
Sunglasses reflect more than the light: a brief history of shades, from Ancient Rome to Hollywood
Is there more to -shades- than we think?
Sun Jan 12 2025

'Not easy': Pope Francis leaves for Rome after 12-day Asia trip
Highlights of the journey included a trip to a township of some 12,000 people on the edge of the Papua New Guinean jungle.
Fri Sep 13 2024

Rome considering limiting tourist access to Trevi Fountain
The Italian capital is preparing to host 2025 Jubilee, a year-long Roman Catholic event expected to attract 32 mln tourists and pilgrims.
Thu Sep 05 2024

Tennis: Djokovic's Rome exit opens door for Sinner to grab top ranking at Roland Garros
Novak Djokovic's shock exit from the Italian Open could prove to be a decisive moment in the race for the world number one spot.
Mon May 13 2024
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[COLUMNIST] Rebuilding a 'broken' Rome will take more than a day
A post-colonial hang over gives everyone the belief that they can draw a quick and summary conclusion of the administration.
Mon Apr 15 2024

What happens to the coins tossed into Rome's Trevi Fountain?
For hundreds of years, when in Rome, visitors have flocked to the fountain to make a wish, following a storied ritual.
Sat Mar 16 2024

Musk's X inks content deals with former CNN host Lemon, Tulsi Gabbard
"The Don Lemon Show" will have three 30-minute episodes per week, covering politics, culture, sports and entertainment, X said.
Thu Jan 11 2024

Drone footage captures Rome's peace-themed Christmas lights
The decoration is composed of 300,000 points of light in total and form the word "Pace" (peace) in various languages.
Fri Dec 22 2023
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[COLUMNIST] Israel and the crime of aggression under the Rome Statute
It's time for the international community to rachet up the pressure for Israel to be brought to justice.
Mon Dec 18 2023

Pope wants to simplify papal funeral rites, be buried outside Vatican
Pope Francis who turns 87 today, said he would be ready to resign if his health became extremely bad.
Sun Dec 17 2023
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[COLUMNIST] The US must sign the Rome Statute
Being the world's leading superpower, the US should be held accountable via the Rome Statute.
Fri Oct 06 2023
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[COLUMNIST] How reforms, like Rome, must be built incrementally!
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim must exercise extreme caution by placing economic reforms as the wisest first step forward.
Sun Sep 24 2023

Teenage sisters with albinism must take extra care in Rome heatwave
Those with albinism are vulnerable to exposure of sunlight, which, can increase visual impairment and susceptibility to skin cancer.
Sun Jul 30 2023

Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals, including Malaysian
18 of the new cardinals would be eligible to take part in a papal conclave to elect a new pope, as they are under the age of 80.
Mon Jul 10 2023

Mexico bus crash kills 29, injures 19 in Oaxaca
According to the state interior minister, the bus crashed when the driver is believed to have lost control of the vehicle.
Thu Jul 06 2023

Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025