of a motorcycle ridden by two teenagers. — Screengrab from Reddit/r/malaysia
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Mersing cops confirm man in viral video stopping teens’ bike was on-duty officer acting on traffic violations (VIDEO)

Once a lifelong social worker for marginalised communities across Malaysia, Alfred Phua now channels that mission into Vanilla Impact Story Sdn Bhd, a social enterprise planting hope — and vanilla — to change lives. — Picture courtesy of Yayasan Hasanah
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

From social work to sweet success: Sarawak’s accidental vanilla farmer Alfred Phua cultivates second chances

Thousand-layer tofu isn’t tofu at all, but its smooth and slightly rubbery texture makes it ideal for soaking up flavourful oils. — Picture by Ethan Lau
Eat-drink  / 6 h ago

Xijiade Food in Damansara Utama specialises in ‘Dongbei’ style dumplings, but it’s the ‘xia fan cai’, Chinese over-rice dishes, that truly shine

Sultan Ibrahim (left) in a meeting with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. — Picture from Facebook/Sultan Ibrahim
Malaysia  / 3 h ago

Anwar calls on King at Istana Bukit Tunku for two-hour briefing on current affairs

An older adult man sells objects and belongings on a street in Havana, on June 3, 2025. — AFP
Life  / 19 h ago

Too old to work, too poor to eat — how Cuba’s older adults are paying the price of crisis

A Toyota Harrier SUV was seen trying to escape from a police patrol car. — Screengrab from Facebook
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Police launch probe as reckless Toyota Harrier SUV driver caught fleeing cops in Seberang Perai Selatan

Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli failed to win the post of Arau division chief in a PAS internal election. — Bernama pic  
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Perlis MB fails to oust Arau PAS chief as allies suffer major defeats in state party polls

A satellite image from Maxar Technologies taken on November 4, 2020, shows Iran’s Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant near Qom — one of three nuclear sites targeted in what Donald Trump on June 21, 2025, called a ‘very successful attack’ by the US military. — AFP pic
World  / 6 h ago

Inside Iran’s nuclear network: Key sites and their roles

In its latest social media update, FlightRadar24 showed airlines were not flying in the airspace over Iran, Iraq, Syria and Israel. The flight tracking service said this image was from 01:45 UTC (9.45am Malaysia time) June 22, 2025. — Picture via Facebook/FlightRadar24
World  / 4 h ago

FlightRadar24: Airlines bypass Iran and neighbours after US bombing campaign

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Actress Song Hye Kyo was spotted in Spain in two very different looks. — Picture via Instagram
Showbiz / 2 h ago

Actress Song Hye-kyo spotted in Spain, demonstrates ageless, chameleon-like beauty

Hailey Bieber has fuelled fresh rumours of a possible split from her husband, pop sensation Justin Bieber, after being spotted twice in New York City without her wedding ring. — Picture via Instagram/Hailey Bieber
Showbiz / 2 h ago

Hailey Bieber raises eyebrows after stepping out without wedding ring in NYC

Hollywood actor Brad Pitt is seen before the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi December 8, 2024. — Reuters pic
Showbiz / 5 h ago

Brad Pitt takes on F1 for real, drives McLaren at Austin’s Circuit of the Americas

Irish rap group Kneecap singer, Liam O’Hanna (left), who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, stands with band mates Naoise O Caireallain, aka Moglai Bap (right) and JJ O’Dochartaigh aka DJ Provai (centre), outside Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London on June 18, 2025, after O’Hanna was released on bail until his next hearing in August. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 7 h ago

Starmer says Irish rap group Kneecap shouldn’t play Glastonbury

Carina Lau shared a picture of herself with compatriot Stephen Chow. — Picture via Instagram/Carina Lau
Showbiz / 22 h ago

A meeting of old friends: Fans thrilled to see Carina Lau sharing pic with Stephen Chow

The late Barbie Hsu Shi-yuan married husband DJ Koo in February 2022. — Picture via Weibo
Showbiz / 22 h ago

Barbie Hsu’s widower DJ Koo rumoured to be shopping for new home closer to her grave

Lee Jun-young earned positive plaudits for his supporting actor role in 'When Life Gives You Tangerines'. — Picture via Instagram/Lee Jun-young
Showbiz / 1d ago

‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’ actor and singer Lee Jun-young to meet Malaysian fans in KL on Aug 30

According to media reports early last month, headscarf manufacturer Obor Holding Sdn Bhd is taking legal action against Pink Fate for allegedly owing the company RM4.65 million. — Picture from Instagram/missfazura
Showbiz / 1d ago

‘The company is one thing, I’m another,’ says Fazura amid RM4.65m lawsuit

Former Japanese AV actress Asuka Kirara (right)has stated that she has never accepted money for sex and denied allegations concerning her involvement with former The Boyz member Ju Haknyeon (left). — Picture composite via social media
Showbiz / 1d ago

Former Japanese AV actress Asuka Kirara denies allegations about her interactions with former The Boyz member Ju Haknyeon

Suga finished his military tenure as a social service agent today with little fanfare as fans looked forward to his reunion with the rest of the band. — Picture via Instagram/AgusD
Showbiz / 1d ago

Suga completes military service, ARMY rejoices: BTS now officially seven again

Spider frontman Tam promises an intimate yet energetic experience at the band’s upcoming unplugged concert, their first full-scale acoustic show in nearly 30 years. — Picture via Facebook/Spider
Showbiz / 1d ago

Back with new bite: Spider’s acoustic set promises rock with heart this October

World number one tennis player Jannik Sinner (left) is to release a duet with famous Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, German Press Agency reported. — AFP/Reuters pix
Showbiz / 1d ago

Sport meets song: Tennis star Sinner and Italian tenor Bocelli release bilingual track ‘Dust and Glory’

US rapper Chris Brown leaves Southwark Crown Court in London, June 20, 2025, after pleading not guilty to attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent during an alleged London nightclub brawl in 2023. — AFP pic
Showbiz / 1d ago

US singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty in UK nightclub assault case, trial set for 2026

Live-action How To Train Your Dragon receives praise for its deep emotional impact and touching performances. — Screenshot from YouTube/Universal Pictures
Showbiz / 2d ago

Malay Mail’s Top 10 Picks: Live-action ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ soars to No. 1 in local box office, overtakes ‘Ejen Ali’ sequel after three weeks on top

The alleged incident took place at a nightclub in Hanover Square in London on February 19, 2023 while Brown was touring in the UK. — File pic via AFP
Showbiz / 2d ago

Singer Chris Brown faces London court over alleged bottle attack in nightclub assault case

Zaleha Hamid’s death on June 19, 2025 was confirmed by her husband Ungku Sulaiman Ungku Aziz. — Picture from Facebook/Masnie Mohamed
Showbiz / 2d ago

Malaysia’s ‘Queen of Dangdut’ Zaleha Hamid, dies in Johor hospital at age 70