South Korea lawmakers vote to pave way for opposition leader's arrest
The vote means Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung will face court to contest his arrest over the charges.
Thu Sep 21 2023
Troubled World Scout Jamboree bows out with K-pop in Seoul
Around 40,000 people gathered for the concert headlined by NewJeans and IVE at Seoul's World Cup stadium.
Fri Aug 11 2023
How the World Scout Jamboree descended into chaos in South Korea
Unsanitary toilets were one of the biggest problems at the event, gender equality minister Kim Hyun-sook said.
Wed Aug 09 2023
South Korea begins evacuating thousands of scouts ahead of typhoon
The evacuation is the latest blow to the 10-day jamboree, after hundreds fell ill due to a heatwave.
Tue Aug 08 2023
Too hot for K-pop as South Korea scrambles to save scout jamboree
Hundreds of participants have fallen ill due to the searing heat, prompting complaints from parents over the safety of their children.
Mon Aug 07 2023
Tawau police mull hosting Jamboree MTB XC Challenge annually
Sabah police are mulling the prospect of turning the Tawau Police Jamboree MTB XC Challenge into an annual event for the Police Day celebrations.
Sun Mar 12 2017
Woody Allen's Cannes nightmare - terrorism and journalists
Cannes may be the world's most glamorous film festival, but for veteran American director Woody Allen, whose "Cafe Society" opens the jamboree Wednesday, it is a trial by torment.
Wed May 11 2016
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 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