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Scientists in the United Kingdom have created a world-first urine test which could indicate the first possible signs of lung cancer.

Syrian rebels said Damascus was "now free of Assad".

Syrian rebels press on with their lightning offensive against government forces.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death globally in both men and women.

Only 195 votes were cast, below the threshold of 200 needed for the vote to count.

The researchers deciphered the diet of a woman who lived roughly 12,800 years ago based on chemical clues in the bones of her son.

The two cases shocked the tennis world with many fuming at how they were handled by the authorities.

The ONS says the world of celebrity seems to have influenced the rising popularity of some names.

Since winning the 2024 election, President-elect Donald Trump has gone quiet on his false claims of voter fraud.

South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol was already grappling with controversies, including calls for his impeachment.

Five and a half years after fire destroyed its roof and spire and caused major damage throughout, Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral reopens.

Emmanuel Macron rejects demands he quit to end a crisis he said was driven by the far right and extreme left's "anti-republican front."

Under South Korea's constitution the president must rescind a martial law decree if the parliament votes to oppose it.

As Malaysia prepares to roll out a targeted RON95 subsidy scheme next year, experts are raising concerns about implementation challenges.

China's trade restrictions on strategic minerals are starting to hit Western companies where it hurts.

French President Emmanuel Macron says he would name a successor to Barnier "in the coming days."

According to the superiority theory of humour, jokes originate when a person perceives himself as superior to others.

Upon inspection bloodstains were found on the floor and on the mattress belonging to the victim.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the country must defend every inch of its land to the fullest.

Singapore finished ahead of Norway, Canada and Denmark in the inaugural Blavatnik Index of Public Administration.

Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli says all the relevant documents are accessible via the MyJPJ application.

Bill Nelson announces delays in NASA's Artemis program, postponing the return of astronauts to the moon for the first time since 1972.

The court also ordered Lim Guan Eng to pay RM30,000 to Datuk Tan Teik Cheng and RM40,000 to The Star Media Group Berhad in legal costs.

Najib says he was transparent about funds in his AmIslamic account, claiming they were donations from the late Saudi King Abdullah.

The global air travel blueprint faces new tests with rising traffic and change in the developing world, says a UN aviation official.

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te says China would not win any respect for military drills.

ighting has raged around villages outside Hama for two days but once rebels entered the city the battle ended in hours.

The department said the children appeared to have died from a blood infection.

Some 4.7 mln residents of California and Oregon had been under the tsunami warning before it was canceled, says National Weather Service.

Sessions Court judge Dr Syahliza Warnoh was today informed of the dismissal by deputy public prosecutor Raja Zaizul Faridah Raja Zaharudin.

Malaysia is experiencing one of the worst flood crises seen in a decade, with more than 150,000 people evacuated and tragically lives lost. While many have returned to their destroyed homes as floodwaters receded, the Malaysian Met Department has warned of a second wave—a monsoon surge likely to occur from December 8th to the 14th on the east coast. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Shah Fiesal Hussain, Head of Global Operations for MERCY Malaysia, which has been providing emergency response efforts to the severe flooding.

Over the past decade, the landscape of wealth management and investing has undergone significant transformation, driven by technological advancements and innovative solutions. From robo-advisers to low-cost investment platforms, Malaysians now have more tools than ever to manage their finances and build wealth.

Join Ibrahim Sani in conversation with Taras Kachka, Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Economy, as they discuss strategies for fostering trade growth and expanding economic opportunities amid emerging crises. Don’t miss this insightful episode of The Economy.

Malaysia is set to be officially recognised as one of 13 nations added to BRICS as a partner country, though not as full members yet. But as Malaysia joins this diverse and at times divided group, questions remain about what the country stands to gain—and what it risks. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Tan Sri Dr Munir Majid, Visiting Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Affairs, Diplomacy and Strategy at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Malaysia is set to be officially recognised as one of 13 nations added to BRICS as a partner country, though not as full members yet. But as Malaysia joins this diverse and at times divided group, questions remain about what the country stands to gain—and what it risks. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Elina Noor, Senior Fellow, of the Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month puts the spotlight on early detection and prevention, it's also a reminder of the growing cancer burden in Malaysia and the broader challenges we face in cancer care. How far have we come, and what more needs to be done? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Murallitharan Munisamy, Managing Director of the National Cancer Society Malaysia. In 2022 he was one of three winners of the Global Best Cancer CEO award by the Union for International Cancer Control.

The Health Ministry has been allocated RM45.3 billion in Budget 2025, which is the second highest after the education ministry. It’s an almost 10% increase from the previous budget. Will it be enough to address the many issues affecting Malaysia’s public healthcare system? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Azrul Mohd Khalib, Chief Executive of the Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy, a healthcare policy research and advocacy outfit.

The Health Ministry has been allocated RM45.3 billion in Budget 2025, which is the second highest after the education ministry. It’s an almost 10% increase from the previous budget. Will it be enough to address the many issues affecting Malaysia’s public healthcare system? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Farhan Rusli, Fellow at the Institute for Research and Development of Policy.

Budget 2025 was tabled in Dewan Rakyat today, and now the crucial evaluation begins. Does #Belanjawan2025 successfully balance progress and prudence? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Danial Rahman, CEO of Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI), and Doris Liew, Economist & Assistant Research Manager at IDEAS Malaysia's Public Finance Unit.

Budget 2025 was tabled in Dewan Rakyat today, and now the crucial evaluation begins. Does #Belanjawan2025 successfully balance progress and prudence? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Danial Rahman, CEO of Asian Strategy & Leadership Institute (ASLI), and Doris Liew, Economist & Assistant Research Manager at IDEAS Malaysia's Public Finance Unit.