EXPLAINER - What is happening in Ecuador?
New president Daniel Noboa faces an uphill battle amid gang control of prisons, kidnappings of police and bombings.
Wed Jan 10 2024
Ecuador roiled by on-air take-over of TV studio by gunmen, other violence
The take-over of TC's studio in Guayaquil was broadcast live for about 20 minutes, as gunmen accosted staffers huddling on the floor.
Wed Jan 10 2024
Ecuador prison violence leaves at least 68 dead, dozens injured
The government has blamed disputes between drug trafficking gangs for control of prisons for the violence.
Sun Nov 14 2021
Ecuador police, military enter Guayaquil jail amid violence
Police and military personnel found four inmates who were injured during confrontations between prisoners.
Sun Oct 03 2021
Powerful 7.8 earthquake rocks Ecuador
A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Ecuador Saturday, 17 April 2016.
Sun Apr 17 2016
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