Did Venus ever have oceans? Scientists have an answer
Venus, our closest planetary neighbor, is sometimes called Earth's twin based on their similar size and rocky composition.
Sun Dec 08 2024
Venus has more volcanism than previously known, new analysis finds
Scientists analysis has spotted evidence of eruptions at two additional sites on the surface of Earth's inhospitable planetary neighbor.
Fri May 31 2024
Venus Williams among sporting figures to get own Barbie doll
As Barbie turns 65 this year, Mattel seeks to shine a light on role models of women sports ahead of the Paris Olympics.
Sun May 26 2024
Tennis: At 43, evergreen Venus returns to favourite hunting ground Wimbledon
Venus Williams who will be back on Centre Court once again, said she could even play until she is 50.
Mon Jul 03 2023
Tennis: Five-time champion Williams and Svitolina handed Wimbledon wildcards
Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams and former world number three Elina Svitolina were handed wildcard entries into Wimbledon.
Wed Jun 21 2023
FRIM researcher receives Outstanding Woman Researcher award
A woman researcher from FRIM bagged the Outstanding Woman Researcher award by Venus International Foundation in Chennai, India, last March.
Sat May 28 2022
Will Smith wins first Oscar for tenacious father in 'King Richard'
Smith captures the best actor honor for his portrayal as the determined father who raised tennis champions Venus and Serena Williams.
Mon Mar 28 2022
Will Smith plays Venus and Serena's 'lion' in Oscar-tipped 'King Richard'
For Smith, a father of three, watching Richard Williams protect his daughters all those years ago helped to shape his performance.
Thu Nov 18 2021
Tennis: Venus joins sister Serena, Kenin in missing US Open
Venus Williams will miss the upcoming US Open due to an injury.
Thu Aug 26 2021
Tennis - Fellow athletes rally around Osaka after French Open withdrawal
Leading figures in tennis and sport have rallied to support Osaka who withdrew from the French Open in a row about post-match media duties.
Tue Jun 01 2021
'I can't control God': Venus fumes after heavy winds force time violation
Strong winds was blamed for Venus Williams controversial time violation after suffering 5-7, 6-2, 6-2 loss to Anna Schmiedlova.
Mon May 17 2021
Singapore researchers control Venus flytraps using smartphones
Singapore hopes the innovation will have a range of uses from robotics to employing the plants as environmental sensors.
Wed May 12 2021
Rise of the 'robo-plants', as scientists fuse nature with tech
Researchers in Singapore linked up plants to electrodes capable of monitoring the weak electrical pulses naturally emitted by the greenery.
Wed Apr 07 2021
NASA mulls possible mission to Venus after recent discovery of possible life
There are four proposed missions that are now being reviewed by a NASA panel, two of which would involve robotic probes to Venus.
Thu Sep 17 2020
Potential sign of life detected on inhospitable Venus
The researchers did not discover actual life forms, but noted that on Earth phosphine is produced by bacteria thriving in oxygen-starved environments.
Tue Sep 15 2020
Denmark stands firm on Greenland after Rubio says Trump's interest is no joke
Trump vows to make Denmark's autonomous territory part of the US, not ruling out military or economic pressure to acquire it.
Fri Jan 31 2025
On-site investigation of burned-out Air Busan plane to begin
Passengers evacuated from the Air Busan plane will get their baggage back after authorities deemed the jet safe for a full investigation.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Myanmar junta extends state of emergency to support election preparations
The junta plans this year to hold an election, which critics have derided as a sham to keep the generals in power through proxies.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Malaysia to receive visits from world leaders beginning next week - PM
We need more strategic partners at this time, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Jan 31 2025
'Stubborn' Sarawak flood victims urged to evacuate immediately
Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas says some individuals are still reluctant to move to the nearest relief centres.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Taylor Swift unveiled as presenter at Sunday's Grammys
Taylor Swift is nominated for the Grammy Awards for Album of the Year with her album 'The Tortured Poets Department', and five other awards.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Microsoft, Meta back big AI spending despite DeepSeek's low costs
CEOs of Microsoft and Meta defends massive spending saying it was crucial to staying competitive in the new field.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Israel releases Palestinian prisoners after delay over chaotic hostage handover
Hamas frees three Israeli and five Thai hostages in Gaza, and Israel releases 110 Palestinian prisoners in the latest prisoner-hostage swap.
Fri Jan 31 2025
New minimum wage order comes into force tomorrow, benefiting 4.37 million workers - KESUMA
Failure to comply with the Minimum Wage Order is an offence and may result in a fine.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Honda, Nissan to unveil detailed merger plan in mid-Feb.
Japan's second- and third-largest carmakers by volume, have agreed to begin talks on merging under a holding company.
Fri Jan 31 2025