Yazidis fleeing from the ISIS
Yazidis fleeing from the ISIS
Tue Aug 12 2014
Who are the Yazidis?
Tens of thousands of Yazidis have fled the advance of the IS through northern Iraq. Who are the Yazidis actually?
Tue Aug 12 2014
Arab League denounces IS "crimes against humanity" against Yazidis
The jihadists' advances in northern Iraq have also prompted an exodus of Christians.
Mon Aug 11 2014
Obama vows to continue Iraq air strikes 'if necessary'
Obama said that he had authorized the strikes in Iraq to protect US personnel serving in the northern city of Arbil.
Sat Aug 09 2014
Turkey gives sanctuary to hundreds of Yazidis fleeing Iraq
Up to 800 people from Iraq's Yazidi community have fled across the border to Turkey after escaping an offensive by jihadists from the Islamic State (IS) group.
Fri Aug 08 2014
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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