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Serbia's students, opposition rally to demand snap elections

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 01:20:00 +08:00

BELGRADE (Reuters) -Tens of thousands of students and anti-corruption protesters rallied in Belgrade on Saturday, demanding snap elections and an end to the 12-year rule of President Aleksandar Vucic. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/06/29/serbia039s-students-opposition-rally-to-demand-snap-elections">Read full story</a>

Feature: Chinese medical team brings free healthcare to Uganda's remote border district

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:22:00 +08:00

KIKUUBE, Uganda, June 28 (Xinhua) -- As the sun rose over the Rift Valley escarpment in Uganda's remote western district of Kikuube, 45-year-old Jennifer Nyangoma made her way to a much-anticipated free medical camp. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/06/29/feature-chinese-medical-team-brings-free-healthcare-to-uganda039s-remote-border-district">Read full story</a>

Immigrants scramble for clarity after Supreme Court birthright ruling

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:19:00 +08:00

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling tied to birthright citizenship prompted confusion and phone calls to lawyers as people who could be affected tried to process a convoluted legal decision with major humanitarian implications. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/06/29/immigrants-scramble-for-clarity-after-supreme-court-birthright-ruling">Read full story</a>

EU plans to add carbon credits to new climate goal, document shows

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:18:00 +08:00

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Commission is set to propose counting carbon credits bought from other countries towards the European Union's 2040 climate target, a Commission document seen by Reuters showed. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/06/29/eu-plans-to-add-carbon-credits-to-new-climate-goal-document-shows">Read full story</a>

Trump wins as Supreme Court curbs judges, but may yet lose on birthright citizenship

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:16:00 +08:00

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court's landmark ruling blunting a potent weapon that federal judges have used to block government policies nationwide during legal challenges was in many ways a victory for President Donald Trump, except perhaps on the very policy he is seeking to enforce. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/06/29/trump-wins-as-supreme-court-curbs-judges-but-may-yet-lose-on-birthright-citizenship">Read full story</a>

G7 agrees to avoid higher taxes for US companies

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:05:00 +08:00

(Reuters) -The United States and the Group of Seven nations have agreed to support a proposal that would exempt U.S. companies from some components of an existing global agreement, the G7 said in a statement on Saturday. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/06/29/g7-strikes-deal-to-shield-us-multinationals-from-higher-global-taxes-ft-reports">Read full story</a>

Three police reports lodged over KL rally, says Dang Wangi OCPD

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 23:54:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have received three reports about an incident that occurred during a rally held in the capital on Saturday (June 28) afternoon, including a scuffle that resulted in minor injuries to a police personnel. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/06/28/three-police-reports-lodged-over-kl-rally-says-dang-wangi-ocpd">Read full story</a>

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Saturday (June 28, 2025)

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 23:32:00 +08:00

Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Saturday (June 28, 2025). <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/06/28/asean-news-headlines-at-10pm-on-saturday-june-28-2025">Read full story</a>

Pikachu and Snorlax named Japan’s ambassadors to encourage better sleeping habits

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 23:23:00 +08:00

In a charming and strategic move to encourage healthy sleeping habits, Pikachu and Snorlax – two beloved characters from the globally popular Pokemon franchise – have officially been appointed as "sleep support ambassadors" by the government. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/06/28/pikachu-and-snorlax-named-japans-ambassadors-to-encourage-better-sleeping-habits">Read full story</a>

Tens of thousands march against Hungary's government, for LGBT rights

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 23:13:00 +08:00

BUDAPEST (Reuters) -Tens of thousands of protesters marched through Hungary's capital on Saturday as a banned LGBTQ+ rights rally swelled into a mass demonstration against the government. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2025/06/28/tens-of-thousands-march-against-hungary039s-government-for-lgbt-rights">Read full story</a>

Unlocking the hidden potential of unused backyards

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +08:00

In many Malaysian landed homes, there is a small and often overlooked slice of potential waiting just outside the back door. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/06/29/unlocking-the-hidden-potential-of-unused-backyards">Read full story</a>

Safer balconies for children

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +08:00

Malaysian high-rise homes are generally quite safe but lately, there has been a growing issue surrounding balcony safety. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/06/29/safer-balconies-for-children">Read full story</a>

SST won’t bite renters, buyers and owners

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +08:00

Malaysia's latest Sales and Service Tax (SST) update brings welcome news for renters, first-time buyers and home owners. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/06/29/sst-wont-bite-renters-buyers-and-owners">Read full story</a>

Ringgit to trade firmer against US dollar next week, ahead of US labour data

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 11:22:00 +08:00

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is expected to trade firmer next week following the US labour market data, an analyst said. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/06/28/ringgit-to-trade-firmer-against-us-dollar-next-week-ahead-of-us-labour-data">Read full story</a>

SK Group is said to consider selling stake in Malaysian waste firm Cenviro

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +08:00

SK Group is considering selling its minority holding in Cenviro Sdn. in a deal that could value the Malaysian waste management company at about US$300mil, according to people with knowledge of the matter. <a href="https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2025/06/28/sk-group-is-said-to-consider-selling-stake-in-malaysian-waste-firm-cenviro">Read full story</a>