Outrage in India over Vance’s wish for his Hindu wife to become a Christian

BEIJING (SCMP): A remark by US Vice-President J.D. Vance expressing hope that his Hindu wife might convert to Christianity has drawn sharp criticism in India, where commentators see it as a troubling signal ahead of his expected bid for the Republican Party’s 2028 presidential nomination. Speaking at the University of Mississippi last week, the vice-president said his...

Backlash as Bill O’Reilly mocks Xi Jinping’s Asean visit

PETALING JAYA: Bill O'Reilly's recent comments mocking Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Asean countries have sparked backlash from netizens. His claim that "Malays aren't gonna buy your stuff as they don't have the money" drew criticism from Malaysians, who accused him of being uninformed. O'Reilly, once best known for The O’Reilly Factor on Fox News, left...

On the griddle: Bersatu Youth chief under fire for roti canai remark

PETALING JAYA: After saying that he prefers Malay roti canai compared to mamak shops' roti, Bersatu Youth chief Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal has sparked outrage among netizens for his remark, which has been branded a racial statement. The Machang MP had written a Facebook post in Kelantanese dialect on Thursday (Aug 3) morning, saying:...