US music supremo Quincy Jones, who worked with Sinatra and Jackson, dies aged 91
Quincy Jones was a trumpeter, bandleader, arranger, composer, producer and winner of 27 Grammy Awards.
Mon Nov 04 2024
2024 Nobel prizes announced this week
The Nobel prizes are presented to the laureates on Dec. 10, the anniversary of Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel's death.
Mon Oct 07 2024
Early results in South Africa's election show ANC losing majority
Based on the early results, the ANC is projected to have roughly 42 pct of the vote when the count is over.
Thu May 30 2024
South Africans vote in most competitive election since end of apartheid
More than 27 million South Africans are registered to vote at more than 23,000 polling stations.
Wed May 29 2024
FACTBOX - Columbia building barricaded by students has long history of occupation
The current demonstration on the Ivy League campus in Manhattan echoes those past protests, almost all of which took place in April as well.
Wed May 01 2024
Trump: it would be 'great honor' to go to jail for violating gag order
I will gladly become a Modern Day Nelson Mandela, said Donald Trump.
Mon Apr 08 2024
YEARENDER - Where is democracy headed in 2024? Trump may have the final word
For those who worry authoritarian rulers are firmly in the ascendant over more liberal democrats, there is likely much to fret about 2024.
Sat Dec 30 2023
Malala Yousafzai likens Taliban's treatment of women to apartheid in Mandela lecture
Malala Yousafzai said the Taliban's actions should be considered "gender apartheid" and that it had "in effect ... made girlhood illegal".
Wed Dec 06 2023
From Eastwood to Kissinger: Seniors blazing a trail for Biden
Here's a look other people who remained top of their game into their twilight years.
Wed Apr 26 2023
Nelson Mandela's famous shirts, belongings up for auction
The family is selling the anti-apartheid leader's personal belongings to help pay for a memorial garden being built in his honor.
Sat Oct 16 2021
Mandela's tailor on mission to boost African fashion
Pathe'O aims to change people's attitude towards the tailoring profession across Africa and create opportunities for the next generation.
Sun Jun 06 2021
Explainer - The new coronavirus variant in South Africa: Are concerns justified?
South Africa has identified a new variant of the novel coronavirus, which authorities believe is driving a surge in COVID-19 infections that could overwhelm its healthcare system.
Fri Dec 25 2020
Ceritalah ASEAN - Zuma's shadow looms over Southeast Asia
At the time, the "Rainbow Nation", under the leadership of the African National Congress (ANC) chief and global icon Nelson Mandela was emerging from decades of apartheid.
Mon Jan 15 2018
Abducted South African prince of Mandela's clan found unharmed
A prince of the AbaThembu clan of South Africa's late anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela was found on Saturday unharmed after being abducted by four gunmen.
Sat May 20 2017
Kids' hospital fulfils Mandela dream 3 years after death
After he led the struggle to dismantle apartheid, one of Mandela's most cherished dreams was to build the first specialist paediatric hospital in southern Africa.
Sun Nov 27 2016
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
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024