Road collapse in southern China kills 36, reports state media
The collapsed section about 17.9 meters in length, was triggered by heavy rain, causing 23 vehicles to plunge.
Thu May 02 2024
Singapore PM Lee asks citizens to stay united, maintain political stability in final major speech
Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong said he felt a sense of "satisfaction and completeness" as he prepared to handover leadership of the country.
Wed May 01 2024
Fully booked! China braces for record May Day holiday rush
Authorities are expecting 19 million trips to be made across China's vast railway network on Saturday, the first day of the five-day holiday.
Fri Apr 28 2023
Police injured in clashes with Paris May Day protesters
One French police officer was seriously burnt and two others injured in clashes at a May Day demonstration in Paris on Monday.
Mon May 01 2017
Turkish police fire tear gas at May Day demonstrators in Istanbul
Police in Istanbul fired tear gas and rubber bullets to break up a group of May Day demonstrators on Monday.
Mon May 01 2017
May Day Protest
May Day Protest
Sat May 02 2015
KK police to get court order to bar 'May Day Rally'
Kota Kinabalu police obtained a court order to bar a 'May Day Rally' jointly organised by Bersih Sabah and 35 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to be held on Labour Day.
Tue Apr 28 2015
May Day: Anti-GST rally on, but cops say 'no marching'
While the police have given rally-goers the green light for a gathering at Jalan Raja, they warned that it was 'illegal' for anyone to march.
Thu May 01 2014
May 1 anti-GST rally to go on at Jalan Raja
The May Day rally, that has been deemed illegal by the police, will be held at Jalan Raja instead of Dataran Merdeka, says its organisers.
Tue Apr 29 2014
Indonesian policewomen wow protesters with Gangnam Style
A group of policewomen took an unusual approach to crowd control at a May Day protest in Indonesia Wednesday, breaking into a performance of "Gangnam Style" to keep demonstrators happy.
Wed May 01 2013
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
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