Malaysia, Brazil leaders pledge to reform global governance for fairer world order
Malaysia and Brazil celebrate 65 years of diplomatic relations, highlighting their strong bilateral ties.
Mon Nov 18 2024
BRICS leaders tout joint finance, trade projects at Russian summit
The trend for the BRICS' leading role in the global economy will only strengthen, says Russia's President Vladimir Putin.
Thu Oct 24 2024
Rafizi to present on key issues affecting Global South in BRICS Summit
Minister of Economy Rafizi Ramli is scheduled to deliver Malaysia's national statement at BRICS Outreach/BRICS Plus Summit in Kazan, Russia.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Brazil's Lula says head injury 'serious,' with update from doctors in coming days
The president's injury forced him to cancel a trip to Russia for a summit of the BRICS group of major emerging markets being held in Kazan.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Brazil's Lula cancels BRICS trip after minor brain hemorrhage from fall
Lula "was advised to avoid long-distance air travel but is otherwise able to carry out his regular duties."
Mon Oct 21 2024
Starlink emerges as fresh battleground between Musk, Brazil
Brazil's telecom regulator threatens Starlink with sanctions, escalating tensions with Elon Musk after his social network X was suspended.
Tue Sep 03 2024
Malaysia can become partner country of BRICS first - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia will be known as a BRICS "new partner country" before Malaysia finalises its participation.
Tue Jul 09 2024
Brazil flooding will take weeks to subside, experts warn
The floods have devastated dozens of towns inland from Porto Alegre, where the downtown area remains under water.
Thu May 16 2024
Death toll from southern Brazil rainfall rises to 78, many still missing
Heavy rain causes flooding in Brazil's southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, with more than 115,000 people displaced.
Mon May 06 2024
Net tightens on Bolsonaro as police seize passport in coup probe
Police confiscated former President Jair Bolsonaro's passport and accused him of editing a draft decree to overturn election results.
Fri Feb 09 2024
BRICS expansion faces eleventh hour hurdle as divisions persist
The debate to expand BRICS toppled, threatening to undermine the bloc's ambition to give the "Global South" more clout in world affairs.
Thu Aug 24 2023
BRICS leaders meet in South Africa as bloc weighs expansion
The leaders are likely to discuss a framework and criteria for admitting new countries.
Tue Aug 22 2023
NASA chief offers Brazil satellite imaging to help stop Amazon deforestation
Bill Nelson said NASA will have a satellite that can even render images of what is happening below the forest canopy.
Wed Jul 26 2023
Amazon Indigenous lands prevent disease, save billions: Study
The decade-long study analyzed the health impacts of forest fires in the Brazilian Amazon, which release huge amounts of particles into the atmosphere.
Fri Apr 07 2023
Bolsonaro lands back in Brazil to lead right-wing opposition
Bolsonaro, who never conceded defeat in last year's election, is expected to lead the opposition to leftist President Lula, his party said.
Thu Mar 30 2023
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial
The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million
A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc
Thu Nov 21 2024
Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction
A piece of art that is little more than a banana duct-taped to a wall sold at auction to cryptocurrency entrepreneur.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim
Spurious liquor is a problem in Laos, with the govts of Australia and Britain warning citizens to be cautious when taking drinks there.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Woman found in freezer died from chest injuries - Police
Preliminary post-mortem report reveals that the victim died from chest injuries caused by blunt trauma.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Malaysia, Vietnam to further cooperate in multiple sectors - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the collaboration will also leverage the ASEAN Energy Grid to foster regional growth.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16
Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or govt identification to enforce social media age cut-off.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Court orders PDRM to complete investigations into Beng Hock's death within six months
Judge says the claims and reliefs sought by the applicants are within the domain of public law both in pith and substance.
Thu Nov 21 2024