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Singer Bonnie Tyler In Induced Coma After Emergency Surgery

BARCELONA, May 9 2026 — British singer Bonnie Tyler is in an induced coma as she recovers from emergency surgery for a perforated intestine in Portugal, reported German news agency .... read more

LONDON: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday said its air defense system was responding to a "missile threat", Anadolu Agency (AA) reported. "Air defense systems are currently responding to the missile threat," the National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) said via X. NCEMA urged residents to "remain in safe locations and follow official channels for the latest updates." The notice was issued a few hours after the exchange of fire between the United States (US) and Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz.

UAE air defenses respond to ‘missile threat’

LONDON: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday said its air defense system was responding to a “missile threat”, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported. “Air defense systems are currently responding to .... read more

LONDON: United States (US) President Donald Trump said on Friday that his official visit to Beijing would go ahead as planned, expecting a "great" meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. Speaking to reporters in Washington, Trump said China had provided his administration with great economic benefits. "We will have a meeting with President Xi. "I think it will be a pretty great meeting. He's my friend. I've had a really good relationship with him for a long time," he said. Trump is scheduled to visit China on May 14-15 to attend a summit with Xi, following the two leaders' meeting in South Korea last year.

China visit continues as planned, Trump expects ‘great’ meeting with Xi

LONDON: United States (US) President Donald Trump said on Friday that his official visit to Beijing would go ahead as planned, expecting a “great” meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi .... read more

HYDERABAD: Although Malaysia has secured the broadcasting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, football fans in India and China are still unsure when a deal will be signed to allow them to watch the tournament. Co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, the World Cup is just over a month away, but broadcasting deals have yet to be finalized in the world's two most populous countries. The tournament will begin with Mexico's match against South Africa on June 11 at the Azteca Stadium while the first match in the United States will take place in Inglewood on June 12. Indian online video streaming platform JioHotstar is reportedly in further negotiations to secure broadcasting rights with world football's governing body, FIFA, after two meetings were held last week, according to Indian media reports. FIFA is reportedly keen to seal a deal this week for around US$20 million after significantly reducing the original asking price as time for negotiations is running out. The Malaysian government allocated RM24 million for the World Cup broadcasting rights deal. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said that Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) and Unifi TV will be the official broadcasters of the World Cup in Malaysia. FIFA had previously wanted to sell broadcasting rights in India for the 2026 and 2030 World Cups for US$100 million but lowered the price to US$35 million after failing to find a buyer, the report said. Viacom18, which became part of JioStar after the merger in 2024, reportedly paid around US$60 million for the broadcast rights to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The match time, which takes place after midnight in India, makes the tournament in North America less commercially profitable for Indian bidders and advertisers. Potential advertising revenue for broadcast rights holders in India may also be affected by conflicts in West Asia. In China, FIFA is negotiating with China Central Television (CCTV) for a broadcasting agreement. FIFA initially requested between US$250 million and US$300 million from CCTV, while CCTV's budget was only around US$60 million to US$80 million, according to Chinese media reports. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is optimistic that the stalemate in India will end soon, according to a report on the India Today website on Thursday. "Either FIFA needs to lower the price a little more, or the bidding broadcasters need to raise their bids a little. I don't think anyone will ignore a big market like India," said AIFF Deputy General Secretary M. Satyanarayan. A total of 48 teams will compete in next month's tournament compared to 32 teams in the edition in Qatar. The total number of matches to be played is 104 compared to 64 matches in the previous tournament.

Malaysia gets FIFA World Cup broadcast rights, TV access in India and China is still uncertain

HYDERABAD: Although Malaysia has secured the broadcasting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, football fans in India and China are still unsure when a deal will be signed to .... read more

ISTANBUL, May 8 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- US President Donald Trump warned the European Union (EU) on Thursday that it must eliminate its tariffs by the 250th anniversary of American independence or face significantly higher trade barriers, Anadolu Ajansi reported. “I’ve been waiting patiently for the EU to fulfil their side of the historic trade deal we agreed in Turnberry, Scotland, the largest trade deal ever,” Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social after speaking to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the phone. He asserted that a promise was made to reduce tariffs to zero in the trade deal the two signed in the UK last year, a commitment he said remains unfulfilled. The president noted he has granted European leaders until July 4, 2026, to comply with the agreement. Should the 27-member bloc fail to meet the deadline, Trump threatened to escalate US tariffs to "much higher levels." The Turnberry deal, negotiated on July 27, 2025, establishes a 15 per cent rate on most European exports to the US in exchange for zero tariffs on key American industrial and agricultural goods entering the EU. Although the EU Parliament approved the implementing legislation in March with a 417-154 vote, member states continue to negotiate the finalisation of the framework due to attached conditions. Von der Leyen confirmed the "very good" call with Trump and stated on X that both sides "remain fully committed" to the deal's execution, asserting that "good progress is being made towards tariff reduction by early July." Politico, citing one person familiar with the meeting, reported on Thursday that talks between EU lawmakers and governments on implementing the US deal ended Wednesday night without a deal. Trump said last week that Washington would raise tariffs to 25 per cent on cars and trucks imported from the EU, saying ​the bloc had not complied with the trade deal. Beyond trade, the US president said he and von der Leyen discussed the Iran war.

Trump Gives EU July 4 Deadline To Comply With Trade Deal

ISTANBUL, May 8 (Bernama-Anadolu) — US President Donald Trump warned the European Union (EU) on Thursday that it must eliminate its tariffs by the 250th anniversary of American independence or .... read more

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Anwar Ibrahim and Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone have reaffirmed their shared commitment to further strengthening bilateral friendship and strategic cooperation for the benefit of both nations and the wider ASEAN region. During a meeting between the two leaders yesterday, both sides expressed their determination to expand collaboration in key sectors including trade, investment, renewable energy, higher education, defence, telecommunications and regional connectivity. Anwar said Malaysia remains committed to deepening cooperation with Lao PDR in line with the shared aspiration of promoting sustainable growth, regional stability and inclusive prosperity within ASEAN. The Prime Minister also voiced Malaysia’s support for efforts to strengthen ASEAN economic and logistics integration, particularly through the ASEAN Express railway network linking Malaysia, Thailand, Lao PDR and China. In addition, both leaders discussed the importance of enhancing regional energy cooperation through initiatives such as the Laos-Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore Power Integration Project (LTMS-PIP), aimed at improving cross-border electricity connectivity and advancing renewable energy development in the region. Anwar stressed that under the spirit of Malaysia MADANI and ASEAN solidarity, sustainable development, mutual respect and shared prosperity remain essential pillars in ensuring long-term regional stability and progress. “We believe that stronger regional cooperation and people-centred development will pave the way for a more resilient and prosperous ASEAN for future generations,” he said. -- MINUTESMY -- SOURCE:FB ANWAR IBRAHIM

PM Anwar Ibrahim, Lao PM Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthen Strategic Cooperation and ASEAN Connectivity

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 — Anwar Ibrahim and Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone have reaffirmed their shared commitment to further strengthening bilateral friendship and strategic cooperation for the benefit of .... read more

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Malaysia Remains Reliable Partner For Russia In Asia-Pacific – Russian Presidential Aide

MOSCOW, May 8 2026 — Malaysia is a reliable partner of Russia in the Asia-Pacific, with sustainable political dialogue maintained between the two countries, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said .... read more

ISTANBUL: US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that US troops would need to carry out a mission to Iran to recover nuclear assets following an air strike that destroyed Tehran's enrichment facilities, Anadolu Agency reported. "Now we're going to suffer the consequences, because we have to travel to Iran to get nuclear weapons," Trump told reporters. He is believed to be referring to about 1,000 pounds (453.6 kilograms) of enriched uranium reportedly trapped under the rubble of a site targeted in a US-Israeli strike last June. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that the material was "under the rubble" with no immediate plans to retrieve it. Trump claimed that Washington had destroyed Tehran's nuclear capabilities. "We destroyed their nuclear potential. It was completely eliminated," he said, explaining that Iran would need weeks to obtain the material and that the US "will not allow them to continue digging" because of ongoing military monitoring. He also claimed that Tehran knew they "had no chance," despite their public statements to the contrary. "They told me that when I spoke to them, but on television they said the opposite," he said. "They don't like playing games with us. They don't like it at all," Trump said. -- BERNAMA-ANADOLU

West Asian conflict: US should do a mission to Iran to seize nuclear material – Trump

ISTANBUL: US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that US troops would need to carry out a mission to Iran to recover nuclear assets following an air strike that destroyed .... read more

VIENNA: A suspect in an extortion case involving poisoned jars of baby food produced by the HiPP company has been remanded in custody, prosecutors in the Austrian city of Eisenstadt said on Tuesday. A judge agreed with the prosecution's argument that there was strong suspicion of the suspect's involvement, as well as the risk of concealing evidence and fleeing justice, a spokesman said. The 39-year-old man was arrested last weekend and will be remanded for an initial 14 days, before his case is reviewed. According to his lawyer, the suspect is a former employee at a HiPP facility in Austria. He is accused of putting rat poison in several jars of baby food in an attempt to commit extortion. Investigations are ongoing into attempted grievous bodily harm and extortion. The suspect, however, denied all allegations. Jars believed to be contaminated were found in Austria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. -- BERNAMA-dpa

Suspect in baby food poisoning case remanded for 14 days in Austria

VIENNA: A suspect in an extortion case involving poisoned jars of baby food produced by the HiPP company has been remanded in custody, prosecutors in the Austrian city of Eisenstadt .... read more

German Pharmacies Decline As Sector Warns Of Underfunding

BERLIN, May 5 2026– The number of pharmacies in Germany continued to decline at the start of the year, according to data released on Tuesday by the German Pharmacists’ Association, .... read more

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