As Merkel turns 70, most Germans sense decline since her 2021 exit
A majority of Germans believe that conditions in their country worsened since former conservative chancellor Angela Merkel's tenure ended.
Tue Jul 16 2024
Ending Merkel era, Scholz takes office as German chancellor
German lawmakers elected Social Democrat Olaf Scholz as new chancellor, ending 16 years of conservative rule under Angela Merkel.
Wed Dec 08 2021
Germany cracks down on unjabbed as US eyes winter battle
The WHO has cautioned that it could take weeks to discover if Omicron is more transmissible, and whether it causes more severe disease.
Fri Dec 03 2021
Coronavirus: Latest global developments
The coronavirus has killed at least 5,088,110 people since the outbreak emerged in China in December 2019.
Sun Nov 14 2021
Germans vote in close election to decide Merkel successor
Merkel has been in power since 2005 but plans to step down after the election.
Sun Sep 26 2021
Merkel says her conservatives face tough battle after 16 years in power
Merkel is not running for a historic fifth term in the election, and Armin Laschet, the conservatives' candidate to succeed her.
Thu Sep 09 2021
Thousands protest in Berlin against COVID curbs, vaccines
Several thousand people marched through the streets of Berlin for a second day of unauthorised protest.
Mon Aug 30 2021
German region plans tougher restrictions for unvaccinated
The southern state of Baden-Wuerttemberg's social ministry has proposed banning unvaccinated adults from restaurants and concerts altogether.
Sun Aug 29 2021
Western nations rush to complete Afghan evacuation before troops leave
Pressure to complete the evacuations has intensified amid concerns about the security situation outside the airport.
Thu Aug 26 2021
US scrambles to complete Afghanistan pullout as threat of attacks rises
Biden said the United States was racing to meet that deadline as concerns mount over the threat of Taliban attacks.
Wed Aug 25 2021
FACTBOX - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
India reports a total of 28,204 COVID-19 infections over the last 24 hours, the lowest since March 16.
Tue Aug 10 2021
German pharmacies stop issuing COVID-19 vaccine passes after security breach
Germans who have been fully vaccinated are entitled to a certificate which allows them more freedoms, especially to travel. Pharmacies and vaccination centres issue them.
Fri Jul 23 2021
Merkel heads to flood zone facing questions over preparedness
Merkel was besieged by questions over how Europe's richest economy was caught flat-footed by flooding that had been predicted days earlier.
Tue Jul 20 2021
'It's terrifying': Merkel shaken as flood deaths rise to 188 in Europe
Merkel promised swift financial aid after visiting one of the areas worst affected by the record rainfall and floods.
Sun Jul 18 2021
Biden bids Merkel farewell: Friends with disagreements
The two discussed though made no apparent headway on differences over the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
Fri Jul 16 2021
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024