[OPINION] Middle East crisis: A precursor to World War III?
The Middle East remains one of the worlds most volatile regions, marked by a complex web of political, religious and territorial conflicts.
Fri Oct 25 2024
Britain's 'Zone of Interest' wins best international film Oscar
The film is about a German officer's family living next door to the Auschwitz extermination camp during World War Two.
Mon Mar 11 2024
What war crimes laws apply to the Israel-Palestinian conflict?
The war falls under a complex international system of justice that has emerged since World War Two.
Sat Oct 14 2023
Singapore blows up 100kg World War Two bomb
The war relic had been deemed unsafe to move, hence had to be disposed of on-site by the military, according to the police.
Tue Sep 26 2023
Blood and billions: the cost of Russia's war in Ukraine
The war has caused death on a level not seen in Europe since World War Two.
Wed Aug 23 2023
China, Philippines' dispute over grounded warship heats up
China again asked the Philippines to tow away a grounded warship - a World War Two-era vessel now used as a military outpost.
Wed Aug 09 2023
Malaysia detains Chinese ship linked to suspected illegal salvage of British WW2 wrecks
Cannon shells believed to be from World War Two have been found on a China-registered bulk carrier ship detained by the MMEA.
Mon May 29 2023
Putin ally: We are probably on verge of a new world war
The risks of a nuclear confrontation were growing and more serious than concerns about climate change, Dmitry Medvedev said.
Tue Apr 25 2023
Japan unveils biggest military build-up since World War Two
The plan will buy missiles capable of striking China and ready it for sustained conflict, as regional tensions and Russia's Ukraine invasion stoke war fears.
Fri Dec 16 2022
Some Russians flee Ukraine conscription as Moscow remains defiant at UN
Some draft-age Russians rushed to leave the country on Thursday to escape their country's biggest conscription drive since World War Two.
Fri Sep 23 2022
WW2 bomb revealed in drought-hit waters of Italy's River Po
The bomb was found by fishermen on the bank of the River Po due to a decrease in water levels caused by drought, Colonel Marco Nasi said.
Mon Aug 08 2022
Fire erupts at bomb disposal site in Berlin forest
Emergency services reported a number of explosions in the area, where a 1,000-meter radius has been blocked off.
Thu Aug 04 2022
OBITUARY - Shinzo Abe sought to reinvigorate Japan with bold economic policies, strong armed forces
Abe first took office in 2006 as Japan's youngest prime minister since World War Two.
Fri Jul 08 2022
Ukraine war already gets its own museum show
Ukrainian artists have also reused material from Russia's invasion to express their pain.
Sat Jun 11 2022
Malaysia commended for successfully rendering humanitarian assistance through ICRC for 50 years
The ICRC activities in Malaysia can be traced back to as early as World War II.
Thu Jun 09 2022
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