Southeast Asia rises to climate challenges: Uniting nature, technology, and collaboration at COP29
As one of the regions most exposed to climate risks, Southeast Asia faces significant economic, social and natural challenges.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Storm in a teacup: US, Britain banter over the perfect 'cuppa'
A "cuppa" tea is a national institution in Britain, about as British as the royal family, pubs and fish and chips.
Sun Jan 28 2024
Building a resilient Southeast Asia: WWF, BCG and Think City launch SEACAR Alliance at COP28
The event explores the interconnected elements and the transformative potential in addressing the region's climate challenges.
Mon Dec 11 2023
UFC: Sean O'Malley KOs Aljamain Sterling to secure bantamweight belt
Sean O'Malley became the new bantamweight champion on Saturday night by knocking out Aljamain Sterling during the main event at UFC 292 in Boston.
Sun Aug 20 2023
These robots are joining the New York Police Department
Robot dogs will soon be stepping onto the city streets, as well as new devices tasked with monitoring certain enclosed spaces.
Thu Apr 13 2023
Making robots more 'human' to improve their interactions with people
Many robots have a humanoid form, but they can still lack that "human" touch.
Wed Mar 22 2023
Judge orders psych evaluation for man on chaotic Boston-bound flight
Torres tried to open an emergency exit door on a recent Boston-bound United Airlines flight and then attacked a flight attendant.
Fri Mar 10 2023
Plant-based meat alternatives could be one of the best ways to tackle climate change
Investment in the production of plant-based meat and dairy alternatives could result in eleven times more greenhouse gas reductions.
Sat Jul 16 2022
From baristas to inspectors: Singapore's robot workforce plugs labour gaps
Businesses in Singapore have increasingly turned to deploying robots to help carry out a range of tasks.
Mon May 30 2022
Ameca is a robot whose facial expressions are uncannily realistic
It will be used to develop future robotic technologies for human-robot interaction.
Tue Dec 07 2021
US Supreme Court weighs Boston Marathon bomber's death sentence
Victims of the bombing are divided over whether Tsarnaev should be executed.
Wed Oct 13 2021
U.S. Supreme Court to consider restoring Boston Marathon bomber's death sentence
The Justice Department filed an appeal of a lower court's 2020 decision ordering a new trial over the sentence Tsarnaev should receive.
Mon Mar 22 2021
Why vaping may not cut the risk of cardiovascular disease
Vaping while still smoking regular cigarettes may not cut risk of cardiovascular disease.
Sun Jan 10 2021
Air pollution was the cause of 1.67 million deaths in India in 2019
Air pollution takes a heavy human and economic toll in India, a country of about 1.35 billion people.
Wed Dec 23 2020
Prostate cancer: How to prevent it? When will you need a screening?
The silent nature of prostate cancer could be the main reason for late diagnosis, other than irregular screening habits among Malaysian men.
Wed Nov 18 2020
'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