In early action, Biden tries to make good on pledge to heal America's racial divide
Biden said in the coming weeks he would reaffirm a federal commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and accessibility.
Wed Jan 27 2021
Nearly 2,000 people faced additional screening after first Trump travel ban, new document shows
As it stands now, the Trump administration is allowed to impose a travel ban - but one that is significantly less onerous than what the president had first envisioned.
Fri Sep 01 2017
US judge halts deportation of more than 1,400 Iraqi nationals
Lawyers from the American Civil Liberties Union, who argued the immigrants would face persecution in Iraq because they are considered ethnic and religious minorities there.
Tue Jul 25 2017
Chelsea Manning ends hunger strike, to begin gender surgery
Imprisoned transgender soldier Chelsea Manning on Tuesday ended a hunger strike after five days when the US Army agreed to provide surgery to treat her gender dysphoria, her representatives said.
Wed Sep 14 2016
Judge denies transgender student's request to use boys' bathroom
A federal judge has denied a transgender teenager's request to allow him to use the same bathroom as his peers at his public school in Virginia.
Sat Sep 05 2015
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
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024