Vehicle attacks on pedestrians increasingly common around the world
Here's a list of some high-profile incidents in which a vehicle was used to ram into crowds, harming and killing bystanders.
Sun Jan 05 2025
KPDN conducted 2,748 Christmas SHMMP inspections, issued 75 compounds
The five-day 2024 Christmas SHMMP was implemented from Dec 23 to 27, gazetting 14 controlled items and their maximum prices.
Mon Dec 30 2024
US President Biden signs 50 bills into law on Christmas Eve
US President Biden signed 50 bills into law, addressing issues ranging from the protection of vulnerable youth to ethics in public office and campus safety.
Wed Dec 25 2024
King and Queen extend Christmas greetings
The King and Queen of Malaysia, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, have extended their Christmas greetings to all Malaysians who are celebrating.
Wed Dec 25 2024
Ahmad Zahid, Fadillah extend Christmas wishes, call for spirit of unity, mutual respect
Deputy Prime Ministers Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusoff have called on Malaysians to embrace unity, harmony, mutual respect and togetherness during this festive season.
Wed Dec 25 2024
Starbucks strike to expand to over 300 US stores on Christmas Eve, union says
A strike at Starbucks will expand to over 300 U.S. stores on Tuesday, with more than 5,000 workers expected to walk off the job.
Tue Dec 24 2024
Any attempts to incite racial discord must be avoided - PM Anwar
Any attempts to sow division or actions that trigger racial discord must be avoided, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Tue Dec 24 2024
Rain, thunderstorms expected to hit four states on Christmas morning - MetMalaysia
Rain and thunderstorms are expected to hit Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Sabah, and Sarawak on Christmas morning, tomorrow.
Tue Dec 24 2024
Suspect in German Christmas market attack held on murder charges
The suspect is a psychiatrist from Saudi Arabia with a history of anti-Islamic rhetoric has lived in Germany for almost two decades.
Mon Dec 23 2024
Mass pre-Christmas food crushes claim 67 lives in Nigeria
Food is traditionally distributed to the poor ahead of Christmas, with large crowds gathering to benefit from the handouts.
Mon Dec 23 2024
Death toll in German Christmas market car-ramming rises to five, more than 200 injured
German authorities are investigating a 50-year-old Saudi doctor who has lived in Germany for almost two decades in connection with the car-ramming.
Sat Dec 21 2024
King Charles' cancer treatment progressing well, will continue next year
The British royals prepare for their annual Christmas get-together after a "brutal" year for the family.
Fri Dec 20 2024
Trump-backed spending deal fails in House, shutdown approaches
The vote exposed rifts in Trumps GOP, likely to resurface next year when they control the White House and Congress.
Fri Dec 20 2024
PLUS expects 14 per cent traffic increase in traffic volume during Christmas, year-end holidays
The digital travel schedule aims to make it easier for people to plan their journey.
Tue Dec 17 2024
Another bleak Christmas in Bethlehem as Christian families quit West Bank
Bethlehem's Manger Square in front of the Church of the Nativity is largely deserted and souvenir shops are shuttered.
Tue Dec 03 2024
Who are the Israeli hostages released by Hamas on Sunday?
Israel confirms names of three women after they were handed over to Israeli military in Gaza by the International Committee of Red Cross.
Mon Jan 20 2025
More than 200,000 KTMB train tickets allocated for CNY snapped up - Loke
KTMB says 210,000 of the 270,000 train tickets allocated in conjunction with the Chinese New Year season have been sold.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Facebook, TikTok, WhatsApp, Telegram are online platforms preferred by scammers - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil says the losses from scams and fraud committed on these platforms easily reached hundreds of millions of ringgit.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Man executed for causing heavy casualties in south China car-ramming case
Fan Weiqiu was convicted ramming his car into the crowd at a sports centre in November last year, causing heavy casualties.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Gov't not rushing to achieve developed nation status - Rafizi
Rafizi Ramli says the country is now in a good position, attracting foreign investors and being seen as a strategic gateway to ASEAN.
Mon Jan 20 2025
South Korea's Yoon shuns questioning as security tightened after court rampage
Authorities says security was being beefed up at the Seoul Detention Centre where Yoon Suk-Yeol is being held as a pre-trial inmate.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Triumphant Trump returns to White House, launching new era of upheaval
Donald Trump is the first US president since the 19th century to win a second term after losing the White House.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Sim: Malaysia's labour market faces significant challenges posed by three paradoxes
Steven Sim says the first paradox is the low median wage, which does not align with the country's low unemployment rate.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Mugshot, khaki uniform and solitary cell for South Korea's detained President Yoon
Here's some facts about the facility and what is expected to unfold for the former prosecutor-turned-president.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Trump says to repeal Biden's multiple executive orders within hours of inauguration
Trump says the executive orders he is about to sign includes border security, energy, federal government spending, TikTok, DEI programmes.
Mon Jan 20 2025