US pushes Israel 'shift' in Gaza attacks, but details scarce
Nearly 19,000 people have been killed in Gaza in Israel's retaliation to the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas.
Fri Dec 15 2023
Freed 'Hotel Rwanda' hero returns to United States after prison stay
Paul Rusesabagina for over a decade, was sentenced in September 2021 to 25 years over his ties to a group opposed to Rwandan President.
Thu Mar 30 2023
Leaders land in Indonesia for G20 summit; US seeks no conflict with China, says Biden
Biden said the United States would "compete vigorously" with Beijing while "ensuring competition does not veer into conflict".
Mon Nov 14 2022
Residents told to evacuate as flood waters rise in regional Australia
Slow-moving floodwaters push downstream and the country's fourth major flood crisis this year rolls into a second month.
Thu Nov 03 2022
GET INSIDE! New York City ad on surviving a nuclear attack raises eyebrows
The goal of the campaign is to inform the public on ways to stay safe if nuclear weapons were pointed in New York's direction.
Thu Jul 14 2022
Sydney residents assess flood damage as wild weather eases
Major flooding could continue for several days with rivers and dams already at full capacity even before the latest storm.
Thu Jul 07 2022
Twitter to test longed-for edit button
According to Jay Sullivan, people want to be able to fix (sometimes embarrassing) mistakes, typos and hot takes in the moment.
Wed Apr 06 2022
Dutch publisher recalls discredited book on Anne Frank's betrayal
The book named a Jewish notary, Arnold van den Bergh, as the main suspect in exposing the family's hideout to the Nazis.
Wed Mar 23 2022
US raises concerns about China aligning with Russia at meeting it calls 'intense'
Washington warns of the isolation and penalties Beijing will face if it helps Moscow in its invasion of Ukraine.
Tue Mar 15 2022
Anne Frank betrayal suspect 'identified after 77 years'
Arnold van den Bergh may have revealed the Franks' hiding place in Amsterdam to the Nazis in a bid to save his own family.
Tue Jan 18 2022
Biden expected to decide within 24 hours on Afghan evacuation deadline
Biden warned that the evacuation was going to be "hard and painful" and much could still go wrong.
Tue Aug 24 2021
Taliban vows to provide safe passage to Kabul airport, Biden adviser says
Sullivan also told a White House news briefing that the United States believes the Kabul evacuation can go until August 31
Wed Aug 18 2021
Myanmar anti-junta protests spread, social media disrupted
Lawyer Khin Maung Zaw said he was seeking their unconditional release but had been told they were still under investigation.
Sat Feb 06 2021
Second chance: faded K-pop star competes for comeback
An attempted solo career foundered, Ryu Sera was left in debt, battling depression and contemplating suicide.
Wed Nov 25 2020
Judge orders U.S. postal service to do twice daily sweeps for states still receiving ballots
A judge on Thursday ordered twice daily sweeps at US Postal Service (USPS) facilities serving states with extended ballot receipt deadlines.
Fri Nov 06 2020
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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