Russia's Vladimir Putin sworn in as president for a fifth term
Vladimir Putin, in power since 1999, begins his new mandate more than two years after he sent tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine.
Tue May 07 2024
Analysis - The Kremlin saw off Navalny - what now for Russia's opposition?
All of Vladimir Putin's main opponents have either been killed or are in prison or abroad, said Vladimir Kara-Murza.
Thu Mar 21 2024
Alexei Navalny to be buried in Moscow amid uncertainty, tight security
Navalny is will be buried at the Borisovskoye cemetery two weeks after he suddenly died at the age of 47 in an Arctic penal colony.
Fri Mar 01 2024
Navalny to be buried on Friday, allies accuse Russia of blocking plan for bigger service
Alexei Navalny's allies had been looking for a hall to accommodate supporters at a farewell ceremony, but said had been refused everywhere.
Wed Feb 28 2024
Biden calls Putin a 'crazy SOB' during San Francisco fundraiser
Joe Biden's verbal attacks against Vladimir Putin have also sharply intensified at the White House and on the campaign trail.
Thu Feb 22 2024
US to impose 'major sanctions' on Russia over Navalny death
The latest sanctions on Russia will include the country's defense and industrial bases, along with sources of revenue for the economy.
Wed Feb 21 2024
Navalny's widow says she will continue her husband's fight against Putin
Yulia Navalnaya accused Vladimir Putin of killing her husband and robbed their two children of a father.
Tue Feb 20 2024
EXPLAINER - Alexei Navalny's death: What do we know?
It was unclear where Alexei Navalny's body was.
Mon Feb 19 2024
More than 400 detained in Russia at events in memory of Navalny, rights group says
Alexei Navalny fell unconscious and died after a walk at the "Polar Wolf" Arctic penal colony where he was serving a three-decade sentence.
Mon Feb 19 2024
Russia's Navalny says he is forced to listen to pro-Putin singer every morning
Alexei Navalny disclosed that he is forced to listen to "I am Russian," a patriotic by Shaman, at 0500 every morning.
Tue Jan 23 2024
Navalny's team says he has vanished in Russia's prison system
The process of moving prisoners by rail across Russia's vast territory can take weeks, with lawyers and family unable to obtain information.
Tue Dec 12 2023
Navalny camp sets strategy to disrupt Putin's path to new term
Vladimir Putin appears unbeatable in a presidential election but opposition activists scent a chance to show he is vulnerable.
Mon Dec 11 2023
Russia's Navalny has mystery ailment which may be poisoning - spokeswoman
Alexei Navalny has lost 8 kg in weight in just over two weeks, his spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh said.
Thu Apr 13 2023
'Navalny,' portrait of Kremlin critic, wins best documentary Oscar
The film "Navalny" is about the poisoning that nearly killed Alexei Navalny, Russia's most prominent opposition leader.
Mon Mar 13 2023
Russia's Navalny says he is back in solitary confinement
Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny said he had been placed in solitary confinement for 14 days for refusing to wash a fence.
Wed Oct 12 2022
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024