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Authorities arrested an armed man at Donald Trump's golf course in California after he was spotted monitoring security activities. Officers discovered weapons, ammunition, and concerning documents at his home.
British band Massive Attack reported being detained and separately questioned by Singapore police after displaying a Palestinian flag during a concert, with some members having hotel rooms searched and passports temporarily seized.
Negeri Sembilan police are investigating a viral TikTok video that alleges a political party controls the state palace, examining potential breaches of election, criminal and communications legislation.
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has undergone a coronary angiogram following health concerns. Doctors determined that invasive intervention procedures were unnecessary, marking a positive outcome for the 71-year-old politician.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is conducting a two-day working visit to Penang starting July 24, attending programmes spanning skills training, Islamic education, heritage conservation and halal trade.
Minister Hannah Yeoh has dismissed false claims circulating online about Kuala Lumpur City Hall's workforce diversity, urging the public not to be swayed by misinformation during election season.
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar has announced he will invite Judit Polgar, widely considered history's greatest female chess player, to become the country's next President, a largely ceremonial position.
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has asked the public to pray for her husband, former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, ahead of a scheduled medical intervention to remove plaque buildup near a blood vessel.
Negeri Sembilan's 16th state election commenced with simultaneous opening of eight nomination centres on July 18. The nomination period runs one hour, followed by a 14-day campaign ending July 31. Polling is scheduled for August 1.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has declared Perikatan Nasional 'toxic' under PAS leadership and announced plans to form a new political coalition with several parties after the Negri Sembilan election for the next general election.
King Sultan Ibrahim held an audience with Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abdul Halim Aman at Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur today.
A political activist has been convicted and fined RM11,000 by Sessions court for posting an offensive TikTok video targeting former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri. The judge cautioned that any future conviction could result in imprisonment.
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has called for a government investigation into the national team's unexpected World Cup exit, accusing coach Hong Myung-bo of benefiting from nepotistic appointments rather than merit-based selection.