Singapore opposition members quit in latest political shake-up
The Workers' Party said MP Leon Perera and its youth wing president Nicole Seah had handed in their resignation letters.
Wed Jul 19 2023
Istanbul police says Syrian woman main suspect, detains 46 over bombing
Ahlam Albashir said she was trained by Kurdish militants in Syria and entered Turkey through northwest Syria's Afrin region, police said.
Mon Nov 14 2022
North Korea to convene parliament, anti-epidemic meeting amid zero COVID claim
NKorea's parliament rarely meets and usually serves to approve decisions on issues that have been created by it's powerful Worker's Party.
Mon Aug 08 2022
Hundreds protest in Baghdad after deadly attack on tourist resort
The attack killed nine people including a newly wed husband and a 1-year-old.
Fri Jul 22 2022
S.Korea's Moon promises final push for N.Korea peace
Moon said his outreach to North Korea had been enabled by a large military buildup that helped make South Korea safer.
Mon Jan 03 2022
Flanked by missiles, North Korea's Kim says US and South Korea threaten peace
Jong Un said his country's weapons development is necessary in the face of hostile policies from the United States and a military buildup in South Korea.
Wed Oct 13 2021
N.Korea's Kim calls for improving people's lives amid 'grim' economy
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un urged officials to focus on improving citizens' lives in the face of a "grim" economic situation.
Mon Oct 11 2021
Two Koreas reopen hotlines as North urges South to mend ties
Pyongyang's official KCNA news agency had said the telephone links would be reconnected on Monday at 9:00 a.m.
Mon Oct 04 2021
North Korea derides South's submarine-launched missile as clumsy, rudimentary
Both N. Korea and S.Korea have been developing increasingly sophisticated weapons amid stalled efforts to ease tension on the peninsula.
Mon Sep 20 2021
Exclusive-North, South Korea in talks over summit, reopening liaison office - Sources
The two Koreas are still technically at war after their 1950-53 conflict ended in a ceasefire.
Wed Jul 28 2021
South, North Korea have restored hotlines as leaders seek to rebuild ties
South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have exchanged multiple letters since April and agreed to reconnect the hotlines.
Tue Jul 27 2021
N.Korea missile test casts shadow over Biden administration, Japan Olympics
The command said it was monitoring the situation and consulting with allies.
Thu Mar 25 2021
North Korea developed nuclear, missile programs in 2020: U.N. report
North Korea blew up tunnels at its main nuclear test site, Punggye-ri, in 2018, saying it was proof of its commitment to end nuclear testing.
Tue Feb 09 2021
After Trump setbacks, Kim Jong Un starts over with Biden
Last year was a disaster for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Fri Jan 22 2021
North Korea shows off new submarine-launched missiles after rare party congress
North Korea displayed what appeared to be a new submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) at a parade on Thursday night.
Fri Jan 15 2021
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