
Now a refugee, Eurovision's Jamala lifts Ukraine spirits from abroad
The invasion was "ruining the European values which we built over so many years" following World War II, Jamala said.
Thu Mar 10 2022

Excitement builds in Icelandic fishing town vying for Oscars glory
The Oscar nomination came after a locally produced video extolling the song, presented by fictional Husavik resident Oskarsson, went viral.
Thu Apr 22 2021

Sweden pips Russia in Eurovision pop fest nail-biter
41 years after Swedish superstars ABBA took the title, chiseled Mans Zelmerlow won with his up-tempo crowd-pleaser "Heroes".
Sun May 24 2015

Austrian bearded drag queen Conchita to release debut album
"Conchita" the album contains 14 tracks but will not feature "Rise Like a Phoenix", the rousing James Bond-like song that won Wurst the Eurovision Song Contest last year.
Thu Mar 05 2015

Conchita Wurst's Eurovision success puts gay Vienna on the map
Conchita Wurst's recent win on Eurovision has helped elevated the city's popularity with gays even more.
Thu May 15 2014

Bearded drag queen wins Eurovision
Austria won this year's Eurovision Song Contest early Sunday with "Rise Like a Phoenix" sung by bearded drag queen Conchita Wurst.
Mon May 12 2014

Austrian bearded drag queen wins Eurovision song contest
Austria won this year's Eurovision Song Contest early Sunday with "Rise Like a Phoenix" sung by bearded drag queen Conchita Wurst.
Sat May 10 2014

Bearded drag queen among favourites to win Eurovision
A bearded drag queen is now a favourite to win Saturday's Eurovision Song Contest.
Sat May 10 2014

Stage set for drama as Denmark hosts Eurovision
The stage is set for a nailbiter as Denmark on Saturday hosts the Eurovision Song Contest.
Thu May 08 2014

Denmark wins Eurovision Song Contest
Denmark, widely tipped to win the annual music competition, took the honours ahead of the 25 other finalists in a glittering ceremony watched by millions of viewers across Europe.
Sun May 19 2013

Unseasonable blizzards strand British motorists
Britain was hit by unseasonable blizzards that left hundreds of people stuck in their cars overnight and disrupted Eurostar services to the continent Tuesday.
Tue Mar 12 2013

Black Sabbath guitarist writes Armenia Eurovision song
The guitarist of British rock band Black Sabbath, Tony Iommi, has composed the music for Armenia's entry to this year's Eurovision song contest, the performers said Thursday.
Fri Mar 08 2013

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows
Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia and Iceland made the grade, according to IQAir.
Wed Mar 12 2025