French Protest Groups Call for More Rallies as Macron Faces Mounting Pressure
PARIS, October 26 2026, French trade unions and protest groups are calling for fresh demonstrations and a nationwide strike as public anger over wages, rising living costs and public services continues to challenge President Emmanuel Macron’s government. The calls followed nationwide rallies on Saturday, October 24, when France’s Interior Ministry estimated that around 410,000 people […]
Gold Prices Fall Below US$4,000 as Investors Reassess Market Risks
Global Markets | October 26 2026, Gold prices have fallen below US$4,000 an ounce, raising questions about the precious metal’s traditional role as a safe-haven asset during periods of economic uncertainty. The decline came as investors reassessed their investment strategies, with some shifting towards US government bonds instead of gold. The metal recorded a weekly […]
Newborn Town and Viggle Bring AI-Powered 3D Characters to Social Gaming
HONG KONG, October 26 — Players can now turn their photos into customised 3D characters and use them in multiplayer battles through a new AI-powered mini-game launched by Newborn Town’s social gaming platform TopTop in partnership with AI technology company Viggle. Called Slap Showdown, the game combines personalised avatars with interactive gameplay, allowing players to […]
TECNO and Angélica Dass Showcase 20 Filipino Stories That Go Beyond Solo Motherhood
MANILA, October 26 — Being a mother is an important part of someone’s life, but it does not define everything about who they are. A new portrait project by technology brand TECNO and artist Angélica Dass is bringing that message to life through the stories of 20 Filipinos whose experiences are connected to solo motherhood. […]
Lula Wins Fourth Non-Consecutive Term as Brazil’s President, Defeats Flavio Bolsonaro
BOGOTA, October 26 — Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has won a fourth non-consecutive presidential term after defeating Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a closely contested runoff election. According to Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court (TSE), Lula secured 51.76 per cent of valid votes, compared with 48.24 per cent for Bolsonaro, giving the incumbent a […]
Six Sarawak Stations Record Unhealthy Air Quality, Serian Highest at API 167
KUALA LUMPUR, October 26 — Six air quality monitoring stations in Sarawak continued to record unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 11 am on Monday, with Serian registering the highest reading at 167. According to Astro AWANI, Serian’s API reading fell slightly from 168 at 10 am to 167 an hour later. Overall, […]
Ewon Benedick Pledges RM50,000 for Sabah Autism Society
KOTA KINABALU – Sabah Autism Society (SAS) has received a RM50,000 funding commitment from Sabah Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Ewon Benedick to support entrepreneurship programmes for individuals with autism beginning in 2027. Ewon, who also serves as Sabah’s Minister of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport, said the allocation would help SAS introduce business-related activities […]
Bernama, NST Journalists Injured in Ipoh Lorry Accident
IPOH – Two Malaysian journalists were injured in a road accident involving a lorry in Menglembu, Ipoh, early Sunday morning while travelling to cover an official event attended by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The incident occurred at approximately 6 am when the journalists were heading to Bagan Datuk, Perak. The […]
Immigration Raids in Ipoh: 109 Foreign Nationals Detained
IPOH, 25 October 2026 – Malaysian immigration authorities detained 109 foreign nationals during two enforcement operations across Ipoh, Perak, targeting suspected immigration violations at entertainment outlets, massage centres and a wholesale market. The coordinated operations, conducted from Saturday night until early Sunday morning, involved 66 enforcement personnel from the Perak Immigration Department, the Immigration Department’s […]
Melaka Election 2026: Anwar Unveils PH’s 21 Candidates
MELAKA, 25 October 2026 – Pakatan Harapan (PH) has officially named 21 candidates who will represent the coalition in the upcoming Melaka state election, setting the stage for its campaign ahead of next month’s polls. The announcement was made by Prime Minister and PH chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during a candidate unveiling ceremony and […]