Ukraine's population has fallen by 10 million since Russia's invasion, UN says
Florence Bauer says the invasion in February 2022 had turned an already difficult demographic situation into something more severe.
Wed Oct 23 2024
More than half of the world will be overweight or obese by 2035 - report
Rates of obesity are rising particularly quickly among children and in lower income countries, the report found.
Thu Mar 02 2023
13 nabbed over alleged involvement in diesel smuggling activities
Police arrested 13 men on suspicion of being involved in diesel smuggling activities and seized 138,000 litres of the fuel in a raid at premises in Sungai Bauk, Tanjung Belungkor, last Friday.
Sun Jul 03 2022
Tennis - Nadal taking extra care with COVID scare at Wimbledon
Rafael Nadal is not taking any chances with COVID-19 and staying indoors when he is not on court.
Fri Jul 01 2022
Argentine courts to try Maradona doctors, nurses for homicide
Eight people including doctors, nurses and a psychologist who cared for Maradona at the time of his death are accused of "simple homicide".
Thu Jun 23 2022
20 years of 'clock-watching' pays off for Bau man
For 20 years, Mohd Firdaus Abdullah has been gazing at timepieces, and more so now with the upcoming Aidilfitri festive season, enabling him to earn RM4,000 a month by repairing them.
Tue Apr 19 2022
COVID cases in Sarawak up by 224 pct this month
The number of COVID-19 infections in Sarawak rose sharply this month to record 35,517 new cases, an increase of 224 per cent compared to July.
Sun Aug 29 2021
COVID: New community cluster detected in Sarawak
Sarawak recorded another COVID-19 community cluster today, namely the Kaman cluster in the Bau district, according to the State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN).
Sun Aug 29 2021
Company manager loses RM512,000 for purchase of non-existent bauxite AP
A company manager has lodged a police report claiming to have lost RM512,000 after being deceived into buying an Approved Permit (AP) for bauxite which actually did not exist.
Mon Apr 19 2021
Does your playlist only contain tracks by male artists? Blame the algorithms
Study reveals that the recommendation algorithms of streaming platforms favor songs composed by male artists.
Sun Apr 11 2021
Foreigners involved in illegal gold mining in Bau - Police
Bau district police chief DSP Poge Nyaon today confirmed that foreigners were involved in illegal gold mining activities at Gunung Tabai cave, in Jalan Taiton here.
Thu Mar 25 2021
EMCO in Kampung Tringgus, Sarawak ends tomorrow
The Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) enforced at Kampung Tringgus, Bau, Sarawak on March 8 will end tomorrow as scheduled.
Sat Mar 20 2021
Doha crown puts icing on Basilashvili's Federer triumph
Basilahvili defeated Spain's former top-10 player Roberto Bautista Agut in the final.
Sun Mar 14 2021
'Wizard of Oz' remake planned with 'Watchmen' director
Are we off to see the wizard, the Wonderful Wizard of Oz - again?
Wed Feb 10 2021
Corals can bounce back from bleaching, if humans don't ruin it: Study
Only the corals undisturbed by human stress factors such as water pollution were more likely to survive the heatwave.
Wed Dec 09 2020
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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