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Police cordon off the scene outside a food outlet in Kota Jaya, Kota Tinggi, after a shooting that left three people dead. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Three killed in broad daylight shooting in Kota Tinggi, suspect caught trying to flee

Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, whose position was targeted in a disputed declaration that the state government says has no legal validity. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 3 h ago

No authority, no validity: Negeri Sembilan MB rejects bid to unseat state Ruler

Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said public cooperation helped police recapture the escaped detainee after nine days. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Selangor police chief: Sungai Buloh Prison escapee recaptured after nine days on the run

Police have arrested a 71‑year‑old man in connection with the fatal shooting of three people at a restaurant in Kota Tinggi this afternoon. — Picture via Facebook

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Police arrest 71-year-old, seize shotgun after three shot dead in Kota Tinggi; debt motive probed

A van was damaged after being struck by debris from a 15-by-20-foot slope along Jalan Indah 4, Kampung Ampang Indah. — Picture courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Ampang hit by two landslides after heavy downpour, no casualties recorded

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said this is an extension of the previously used principle, ‘di mana ada jalan, di situ ada internet’ (where there is a road, there is internet). — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Bad WiFi on trains? Govt tells telcos to fix internet on KL-Segamat route within one month

The government’s call for Malaysians to be more mindful in their spending reflects the realities of a supply shock, economists say, as global disruptions begin to put pressure on prices. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 4 h ago

Economists back govt’s call for prudent spending as Malaysia faces supply‑driven inflation

DAP National Deputy Chairman Nga Kor Ming spoke at the DAP 60th anniversary event in Bukit Mertajam April 19, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

At DAP’s 60th anniversary, Nga calls on members to remain humble and service‑focused

Zinc sheets on water make up most of the debris after a massive fire destroyed 1,000 houses in the Kampung Bahagia ‘floating village’ in Sandakan, Sabah on April 19, 2026 affecting over 9,000 residents. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Federal, Sabah agencies rush aid as Kampung Bahagia blaze declared ‘humanitarian tragedy’ after thousands made homeless

US President Donald Trump leaves following a press conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 6, 2026. — Reuters pic

World / 4 h ago

Trump’s pressure point: Hormuz crisis shows Iran can hit the US where it hurts — the economy

The Pugh and Elkins families gather while grieving the death of family members in Shreveport, Louisiana, April 19, 2026. Eight children were killed and two women were wounded during a domestic violence incident in the early morning hours, according to local authorities. — AFP pic

World / 3 h ago

US shooting leaves eight children aged one to 14 dead in suspected domestic attack

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a plenary session in the outreach/Brics Plus format at the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia October 24, 2024. — Reuters pic

World / 19 h ago

Iran’s Pezeshkian defies Trump: ‘Who is he to deprive a nation of its rights?’

Smoke rises after USS Spruance (DDG 111) fired during the interception of Iranian-flagged cargo ship Touska in a location given as the north Arabian Sea, in this screen capture from a video released April 19, 2026. — Centcom/Handout via Reuters

World / 3 h ago

Iran military vows to ‘soon respond’ after US destroyer hits cargo ship

A view of stilt houses destroyed in a fire at Kampung Bahagia in Sandakan April 19, 2026. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

DPM Zahid: Central disaster committee to coordinate aid for 9,000 displaced in Kampung Bahagia fire

Malaysian actress Fish Liew was recognised for her portrayal of an artist living with cerebral palsy in the drama ‘Someone Like Me’. — Picture from Facebook/Hong Kong Film Awards

Showbiz / 2 h ago

Malaysia’s Fish Liew lands Best Actress at Hong Kong Film Awards, Tony Leung Ka-Fai bags Best Actor

Tech/Gadgets

1 h ago

AI ‘agents’ surge in popularity as security risks raise alarm

A London underground train passes a billboard for an Artificial Intelligence company advertising AI employees in London, June 5, 2025. — Reuters pic

PARIS, April 20 — Artificial intelligence “agents” promise to save users time and energy by automating tasks, but the growing power of systems like OpenClaw is setting cybersecurity experts on edge.Powered by a wave of hype, OpenClaw today claims more than three million users worldwide.The system allows users to create...

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Tiangong Ultra, a humanoid robot, runs across the finish line while securing the first position during the E-Town Humanoid Robot Half Marathon, in Beijing April 19, 2025. — Reuters pic

Tech-gadgets / 1d ago

Humanoid robots take on Beijing half-marathon in test of China’s AI ambitions

Betty Ho, a resident of Wang Fuk Court, tries on a robotic exoskeleton ahead of her first visit home to retrieve belongings after a deadly fire last year, in Hong Kong April 14, 2026. — Reuters pic

Tech-gadgets / 1d ago

‘I don’t have the strength’: How robotic legs are helping Hong Kong fire survivors climb home

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the Popemobile as he arrives to lead the Holy Mass at the area in front of Japoma Stadium in Douala on the fifth day of an 11-day apostolic journey to Africa, on April 17, 2026. — AFP pic

Tech-gadgets / 1d ago

In Cameroon, Pope Leo sounds alarm on AI’s threat to truth and social stability

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A woman speaks with an artificial intelligence-assisted shaman robot to have her fortune told in a booth at a Korean shamanism theme shop in Seoul on April 15, 2026. — AFP pic

2d ago

South Korea just plugged fortune telling into ‘AI shamans’ and people are loving it

The facility, described by the emirate’s authorities as the ‘first of its kind in the world’, includes four floors with a total area of 3,100 square metres, a two-level car park, two Air Taxi take-off and landing pads and dedicated charging infrastructure. — Picture from Dubai Media Office

2d ago

Flying taxis inch closer as Dubai unveils first station, targets year-end launch

15 Apr 2026

Why Anthropic’s Mythos AI poses ‘catastrophic’ cybersecurity risk to banks running antiquated tech

‘Last Flag’, five years in the making, marks Dan Reynolds’ shift from global rock stages to game development. — Picture via LastFlag.com

12 Apr 2026

Can a rock star ship a hit game? Imagine Dragons’ frontman Dan Reynolds is about to find out with ‘Last Flag’ (VIDEO)

At HumanX, a conference on AI’s future, executives preached adaptability while sidestepping how deeply AI could cut into jobs. — AFP pic

12 Apr 2026

‘Stop hiring humans’: Inside AI’s uneasy message to the workforce

Anthropic has delayed its ‘Mythos’ AI model over fears it could be exploited to enhance cyberattacks. — AFP pic

11 Apr 2026

Too powerful to launch? Anthropic hits pause on coding beast ‘Mythos’ that could supercharge hackers

A media briefing and live demonstration of Sonos’ latest speakers took place at The Starhill Gallery, where journalists experienced the new audio lineup up close.

10 Apr 2026

Plug, play, party: Sonos rolls out new speakers for the ultimate home audio setup

10 Apr 2026

AI alarm bells: US Fed, Treasury sound warning to banks over Anthropic’s Mythos cyber risks

An LED billboard celebrates OpenAI’s acquisition of the tech podcast TBPN. — Screenshot from X/Dylan Abruscato

05 Apr 2026

Build your own media empire: TBPN joins OpenAI fold, but is it news or marketing in disguise?

An employee inspects an Airbus VSR700 uncrewed aerial system (UAS) helicopter drone at the Survey Copter factory, an Airbus subsidiary in Pierrelatte, southern France, March 31, 2026. — AFP pic

03 Apr 2026

Airbus leans into drone warfare with copter-linked systems after Ukraine lessons

The Cyberspace Administration of China’s proposed rules would require prominent ‘digital human’ labels on all virtual human content and prohibit digital humans from providing ‘virtual intimate relationships’ to those under 18, according to rules published for public comment until May 6. — AFP pic

03 Apr 2026

China moves to regulate ‘digital humans’, bans addictive online services for children

This illustration photograph shows shows ‘Fruit Love Island’, an AI-generated TikTok micro-series based on the television hit ‘Love Island’ — except all the participants are sexy human-like fruit, in Tokyo on April 3, 2026. — AFP pic

03 Apr 2026

Swipe right on your smoothie: AI’s ‘Fruit Love Island’ is TikTok’s weirdest obsession

Instagram is exploring a paid plan for discreet Story viewing in select countries like Japan, Mexico and the Philippines. — AFP pic

01 Apr 2026

Secret Stories and ad-free perks: Meta tests US$2 subscription for Instagram in select countries

The Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer Gen 2 smart glasses on display at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain on March 5, 2026, featuring a 12MP camera, 3K video, and built-in Meta AI. — Picture by Joan Cros/NurPhoto via AFP

01 Apr 2026

I spy with my Ray-Bans: Kenya eyes Meta glasses over alleged data snooping

A person visits the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai. Heavy AI users say managing multiple tools and agents is leading to mental fatigue dubbed ‘AI brain fry.’ — Reuters pic

30 Mar 2026

‘AI brain fry’ is real: Power users say the bots are burning them out

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