7+ min ago (170+ words) Monday, 01 Dec 2025 VILNIUS, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Lithuania's Vilnius airport said on Sunday it had temporarily halted operations due to suspected balloons in its airspace, the latest in a series of flight disruptions in the Baltic nation. European aviation has repeatedly been thrown into chaos in recent months by drone sightings and incursions, including in Copenhagen and Brussels, and the Vilnius airport has been closed at least 10 times since early October. The Baltic country has said weather balloons flown by smugglers are transporting contraband cigarettes, and blames Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko for allowing the practice, calling it a form of "hybrid attack". Lithuania in October closed both crossing points on the Belarus border in response to balloons, but reopened them last week as the air traffic interruptions appeared to have stopped. Lukashenko called the border closure a "crazy scam", accusing the West…...

25+ min ago (375+ words) Monday, 01 Dec 2025 NAIROBI, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) -- More than 500 young artists attended pre-auditions for Sing for Africa, a Chinese-sponsored musical talent show, on Sunday at the University of Nairobi, Kenya's oldest university. The show was launched on Nov. 12 by China's Hunan TV International in collaboration with a local media partner. Contestants showcased skills in various genres, including urban hip-hop, neo-soul and rhythm and blues. Among them, 22-year-old Edwin Muiruri performed a love ballad in his native dialect on Sunday, drawing attention with his guitar skills. Muiruri, along with other early arrivals, sought a place in the highly competitive boys-only auditions. "Since my musical journey began at the age of five, I have never looked back. I will present a song that preaches the language of love," Muiruri said, praising the show for inspiring young people to embrace their continent and engage with…...

35+ min ago (540+ words) Image from United Nations PHNOM PENH (Bernama): International security agencies continue to warn of the growing threat of large-scale fraud, human trafficking and abuses linked to growing transnational scam centres in South-East Asia. At the 93rd Interpol's General Assembly held in Marrakech, Morocco, from Nov 24 to 27, the global police highlighted the ghastly crimes experienced by innocent victims, including physical violence, sexual exploitation, torture and rape. "Interpol is committed to supporting the resolution's implementation and working with member countries to break these operations apart and protect the people who are most at risk," said Urquiza, according to Interpol's website." Interpol further added: "Often under the pretext of lucrative overseas jobs, victims are trafficked into compounds where they are forced to carry out illicit schemes such as voice phishing, romance scams, investment fraud and cryptocurrency scams targeting individuals worldwide." While the assembly was…...

1+ hour ago (111+ words) KUCHING: A 63-year-old cyclist died in an alleged hit-and-run on Jalan Tanjung Lipat, Batu Niah, on Saturday (Nov 29) evening. Miri police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said the man was cycling from Pasar Batu Niah towards Kampung Tanjung Lipat at around 5.30pm when he was believed to have been struck by an oncoming vehicle. The victim died at the scene from severe injuries. The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Police are urging anyone with information to contact Investigating Officer Insp. Mohd Faizul Ab. Rahim at 014-8582582/ 085-430479 or visit the nearest police station. " Bernama...

1+ hour, 7+ min ago (387+ words) Sunday, 30 Nov 2025 Nov 30 (Reuters) - Australia's Travis Head says he is prepared to open the batting once more against England during the ongoing Ashes series after his second innings display in the first test in Perth last week led the home side to an eight-wicket victory over the tourists. Head smashed a century in 69 balls, the second fastest in Ashes history, on his way to a match-winning 123 runs after being drafted in as a late replacement for Usman Khawaja, when the regular top-order batter was unable to take to the field. "I'm preparing for anything at this stage," said Head upon his arrival in Brisbane on Sunday ahead of the second test, which starts on Thursday. "There's a fair bit to work through. But I've just got here and we haven't had many conversations in the last week. It's about spending…...

1+ hour, 17+ min ago (282+ words) Sunday, 30 Nov 2025 Cricket - Indian Premier League - IPL - Kolkata Knight Riders v Chennai Super Kings - Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India - May 7, 2025 Kolkata Knight Riders' Andre Russell in action. REUTERS/Abhijit Addya Nov 30 (Reuters) - Former West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell on Sunday announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL) saying he will be joining the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as 'Power Coach' from next season. The 37-year-old had been with the IPL franchise as a player since the 2014 season and has lifted the trophy twice. He was also named as the Most Valuable Player in the 2019 season. In 139 IPL games in his career, Russell has scored 2,651 runs at a strike rate of 174.18 and has picked 123 wickets, being only the second player along with Ravindra Jadeja to have scored over 2,000 runs and taken over 100 wickets in the tournament. But while he will…...

1+ hour, 26+ min ago (109+ words) Monday, 01 Dec 2025 WITH over 3,500 outlets nationwide and more than a dozen major players vying for market share, the retail pharmacy sector might appear to be under significant pressure. However, the industry is thriving with corporate activity, as seen in the planned privatisation of Apex Healthcare Bhd and the upcoming initial public offering (IPO) of the Big Caring group. While Apex Healthcare is not a retail pharmacy chain, it plays a crucial role in the sector as a manufacturer and distributor of pharmaceutical products. Billed as RM 6.95 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter. Billed as RM 74.00 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter....

1+ hour, 26+ min ago (77+ words) Monday, 01 Dec 2025 Cloudpoint Technology Bhd is eyeing more mergers and acquisitions to strengthen its position in new growth segments such as artificial intelligence (AI). It also wants to complement its existing business as an information technology or IT services provider and evolve to an end-to-end technology, cloud and digital infrastructure specialist. Billed as RM 6.95 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter. Billed as RM 74.00 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter....

1+ hour, 47+ 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…...

1+ hour, 50+ min ago (530+ words) Monday, 01 Dec 2025 Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Arsenal - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - November 30, 2025 Chelsea's Moises Caicedo is shown a red card by referee Anthony Taylor Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs LONDON, Nov 30 (Reuters) - When Chelsea's Moises Caicedo was sent off against Arsenal 38 minutes into their London derby on Sunday, it was a familiar dilemma for Enzo Maresca's side who have now been reduced to 10 men on six occasions in all competitions this season. The four red cards for Chelsea players in the Premier League are the most for the west London club at this stage of a campaign, and the figure is double that of any other team. Fortunately for Maresca, the previous three league dismissals - which led to two defeats for the Blues - seem to have taught his young players how to adapt. They were not ruffled…...