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Britney Spears faces DUI charge after March arrest in California, but could escape jail time with plea deal

LOS ANGELES, May 1 -- Pop star Britney Spears on Thursday was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, prosecutors outside Los Angeles said - but she could avoid jail time with a... Read More


Trump says 'OK' with Iran playing in US at World Cup as football diplomacy debate grows

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- US President Donald Trump said he was "OK" with Iran playing their World Cup games in the United States, after FIFA chief Gianni Infantino reiterated that the team would do so des... Read More


Tiong says Malaysia's tourist arrivals continue to grow despite Middle East conflict

Kuala Lampur, May 1 -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 - Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said tourist arrivals in Malaysia continue to grow despite the Middle East conflict. Tiong s... Read More


Infantino: Iran will compete in World Cup and play matches in United States as scheduled

Kuala Lampur, May 1 -- VANCOUVER, May 1 - Fifa President Gianni Infantino reiterated that Iran will play their World Cup games in the United States as scheduled, as football's power-brokers met in Van... Read More


Braga strike late to beat Freiburg 2-1 in Europa League semi-final first leg

Kuala Lampur, May 1 -- BRAGA, May 1 - Braga will take a slender advantage to Germany for the return leg of their Europa League semi-final after Mario Dorgeles scored in injury-time to give the hosts a... Read More


How Trump exploits oil reservoirs to be strategic pressure point on Iran - Phar Kim Beng and Jitkai Chin

Kuala Lampur, May 1 -- There have been weeks of naval blockade along the Iranian Gulf coast by the United States. The maritime pressure on Iran is now pushing the country towards a far more dangerous... Read More


Musk grilled on AI profits at OpenAI trial as judge probes for-profit shift claims

OAKLAND, May 1 -- Elon Musk sparred with lawyers for a third day yesterday at his California trial against OpenAI, struggling to explain why his own for-profit AI empire differs from the one he is try... Read More


Over 7,000 turn up for Rain Rave day one, KL police chief warns public against misconduct

Kuala Lampur, May 1 -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 - The opening of the Rain Rave Water Music Festival (RRWMF), held in conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2026, saw a massive turnout with over 7,000 attende... Read More


Clearer guidelines needed on cargo handling after Hin Leong, Ocean Tankers scandals, says industry player

Kuala Lampur, May 1 -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 - The maritime industry is urging regulators to provide clearer guidance on cargo handling practices, particularly involving oil commingling in shore tanks, ... Read More


Trump lifts Scottish whisky tariffs 'to honour' King Charles after US state visit

Kuala Lampur, May 1 -- WASHINGTON, May 1 - US President Donald Trump said yesterday he was removing tariffs on Scottish whisky in honor of Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla as they wrapped ... Read More