Malaysia

PAS Chief Reveals Alleged US Meeting — But What Really Happened Behind Closed Doors in 2014?

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The United States Embassy in Malaysia has firmly denied allegations that Washington once attempted to influence the country's political leadership, following an explosive claim by PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang that US representatives had offered to help his party topple Malaysia's government more than a decade ago. In a statement issued on Sunday, September 6, US Embassy chargé d'affaires David H. Gamble Jr said the United States had "never sought to decide Malaysia's

Sport

US Open’s 2 A.M. Problem Sparks Player Revolt—But Who Is Really Paying the Price?

NEW YORK — The U.S. Open is famous for its electric night sessions, packed stands and marathon matches under the lights. But this year, the tournament’s trademark late-night drama is increasingly becoming a source of frustration—with players, fans and critics questioning whether the spectacle has gone too far. The 2026 tournament recorded three finishes after 2 a.m. during its first six days, while two other matches also ended after 1 a.m., according to Associated Press coverage. The unusually