[COLUMNIST] When China meets the Arab world: A new beginning is possible
President Xi Jinping pledged that there is no such thing as an "indefinite war," a feature that has become more and more endemic in Gaza.
Thu Jun 06 2024
AI-powered virtual news anchor makes debut in Kuwait
The virtual news anchor marks a significant step in the development of artificial intelligence in journalism and media in the Arab world.
Tue Apr 11 2023
Passion for pigeons persists in Arab world
The practice of domesticating pigeons with people not only training birds for competitions but also serving them up as a dining delicacy.
Mon Mar 15 2021
Fiancee of Khashoggi, human rights group sue Saudi crown prince in U.S.
The Saudi embassy did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the lawsuit.
Wed Oct 21 2020
WWE signs first woman wrestler from Arab world in global push
World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. signed its first female performer from the Arab world on Sunday, smashing cultural taboos.
Mon Oct 16 2017
Trump takes sides in Arab rift, suggests support for isolation of Qatar
U.S. President Donald Trump took sides in a deep rift in the Arab world on Tuesday, praising Middle East countries' actions against American ally Qatar.
Wed Jun 07 2017
Women in sports ad strikes nerve in Arab world
An online commercial released by Nike this week that showed Arab women fencing, boxing and spinning on ice-skates has stirred controversy over its attempt to smash stereotypes.
Thu Feb 23 2017
Arab educators eye Japanese system
Efforts are increasing to introduce Japanese-style education, with its emphasis on special activities like cleaning and school events in countries across the Arab world and elsewhere.
Mon Oct 26 2015
Israel says no plan to allow Jews to pray at Al-Aqsa
Israel reassured Jordan that it would not allow Jewish prayer at Jerusalem's flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque compound, after reports of a possible change raised concerns in the Arab world.
Thu Oct 23 2014
Arab world rallies behind US against Islamic State
Ten Arab states including Saudi Arabia "agreed to do their share in the comprehensive fight" against Islamic State.
Fri Sep 12 2014
Arab world should help people of Gaza - Dr Mahathir
The former prime minister said Arab nations should provide assistance to the people of Gaza who faced a myriad of difficulties.
Mon Jul 14 2014
Khaled Meshaal reelected as Hamas chief
Veteran Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal, who was reelected on Monday, is well-respected in the Arab world and seen as the best choice to steer the Islamists through a Middle East in turmoil.
Tue Apr 02 2013
Social networks grow in global political debate
Social media like Facebook and Twitter have become important elements in political and social discourse in a number of countries, particularly in the Arab world, a survey showed.
Thu Dec 13 2012
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024