Bloomberg philanthropy to cover US climate dues after Paris withdrawal
Bloomberg Philanthropies will cover US dues to UN Climate Change body, ensuring emissions reporting despite Trump's climate policy pullback.
Thu Jan 23 2025
Despite global COVID-19 pandemic, Bloomberg Philanthropies remains committed to road safety partnership with Malaysia
In the last 11 years, Malaysia has recorded a staggering death toll of 78,000 due to road crashes with an average of 7,090 lives lost every year or 19 people killed every day.
Fri Jan 15 2021
New York City raises legal age for cigarettes to 21
New York City passed a new law where only those aged 21 and above will be allowed to buy cigarettes
Wed Nov 20 2013
Suspected poison letter sent to New York mayor
A letter containing 'anonymous threats' and the deadly poison ricin were sent to New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg last week with references to the gun laws debate.
Thu May 30 2013
US judge blocks New York ban on giant fizzy drinks
A New York judge blocked mayor Michael Bloomberg's planned ban on giant sodas Monday, dealing a setback to his public health agenda.
Tue May 28 2013
Tough New York mayor Ed Koch dies
Ed Koch, the tough, fast-talking mayor of New York in the turbulent 1970s and 1980s and credited with rescuing the nation's largest city from financial ruin, died Friday, aged 88.
Sat Feb 02 2013
A day after Sandy, New Yorkers find a changed city
New Yorkers faced the most devastating storm and suspended daily city rituals like grabbing coffee, bagels and subway madness
Wed Oct 31 2012
UK teenager jailed for minimum of 52 years for 'harrowing' Southport girls' murders
Axel Rudakubana admitted killing the girls and stabbing 10 others last July in the northern English town of Southport.
Fri Jan 24 2025
Gaza ceasefire traps Netanyahu between Trump and far-right allies
Netanyahu must balance keeping his coalition intact and satisfying Trump, who seeks to use the ceasefire to expand Israel's Mideast ties.
Fri Jan 24 2025
Syria's new leaders turn to Islamic law in effort to rebuild Assad's police
Ensuring stability and winning the trust of people across Syria will be crucial for the Sunni Muslim Islamists to cement their rule.
Fri Jan 24 2025
Aiming to weaken US foes, Trump faces an 'unholy alliance'
The grouping of four US foes, adds up to a loss of leverage for the US and its partners, say analysts.
Fri Jan 24 2025
Thailand's visa waiver for Chinese tourists under fire after string of crimes
The visa-free policy has increased transnational crime, partly from Chinese criminals who use Thailand as a base, the Senator says.
Fri Jan 24 2025
80 children of former GISB members remain unclaimed - Nancy
Some parents wish to reunite with their kids, but others changed their minds for unknown reasons, says Nancy Shukri.
Thu Jan 23 2025
MACC-FBI-DOJ collaboration recovers US20 mln linked to 1MDB
MACC says Frank White Jr. voluntarily agreed to surrender funds to the DOJ after learning they originated from misappropriated 1MDB money.
Thu Jan 23 2025
Malaysia aims to reclaim top spot as world's leading rubber producer in 10 years - DPM Zahid
The replanting process must utilise high-quality saplings and automated methods for tapping and collection, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid.
Thu Jan 23 2025
Ousted South Korean defence minister testifies Yoon never intended full martial law
Kim Yong-hyun says he wanted a broader military deployment but was overruled by President Yoon Suk-Yeol.
Thu Jan 23 2025
Bloomberg philanthropy to cover US climate dues after Paris withdrawal
Bloomberg Philanthropies will cover US dues to UN Climate Change body, ensuring emissions reporting despite Trump's climate policy pullback.
Thu Jan 23 2025