Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now
A Russian region adjoining Ukraine said it was preparing to receive refugees from the Russian-held part of Kherson.
Fri Oct 14 2022
Why the Kerch Bridge is important for Russia
The Kerch Bridge that was damaged in a powerful blast on Saturday provides Russia a critical connection to Crimea, the Ukrainian peninsula it illegally annexed in 2014.
Sun Oct 09 2022
Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now
Zelenskiy said Ukraine's military takes back dozens of towns in regions in the south and east that Russia has declared annexed.
Wed Oct 05 2022
Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now
Zelenskiy said Ukraine would recapture its annexed peninsula of Crimea from Russia by any means it deemed right.
Wed Aug 24 2022
Ukraine's leader says 'nothing left' of Mariupol, Kherson also facing humanitarian disaster
Capturing Mariupol would help Russian forces secure a land corridor to the Crimea peninsula, which Moscow annexed from Ukraine in 2014.
Wed Mar 23 2022
Russian military build-up near Ukraine numbers more than 100,000 troops, EU says
More than 100,000 Russian troops have massed on Ukraine's border and in annexed Crimea.
Tue Apr 20 2021
Google in hot water over Crimean street names
US tech giant Google came under fire on Thursday in Russia for "decommunising" street names in parts of Crimea, annexed from Ukraine two years ago, by using Ukrainian spellings.
Fri Jul 29 2016
Israel frees 26 prisoners but ramps up settlements
Israel freed 26 veteran Palestinian prisoners Wednesday in line with commitments to the US-backed peace process, but moved in tandem to ramp up settlement in annexed east Jerusalem.
Wed Oct 30 2013
Israel, Palestinians trade barbs over settler homes
Israeli plans for 1,000 new settler homes in annexed east Jerusalem are "destroying" efforts by Washington's top diplomat to revive the peace process.
Sun Jun 09 2013
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
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