Sixty Afghan girls hospitalised after school poisoning - Police
The poisoning, which targeted a girls' school in the Afghan province of Sar-e Pol, comes after intense scrutiny of girls' education.
Mon Jun 05 2023
Afghan girls struggle with poor internet as they turn to online classes
The Taliban has allowed girls to study individually at home but problems arise from power cuts, to cripplingly slow internet speeds.
Mon Mar 27 2023
Doctor? Engineer? As dreams fade, Afghan girls turn to madrasas
The madrasas were open for girls of all ages, where male teachers are forbidden from hearing the voices of female students in person.
Thu Feb 16 2023
Dreams on hold: Afghan girls, women desperate to get back to class
Taliban has allowed all boys and younger girls back to class, but has not let girls attend secondary school.
Wed Nov 03 2021
Afghan girls stuck at home, waiting for Taliban plan to re-open schools
As the weeks pass in Afghanistan, the new Taliban administration has yet to announce when it will re-open secondary schools for girls.
Sat Oct 02 2021
Malala pleads with world to protect Afghan girls' education
The 24-year-old Yousafzai said she worried the Taliban would act as they did when they were in power 20 years ago.
Sat Sep 25 2021
Some Afghan girls return to school, others face anxious wait
Some Afghan girls returned to primary schools with gender-segregated classes but only in segregated classrooms.
Sun Sep 19 2021
Afghan girls torn between fears and ambitions after school attack
Officials and analysts fear hardline groups like Islamic State could threaten years of gains in girls' education.
Wed May 12 2021
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
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024