Japan eyes renewables, nuclear restart in race for 2030 climate goal
Japan, which has pledged carbon neutrality by 2050, nearly doubled in April its target for emissions cuts to 46 pct by 2030.
Tue Oct 05 2021
Two Koreas reopen hotlines as North urges South to mend ties
Pyongyang's official KCNA news agency had said the telephone links would be reconnected on Monday at 9:00 a.m.
Mon Oct 04 2021
Apple, Google asked to turn in South Korea compliance plans by mid-October
The enforcement ordinance is expected to be drafted within six months or possibly earlier.
Wed Sep 29 2021
North Korea says hope is alive for peace, summit with South
North Korea is willing to consider another summit with South Korea if mutual respect between the neighbours can be assured.
Sun Sep 26 2021
South Korea on alert for new Delta Plus COVID-19 variant
Some scientists have said the Delta Plus variant may be even more transmissible.
Tue Aug 03 2021
Olympics Archery: South Korean archer's short hair draws anti-feminist sentiment at home
Online abuse, calling her hairstyle "feminist", comes against a backdrop of rising anti-feminist sentiment among South Korean young men.
Thu Jul 29 2021
Exclusive-North, South Korea in talks over summit, reopening liaison office - Sources
The two Koreas are still technically at war after their 1950-53 conflict ended in a ceasefire.
Wed Jul 28 2021
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Minister to go to Saudi Arabia to get details on SOP for haj pilgrimage
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Tue Mar 30 2021
North Korean diplomatic staff, dependents leave for home
The 33 people, including several children, came to the KL International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang at about 11.45 am.
Sun Mar 21 2021
North Korea move won't affect foreign investments - Azmin
This is because what Malaysia has done is based on law including international law.
Sat Mar 20 2021
Six tested positive after first COVID-19 vaccine shots: South Korean authorities
Health authorities stressed that the virus infections are not related to the vaccine's efficacy.
Tue Mar 09 2021
Strike threat by South Korean doctors fans fears of vaccine rollout disruption
The group of nearly 140,000 has a long history of medical policy disputes with the government.
Mon Feb 22 2021
South Korean spy agency says North Korea hackers tried stealing Pfizer vaccine know-how - Yonhap
South Korea's Yonhap did not report when the alleged hacking took place or whether it was successful.
Tue Feb 16 2021
Free vaccines: We will not be safe until everyone is safe - Khairy
This is the right decision for the sake of humanity.
Fri Feb 12 2021
North Korea developed nuclear, missile programs in 2020: U.N. report
North Korea blew up tunnels at its main nuclear test site, Punggye-ri, in 2018, saying it was proof of its commitment to end nuclear testing.
Tue Feb 09 2021
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
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