British Columbia detects first presumptive human H5 bird flu case in Canada
The individual presumed to be infected is a teenager who is receiving care at a children's hospital.
Sun Nov 10 2024
Student at Columbia University tears up her diploma to protest its alleged complicity in Palestinian genocide
The move came after the university cancelled its main graduation ceremony due to heightened security fears.
Tue May 14 2024
Western Canada blazes cause evacuations, air quality concerns
In British Columbia, thousands of residents were evacuated as the nearby blaze nearly doubled to 4,136 hectares.
Mon May 13 2024
Columbia University cancels main graduation ceremony in wake of protests
Holding a large commencement ceremony on the campus presented security concerns, said a spokesperson.
Tue May 07 2024
Violence flares at UCLA as police end protests at New York's Columbia
Police deployed after UCLA pro-Palestinian encampment attacked.
Thu May 02 2024
FACTBOX - Columbia building barricaded by students has long history of occupation
The current demonstration on the Ivy League campus in Manhattan echoes those past protests, almost all of which took place in April as well.
Wed May 01 2024
White House denounces takeover of campus building as protests escalate
John Kirby said it was critical to ensure those protests remained peaceful and did not pose a threat to other students.
Wed May 01 2024
New York City police enter Columbia University amid pro-Palestinian protests
The occupation began overnight when protesters broke windows, stormed inside and unfurled a banner reading "Hind's Hall".
Wed May 01 2024
Columbia suspends pro-Palestinian protesters after encampment talks stall
The Ivy League school declared a stalemate in talks seeking to end the polarizing demonstration.
Tue Apr 30 2024
Wave of pro-Palestinian protests on campus meets forceful response
Forceful methods being used to shut down protests that have intensified since mass arrests at Columbia University last week.
Fri Apr 26 2024
Columbia University faces federal complaint after arresting anti-war protesters
Palestine Legal urged to probe the school's actions, which it alleges were discriminatory against those who are pro-Palestinian.
Fri Apr 26 2024
House Speaker Johnson heckled and booed at Columbia, center of Gaza protests
Mike Johnson's visit, he said was meant to support Jewish students intimidated by some anti-Israeli demonstrators.
Thu Apr 25 2024
What is behind the pro-Palestinian protests at US universities?
At campuses protests, students issued calls for permanent ceasefire in Gaza, an end to US military assistance for Israel among others.
Wed Apr 24 2024
British Columbia first in Canada to provide free contraception
Contraceptive methods covered will include most hormonal pills, implants, injections and intrauterine devices.
Wed Mar 01 2023
Canadians may soon be flying in electric seaplanes
Canada's Harbour Air aims to convert all its aircraft in order to become the first 100 per cent electric airline in the world.
Sat Aug 27 2022
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
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024