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Malay MailInstagram to start facial scans for age verification, limit minors’ use in Singapore
SINGAPORE, Jan 21 — Instagram is implementing stricter settings for users under 18 in Singapore starting January 21, fol...
- People
TikTok Has Shut Down in the U.S. — and Users Have Thoughts: Here are Some of the Best Reactions
After a federal ban took effect preventing Americans from using TikTok, thousands posted on X and other platforms to share their (often hilarious) reactions
- The Independent
Voices: America’s loss, our gain: Britain’s TikTok revolution starts now
COMMENT: With TikTok blocked in the US, the UK has an opportunity to reshape the platform with British humour, creativity and quirks, says Flic Everett
- Evening Standard
Defining inauguration day photos as Donald Trump becomes 47th US president
Extraordinary images show Donald Trump’s return to the White House as US president
- Malay Mail
Wife of assaulted person with disabilities stands firm on legal action as DPM offers support
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 — The wife of Ahmad Al Faizan Jusoh, a 47-year-old person with disabilities assaulted in Chukai, Te...
- Reuters
Trump orders US exit from the World Health Organization
The United States will leave the World Health Organization, President Donald Trump said on Monday, saying the global health agency had mishandled the COVID-19 pandemic and other international health crises. Trump said the WHO had failed to act independently from the "inappropriate political influence of WHO member states" and required "unfairly onerous payments" from the U.S. that were disproportionate to the sums provided by other, larger countries, such as China.
- HuffPost
CNN Data Reporter Hits Joe Biden With A Harsh Truth In His Final Hours Of Office
"My goodness gracious," Harry Enten said of one particular polling detail on the outgoing president.
- Malay Mail
Mokhzani’s assets worth RM1b, Mirzan’s at RM246m, says MACC chief, after Dr Mahathir’s sons comply with declaration request
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 21 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has confirmed that Tan Sri Mirzan Mahathir and Tan S...
- Malay Mail
Murder trial of man accused of killing, burning pregnant girlfriend in Sungai Besar to begin on Oct 27
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 — The trial of a man accused of murdering his pregnant girlfriend two years ago will begin on Octob...
- Malay Mail
Comedian Shahrol Shiro from Umno lodges report against Harith Iskander’s ‘ham’ joke
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 — Shahrol Azizie Azmi, also known as Shahrol Shiro, has lodged a police report against a fellow com...
- Cinema Online
Owen Cheung and Kelly Cheung are Malaysia's Favourite TVB Actors
The two stars won at the TVB Anniversary Awards for "No Room for Crime" and "Big Biz Duel"
- Malay Mail
Najib: Not my job as PM to do checks on JV firm in 1MDB’s US$1b deal, why blame me?
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 20 — Datuk Seri Najib Razak today questioned why he should be blamed for not checking if 1Malaysia Develo...
- The Telegraph
Watch: Gun-toting Hamas fighters return to Gaza streets as ceasefire begins
Masked Hamas fighters carrying rifles returned to the streets of Gaza after a ceasefire came into effect on Sunday, declaring “victory” as they drove through rubble-strewn streets.
- CNN
Who is Han Zheng, the senior Chinese official attending Trump’s inauguration?
Chinese leader Xi Jinping may not have personally accepted US President-elect Donald Trump’s invitation to his inauguration, but Beijing has taken the rare step of dispatching a top official to join the swearing-in ceremony in Washington.
- Malay Mail
Police: Dispute over allegedly shoddy home repairs in Kluang ends in brutal attack, contractor arrested
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 — A contractor was arrested yesterday for allegedly assaulting a senior housing executive in a disp...
- The Independent
World’s most dangerous countries to visit in 2025
No country saw their security risk decrease in the past 12 months, says International SOS
- People
Padma Lakshmi and Daughter Krishna, 14, Playfully Roast Each Other in TikTok 'Suspect Challenge' Trend
"Suspect thinks I love her more than the dog," Lakshmi jokes in the Instagram video
- The Telegraph
China executes man who killed 35 in car rampage
A Chinese man who killed 35 people in a car rampage has been executed, according to state media.
- Malay Mail
Trust deficit: Anwar hits at Western world’s hypocrisy, says US has lost ground in Southeast Asia compared to China
LONDON, Jan 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has highlighted a “trust deficit” between the Western world and...
- The Telegraph
The chilling reality is Manchester United have yet to hit rock bottom
Manchester United were still known as Newton Heath and playing in only their second season in the Football League the last time they started a league campaign this badly at home. That was the 1893-94 season, 131 years ago, when they drew average crowds of just 8,000 at Bank Street, in Clayton, not far from where the Etihad Stadium now resides.