
Belgian acquitted of drunk driving because his body creates alcohol
The man suffers from auto-brewery syndrome (ABS), a rare condition whereby the body produces alcohol, his lawyer said.
Tue Apr 23 2024

Try your luck in Brussels: Shop sells still-sealed unwanted Amazon parcels
Arnaud Userstam, who founded the shop, said connected watches and smartphones are the items people are happiest to get.
Fri Mar 29 2024

Islamic state claims responsibility for Brussels attack - Group's channel on Telegram
The gunman who carried out the attack, had an asylum application rejected in 2020 but continued to live in Belgium illegally.
Wed Oct 18 2023

Suspected Brussels gunman who killed two Swedes dies after being shot by police - media
The 45-year-old man suspected of killing two Swedish football fans in Brussels, was shot in the chest and died in hospital from his wounds.
Tue Oct 17 2023

Two Swedes shot dead in Brussels, Belgium raises terror alert to top level
A man who was still on the loose, identified himself as a member of the Islamic State, claimed responsibility in a video posted online.
Tue Oct 17 2023

DPM Fadillah arrives in Brussels for official visit
The mission to the EU is a joint mission with the Government of Indonesia under the Council of Palm Producing Countries.
Mon May 29 2023

Malaysia to meet EU leaders on EUDR implementation - Fadillah
Malaysia will meet leaders of the European Union (EU) member states in Brussels, Belgium at the end of this month to ensure that palm oil products exported to the EU are not banned
Thu May 11 2023

Diane von Furstenberg: From Brussels to the big time in the States
The Brussels exhibition titled "Woman Before Fashion" celebrates half-century of Diane von Furstenberg's glamorous career.
Sat Apr 29 2023

Over 1,000 break world speed date record on Valentine's Day
For 1,363 speed daters meeting in Brussels, the bigger the sea, the better the chances of catching something.
Wed Feb 15 2023

Thousands protest in Brussels demanding release of Belgian aid worker in Iran
Belgian aid worker Olivier Vandecasteele was sentenced to 40 years in prison on charges including spying.
Mon Jan 23 2023

Thousands protest in Brussels over cost-of-living crisis, hitting public transport
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Brussels on Friday to protest against the rising cost-of-living.
Fri Dec 16 2022

Thai PM Prayuth to attend ASEAN-EU commemorative summit in Brussels
Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan o-cha will attend the ASEAN-EU Commemorative Summit in Brussels, Belgium to celebrate the 45th anniversary of ASEAN-EU Dialogue Relations starting Dec 12-15.
Sun Dec 11 2022

Belgium-Morocco World Cup match triggers riots in Brussels, dozen people detained
The rioters used pyrotechnic material, projectiles, sticks, and set fire on the public highway, police said.
Mon Nov 28 2022
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[COLUMNIST] Brussels Effect will accelerate sustainable supply chains in Malaysia
EU CBAM will play a pivotal role in pushing Malaysia to become a carbon-neutral nation by 2050.
Wed Nov 16 2022

EU takes Malta to court over golden passport programme
Brussels believes the scheme is in breach of EU law because citizenship is granted without any real obligation for the beneficiaries to live in the country.
Thu Sep 29 2022

Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025