Parts of Texas and the Mid-South were coated in freezing rain — and a layer of ice thick enough to take down power lines. The storm forced more than 17,000 cancellations from Saturday through Monday, according to data from FlightAware. Meanwhile, the Texas grid is expected to face tight conditions through Monday. Even as snow and sleet precipitation begin to taper off, the risk of power shortages or blackouts will increase in some places Monday. Refiners and chemical plants on Texas’ Gulf Coast, meanwhile, shuttered units amid the deep freeze, according to filings.

Zhang Youxia, 75, is also accused of accepting bribes for official acts, including the promotion of an officer to the post of defense minister, the newspaper reported on Sunday. The briefing was held before China’s Defense Ministry announced on Saturday that it was investigating Zhang, WSJ said. Liu, 61, has been chief of the People Liberation Army’s Joint Staff Department, which oversees military operations, intelligence and training. Xi began his latest campaign to root out corruption in the armed forces in mid-2023, months after securing a precedent-defying third term. Since then, two vice military chairs, three CMC members, a former defense minister, and at least a dozen senior generals who oversaw military commands have been ousted.

Expectations on energy reliability, data governance, cyber resilience and talent readiness are rising. For institutions involved in long-horizon development and capital stewardship, these shifts shape daily choices around infrastructure readiness, industrial positioning and investment sequencing. Increasingly, regions function as operating systems, where policy, capital, talent and execution must move in tandem. Differentiation increasingly lies in a region’s ability to move decisively, align stakeholders and sustain momentum. Regional platforms, built on institutional capability and execution readiness, increasingly determine how effectively opportunities are converted into outcomes.

That journey began at the age of 15, when she participated in her first Model United Nations (MUN) conference at her elementary school in the Maldives. “That first MUN experience sparked my dream of working at the United Nations and one day visiting its headquarters in New York City,” she said. “Taylor’s University stood out because its International Relations programme is more diplomacy-focused, which aligns with my ambition of becoming a diplomat or ambassador. One of the most valuable experiences, she noted, was participating in a United Nations Security Council simulation as part of her studies. “Meeting and interviewing Dato’ Astanah was genuinely one of the most meaningful experiences I had at Taylor’s University,” Mariyam said.

KUALA LUMPUR: Parti Keadilan Rakyat's (PKR) national congress will be held over four days in Melaka from June 25 to 28. PKR information chief Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the decision was made by the party's central leadership council at its monthly meeting on Sunday (Jan 25). "Detailed information will be issued by the PKR headquarters soon," he said in a statement. Meanwhile, Datuk Jamawi Ja'afar, Datuk Ruji Ubi and Datuk Yamani Hafez Musa were appointed ex officio members of the PKR central leadership council. "Measures to combat corruption and cartel groups were also supported, to ensure that public funds are not misappropriated to enrich certain groups," he said.

PETALING JAYA: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has arrived safely in St Petersburg on Sunday (Jan 25) for a special visit to the Russian city at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin. His Majesty’s aircraft touched down at Pulkovo International Airport at 2.38pm local time, marking the beginning of the maiden visit by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's to St Petersburg. Upon arrival, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong was received by Leningrad Oblast Governor Alexander Yuryevich Drozdenko, Deputy Governor Yaroslav Anatolyevich Serov, and St Petersburg Committee for External Relations chairman Evgeny Dmitrievich Grigoriev. In a Facebook post, His Majesty noted St Petersburg as one of Russia’s most significant historical cities and had previously served as the country’s capital. “Last year alone, more than 160,000 Malaysians visited St Petersburg.”Sultan Ibrahim said the special visit underscores the importance of Malaysia–Russia ties and reflects growing people-to-people exchanges between the two countries, particularly in tourism and cultural engagement.

BANKS are hardly “exciting” but, at current valuations, they offer some upside to investors against a backdrop of anticipated economic growth and emerging market rotational play. Malaysian banking stocks “are a solid, defensive” investment, says Datuk Seri Cheah Cheng Hye, chairman of Cheah Capital, a Hong Kong-based family office.

KOTA BARU: An 89-year-old woman was burnt to death on Sunday (Jan 25) evening in a fire which almost completely destroyed her home near Jalan Tok Guru here. "The fire resulted in one female victim being confirmed dead at the scene," he told reporters here the same day. She said she heard a sound like a crashing object, then saw the victim waving her hands and shouting for help. "The fire was raging at the time, and I saw the victim fall to the lower portion of the house. Kota Baru OCPD Asst Comm Mohd Azmir Damiri confirmed the incident and said the case has been classified as sudden death.

The vertical feed is designed to help users discover shows they want to watch. Netflix says clips from its series are often shared in portrait format on TikTok, but the company would prefer this to happen on its own platform. "We've actually been testing vertical video features for some time, about six months or so, and we've had a vertical video feed in the mobile experience that's been available for several months," Peters said. "That feed is filled with clips of Netflix shows and movies." Cinema operators and fans had feared Netflix could bring Warner blockbusters straight to streaming without a cinematic release.

KUALA LUMPUR: A businessman has lost RM1.25mil to a clone investment scam that used corporate bank accounts. The scam is believed to be orchestrated by an online fraud syndicate posing as an international investment entity named JMC. "Influenced by the displayed profits, the victim made 23 transfers totalling RM1.25mil into several third-party bank accounts between October and December 2025," the department said in a Facebook post. The bank accounts were registered under the names JMC M Trading Venture, JMC Top Trading, JCG Entire Trading Sdn Bhd and JMC Flex Solution. Common red flags for investment fraud include unauthorised apps, instructions to transfer funds to third-party accounts, restrictions on withdrawing profits, and requests for additional fees or supposed taxes for withdrawal.

10 pair Mathias Christiansen-Alexandra Boje 15-21, 21-17, 21-11 in 57 minutes at Istora Senayan in Jakarta on Sunday (Jan 25). They also became the first Malaysian mixed doubles pair to win a title on Indonesian soil. Zafrul commended their mental fortitude in overcoming recent setbacks, stressing that their triumph was the best response to critics. There will always be wins and losses - this is normal for athletes competing at the highest level,” Zafrul said in a social media post. “Our athletes are not just representing the country - they are also normal human beings working hard under extraordinary pressure.

When she was accepted into Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT), she doubled down, making full use of the opportunity to pursue a Bachelor of Finance and Investment (Honours) degree. I was nervous about whether I would be able to pursue my tertiary education due to my status. Meanwhile, Lo Yean Meow also showed exceptional persistence in his pursuit of tertiary education. Drawn by TAR UMT’s lifelong learning philosophy, he pursued a Master of Counselling and graduated at the age of 70. The convocation ceremony, held from Dec 20 to 23, was presided over by TAR UMT president Prof Datuk Dr Lee Sze Wei, who handed graduation scrolls to 97 postgraduates and 4,051 bachelor’s degree graduates.

Another big change: The food pyramid (which was retired in 2011 in favour of the more practical MyPlate icon) has made an interesting comeback. For example, some new evidence has shown that full-fat dairy foods may not affect the risk for heart disease any different than low-fat versions of dairy foods. These updated guidelines include both forms as part of a healthful eating pattern. That includes fresh produce, poultry, eggs, fish, meat and dairy foods. Yet, the goal – to “shift our food system away from chronic disease and toward nutrient density, nourishment, resilience, and long-term health” – is still admirable.

A 89-year-old woman was burnt to death in a fire at her home in Jalan Tok Guru today. NSTP/Sharifah Mahsinah AbdullahKOTA BARU: Police have confirmed that an 89-year-old woman was killed in a fire that destroyed her wooden house in Jalan Tok Guru here today. Kota Baru police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Azmir Damiri said foul play has been ruled out and the case has been classified as sudden death. Kota Baru Fire and Rescue Department operations chief Satyuti Satar said 27 firefighters were dispatched to the scene following an emergency call received at 6pm. It is understood that the victim had been living alone in the house for several months.

WEST ‌BANDUNG, Indonesia, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Indonesian authorities resumed search-and-rescue ‌efforts for 80 people missing after a ‌landslide killed 10 in a residential area of West Java province. The landslide early on Saturday was triggered by heavy rains starting ‍the day before, which the ‍weather agency warned could ‌continue for a week in the province and several ‍other ​regions. "Sometimes we have only small floods from the nearest river, but this time (the landslide) came from the forest," ‍he told Reuters. Rescuers were hampered on ‌Saturday as unstable terrain and rains hindered them from deploying heavy machinery, Kompas TV reported, citing authorities. There were multiple reports of floods in West Java, including Jakarta.