
Los Angeles surrounded by out-of-control wildfires; at least five dead
Hurricane-force winds hinder firefighting operations and spread the fires, which continue to burn unimpeded since starting on Tuesday.
Thu Jan 09 2025

UN Official: Israel rejected more than 140 requests to access northern Gaza
A UN official said on Tuesday that the Israeli occupation authorities have rejected more than 140 UN requests to enter the northern Gaza Strip over the past two months.
Wed Jan 01 2025

Yoon's defence team files injunction against detention warrant for impeached president
President Yoon Suk Yeol's legal defence team filed an injunction Tuesday to suspend a detention warrant issued against the impeached president over his failed martial law bid
Wed Jan 01 2025

UNGA adopts milestone treaty against cybercrime
The UN General Assembly on Tuesday adopted the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, a landmark global treaty in bolstering international cooperation in the fight against such crimes
Wed Dec 25 2024

BRICS' importance as platform for collaboration grows - Chinese Foreign Ministry
The significance of BRICS as a platform for fostering unity and cooperation among Global South countries has risen, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Tuesday
Wed Dec 25 2024

Syria factions agree to dissolve, merge under Defence Ministry
Syrian armed factions agreed on Tuesday to dissolve themselves and merge under the Defence Ministry, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported, citing state media.
Wed Dec 25 2024

Global hunger monitor says famine in war-torn Sudan is spreading
Famine in Sudan has expanded to five areas and will likely spread to another five by May, the global hunger monitor reported Tuesday.
Wed Dec 25 2024

Starbucks strike to expand to over 300 US stores on Christmas Eve, union says
A strike at Starbucks will expand to over 300 U.S. stores on Tuesday, with more than 5,000 workers expected to walk off the job.
Tue Dec 24 2024

Twelve people killed in explosives factory blast in Turkey, minister says
A blast ripped through an explosives factory in northwest Turkey on Tuesday, killing 12 people and injuring four.
Tue Dec 24 2024

South Korea's President Yoon reverses martial law after lawmakers defy him
Yoon shocked the nation and declared martial law on Tuesday night to thwart "anti-state forces" among his domestic political opponents.
Wed Dec 04 2024

Monsoon surge from Dec 8-14 in eastern part of Peninsula - MetMalaysia
The concentration of wind is expected to occur in Kelantan and Terengganu from Tuesday evening until the early morning of Wednesday.
Mon Dec 02 2024

Pakistani forces launch midnight raid on ex-PM Imran Khan's supporters, local media reports
At least six people, including four paramilitary soldiers, were killed before the Tuesday night raid was launched.
Wed Nov 27 2024

Markets lean on 'Trump trade' as former president leads
Global investors were increasingly pricing in a win late on Tuesday for Republican Donald Trump.
Wed Nov 06 2024

Harris appeals to Christians and Arab Americans; Trump again embraces violent rhetoric
More than 77 million Americans have already done so ahead of Tuesday's Election Day, according to the University of Florida's Election Lab.
Mon Nov 04 2024

Malaysia's former PM Mahathir discharged from hospital
Mahathir will attend the court proceedings on Tuesday, his aide said.
Tue Oct 29 2024

Wedding content creation the big thing now for newlyleds
A wedding content creator's success does not rely solely in tech but in capturing emotions and bringing a couples love story to life.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Will Western companies return to Russia?
Easing restrictions could let some companies return to what was once a high-growth market under Trump's administration.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Chatbots pose challenge to guarding child mental health
Developers say AI companions can combat loneliness and improve users' social experiences in a safe space.
Sat Feb 22 2025

With blitz of policies, Trump goes beyond Project 2025's goals
Trump denies ties to Project 2025 but continues reshaping policies through executive power.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Almost half of chronic kidney patients in Malaysia lost their jobs - study
The study raises concerns about the future of chronic kidney patients, especially those who rely on long-term dialysis treatment.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Beware of scam tactics using AI
The drastic development of AI technology is being taken advantage of by scammers to reap huge profits by using various latest tactics.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Fired and rehired - the dizzying confusion of Trump's government overhaul
They have adopted a blunt force approach toward the wholesale firing of workers, often focusing on workers who are easier to fire.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Arab states scramble to counter Trump's Gaza 'Riviera' plan
Arab states trying to devise an alternative plan have yet to tackle critical issues like who will foot the bill for Gaza's reconstruction.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Chinese universities launch DeepSeek courses to capitalise on AI boom
Universities across China have launched artificial intelligence courses this month based on Chinese AI startup DeepSeek.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Astronomers reveal 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere
Astronomers find three layers on a scorching gas planet orbiting a star larger and hotter than the sun.
Fri Feb 21 2025