10+ min ago (206+ words) Sunday, 30 Nov 2025 KUALA LUMPUR: Four individuals were detained for allegedly attempting to incite unrest during the groundbreaking ceremony at Kampung Sungai Baru on Sunday (Nov 30). Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Fadil Marsus said the arrests were made under Section 105 of the Criminal Procedure Code at about 8.50am following information regarding a planned gathering earlier that morning, believed to be aimed at sparking disorder at the event. "The four individuals " two men and two women " aged between 39 and 47 were detained in the vicinity of Kampung Sungai Baru," he said in a statement. Comm Fadil said the individuals had allegedly shouted and caused a disturbance during security operations at the ceremony, prompting their arrest. He added that police believed the group was linked to calls made on social media urging the public to stage a protest at the event. The message was…...

14+ min ago (239+ words) Sunday, 30 Nov 2025 DHAKA, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Bangladesh's former prime minister and opposition leader Khaleda Zia remains in "very critical" condition at a Dhaka hospital, her party said on Sunday, as her exiled son and acting party chief Tarique Rahman signaled uncertainty over his return. Khaleda, 80, was admitted to a private hospital on November 23 with a severe chest infection affecting her heart and lungs, doctors and senior Bangladesh Nationalist Party officials said. Her deteriorating health comes at a sensitive time for her political party, which has regained prominence after Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh's long-serving former prime minister, was ousted in a student-led uprising last year. Rahman, who has lived in London since 2008, wrote on Facebook on Saturday that his return to Bangladesh was "not entirely" in his control, fuelling speculation over political or legal hurdles. Hours later, the interim government led by Muhammad…...

28+ min ago (534+ words) Sunday, 30 Nov 2025 HD Hyundai Heavy Industries commercial featuring actor Kim Woo-bin - Screenshot from HD Hyundai YouTube channel via The Korea Herald/ANN SEOUL: Korea's traditional manufacturing giants are reinventing themselves online, rolling out memes, characters and humorous videos to win over millennials and Generation Z " a demographic increasingly shaped by workplace culture, relatability and digital storytelling rather than by legacy brand power. Once defined by rigid hierarchies and a smokestack-era image, the country's manufacturing sector is now fighting a perception gap as it competes with IT firms and startups for young talent. Companies from shipbuilders to steelmakers are embracing social media in an effort to shed their old reputations and signal cultural change. HD Hyundai goes viral with cinematic humour HD Hyundai sparked one of the year's most notable industrial-sector viral hits: a three-minute YouTube commercial starring actor Kim Woo-bin…...

41+ min ago (215+ words) Sunday, 30 Nov 2025 Nov 30 (Reuters) - Abhishek Sharma smashed 148 runs in 52 balls in a domestic T20 tournament against an experienced Bengal bowling attack featuring Mohammed Shami and Akash Deep on Sunday to guide Punjab to a mammoth total of 310-5, the fourth highest in T20s. Opening the innings after winning the toss in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match, the Punjab captain struck five sixes and as many fours to reach the 50-mark in 12 balls, the joint-second fastest by an Indian in the format. The left-handed batter completed his century in 32 balls, the third joint-quickest by an Indian in T20s. With 16 sixes and eight fours in his innings, he reached 148 before being dismissed by Deep. With the innings, the 25-year-old also took his tally of sixes in T20s this year to 91, the highest by an Indian in a calendar year, surpassing his own record of 87 sixes last…...

59+ min ago (455+ words) Sunday, 30 Nov 2025 Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - First Test - Perth Stadium, Perth, Australia - November 22, 2025 England's Mark Wood and Joe Root look dejected after the match. REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake Nov 30 (Reuters) - England batter Joe Root said he is confident of rediscovering his scoring touch and backed the team to embrace the challenge of their next pink-ball test against Australia after a drubbing by the hosts in the Ashes series opener. England take on Australia in Brisbane from Thursday looking to respond strongly to their eight-wicket defeat inside two days in Perth, where Root was dismissed for zero in the first innings before falling for eight in the next. "It's pretty disappointing in terms of the numbers," Root told reporters on Sunday. "First innings, I thought it was a good ball. It's one of those things you can get early…...

1+ hour, 3+ min ago (535+ words) Sunday, 30 Nov 2025 VIENTIANE: As Laos prepares to mark the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People's Democratic Republic on Dec. 2, a wave of colour, pride, and national spirit is sweeping across the country. Bustling avenues and public spaces have come alive with vibrant displays of the Lao national and Party flags, reflecting a deep sense of unity ahead of this historic milestone. In the Lao capital Vientiane, iconic landmarks and sacred sites are similarly adorned with colourful flags, creating a festive and patriotic atmosphere befitting the occasion. Many families are preparing for the celebration by decorating their homes and displaying national and Party flags, reflecting a united spirit and pride while contributing to a lively and festive atmosphere ahead of the milestone. Viphavan, a resident of Vientiane, has added to the festive atmosphere by decorating her home with Lao…...

1+ hour, 21+ min ago (539+ words) Sailing - SailGP - Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - November 30, 2025 Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team's strategist Hannah Mills in action on Race Day 2 Felix Diemer/SailGP/Handout via REUTERS Nov 30 (Reuters) - Britain won the 2025 SailGP Championship on Sunday, beating New Zealand and Australia in a thrilling three-way final in Abu Dhabi to lift the trophy and a $2 million prize. "It was an unbelievable final," said Emirates GBR skipper Dylan Fletcher. "All the three teams were amazing, any one of us could have won, but I'm just over the moon right now. What a team, what a year" I'm stoked". As they bore down on the finish line, the British crew celebrated their first SailGP championship win beneath the towering "wing" sail of their bright red and white F50 catamaran with cheers, laughter, whoops and wild fist pumping. Three-times…...

1+ hour, 37+ min ago (225+ words) Image from The Nation Thailand/Asia News Network BANGKOK (The Nation Thailand/ANN): Bangkok orders 120mm smoke shells fired in response after five mortar rounds land in Mae Sot, damaging property and injuring two civilians during a border clash. The Commander of the 3rd Army Region, Lt Gen Worathep Boonya, confirmed that Thai forces were ordered to fire retaliatory smoke shells today after fighting between Myanmar government troops and ethnic minority groups opposite Tak Province resulted in ordnance landing on Thai territory. Lt Gen Worathep revealed that earlier this morning, the Task Force Rajamanur, operating under the Naresuan Force, reported detecting five 60mm mortar shells that had crossed the border and impacted the Thai side in the vicinity of Mae Sot District. Upon receiving the report, the Commander immediately sought and received approval from the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army to respond....

1+ hour, 49+ min ago (152+ words) Sunday, 30 Nov 2025 KOTA KINABALU: Unity among local parties is necessary following the outcome of the Sabah state polls, says Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal. The Warisan president, however, kept his cards close to his chest without specifying any parties in particular. "What's important is uniting all Sabahans and making sure our voices are heard. We will never stop uniting the Sabahan people regardless of differences," he told a press conference here on Sunday (Nov 30). When asked if this meant working with Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS), which won 29 seats during the recent polls, Shafie said they would "do their part". Shafie also voiced concerns over those who claimed to be local parties with actions that showed otherwise. "It's not going to be an easy task. I've seen government after government tumble. "We have to learn lessons from other countries which comprise…...

1+ hour, 50+ min ago (374+ words) Sunday, 30 Nov 2025 Police seized gold bars worth about $200,000 from the woman. - SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE via ST/ANN SINGAPORE: Singapore police have arrested a 73-year-old Malaysian woman suspected of being involved in at least three cases where scammers posed as government officials. The woman is believed to have been a mule in the scams. The police seized cash amounting to S$200 (US$154) and gold bars worth about $200,000 from her on Nov 24. In a statement on Nov 30, the police said they received reports between Oct 8 and Nov 24 about the impersonation of Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) officials. On Nov 24, an employee at gold and silver dealer BullionStar along New Bridge Road alerted the police to a woman loitering suspiciously outside the retail premises. Officers from the Central Police Division arrested the woman on the same day. Police said victims were told that…...