After long legal battle, Hong Kong's 47 democrats brace for sentencing
Jail terms are expected to range from several years for participants to possible life imprisonment for principal offenders.
Mon Nov 18 2024
Trump seeks fast appointments; Elon Musk makes endorsement for Senate leadership
Republicans are expected to hold at least 52 seats in the 100-member Senate after capturing three previously held by Democrats.
Mon Nov 11 2024
After Harris' loss, angry Democrats blame her boss, Biden
Vice President Kamala Harris' defeat is the Democrats' second bitter loss to Donald Trump over the past three elections.
Thu Nov 07 2024
Trump says 'I feel very confident’ after casting ballot in Florida
Millions of Americans are voting to choose between Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Kamala Harris for the 47th president of the US.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Trump's fraud claims revive fears he may again seek to overturn election results
Trump continues to falsely claim his 2020 loss to Democratic President Joe Biden was the result of widespread fraud in multiple states that Trump lost.
Fri Nov 01 2024
How AI could influence US voters
Fake images and social media posts created by bots could erode and undermine trust in democratic systems and communities.
Thu Oct 31 2024
INSIGHT - In US swing states, officials brace for conspiracy theories and violence
The tensions are especially acute in Philadelphia, Atlanta and Detroit, major Democratic vote centers in crucial swing states.
Wed Oct 30 2024
For many US voters, the economy is personal and they blame the Democrats
Voter in the seven battleground states that will determine the winner of the election have a negative view of the economy, with 61% saying it is on the wrong track.
Tue Oct 29 2024
American democracy tiptoes the knife's edge
After campaigning for four years, has Donald Trump done enough to wear Americans down, or will the Democrats hold on?
Sat Oct 26 2024
Musk gave $75 million to pro-Trump group, becoming a Republican mega donor
America PAC, founded by Elon Musk plays an outsized role in the razor-thin election between Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris.
Wed Oct 16 2024
Japan's new PM Ishiba set to be formally anointed, unveil cabinet
Ishiba won a close-fought contest to lead the ruling Liberal Democratic Party last week, is virtually assured of being formerly designated premier due to his party's majority in parliament.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Almost 30,000 suspected mpox cases in Africa this year, WHO says
Most of the cases are in Democratic Republic of Congo where tests have run out said the World Health Organization said on Monday.
Mon Sep 23 2024
Harris tells Oprah any intruder to her home is 'getting shot'
The Democratic candidate, a gun owner, made an unguarded comment on gun laws during an interview with Oprah Winfrey before a live audience.
Fri Sep 20 2024
Fake Kamala hit-and-run story is the work of Russian propaganda group, Microsoft says
The fake narrative was one of several concocted attacks on the Democratic presidential candidate that went viral on social media.
Wed Sep 18 2024
At debate, Trump shares falsehoods about pet-eating, infanticide
Donald Trump repeated his falsehood that Democrats are so extreme on abortion rights that they support killing newborns.
Wed Sep 11 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
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024