Miss Universe franchise owner in Nicaragua to retire after government accusations
Authorities said Karen Celebertti and her son and husband played a role in organizing the anti-government protests.
Wed Dec 13 2023
Peru suspends entry to its famed tourist site Machu Picchu amid anti-govt protests
Peru closed its famed Machu Picchu tourist site amid anti-government protests, with hundreds of tourists stranded in the district.
Sun Jan 22 2023
Iran reroutes plane carrying soccer star's wife, blames UK over unrest
The football legend, who has supported anti-government protests, says the flight was rerouted to prevent his wife and daughter from leaving Iran.
Tue Dec 27 2022
Iran carries out second execution linked to anti-government protests
The Islamic Republic hanged Majid Reza in public who had been convicted of killing two members of the security forces.
Mon Dec 12 2022
Sri Lanka down to last day of petrol, PM tells crisis-hit nation
The country's power minister told citizens not to join the lengthy fuel queues that have galvanised weeks of anti-government protests.
Tue May 17 2022
Sri Lanka police kill protester, many injured in anti-government protests
Sri Lanka police killed one protester on Tuesday as public anger grows in the country over poor living conditions amid an economic crisis.
Tue Apr 19 2022
Thai PM survives no confidence vote as more anti-government protests planned
Prayuth received 264 votes in favour and 208 against, comfortably surviving a vote of no confidence in parliament today.
Sat Sep 04 2021
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai, others to be sentenced for illegal assembly
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai and nine other pro-democracy activists are expected to be sentenced today.
Fri Apr 16 2021
Thai police vow more protest arrests after nearly 100 detained
Thai police vowed to arrest more people participating in anti-government protests after detaining nearly 100 at a demonstration.
Mon Mar 29 2021
Hong Kong police arrest 11 on suspicion of aiding activists' escape attempt - Media
Those arrested were suspected of assisting the 12 Hong Kong residents, who faced charges related to anti-government protests in 2019.
Thu Jan 14 2021
Thai royalists rally to support monarchy amid calls for reforms
About 1,200 Thai royalists gathered on Sunday to support the monarchy after almost daily student-led, anti-government protests.
Sun Aug 30 2020
Hong Kong leader says financial hub cannot afford any more 'chaos'
Tuesday marks a year since anti-government protests erupted against a controversial extradition bill
Tue Jun 09 2020
Venezuela death toll rises as unrest enters fourth week
Gunmen killed two more people during political unrest in Venezuela on Monday, bringing the total number of deaths to 12 this month.
Tue Apr 25 2017
'Million'-strong protest tells South Korea president to quit
Hundreds of thousands of men, women and children joined one of the largest anti-government protests ever seen in Seoul on Saturday, demanding South Korean President Park Geun-Hye's resignation.
Sat Nov 12 2016
What pushed the putsch against Erdogan and what next?
He weathered anti-government protests that lasted for months in 2013. He escaped the flames that engulfed some of his ministers in a corruption investigation nearly three years ago.
Sat Jul 16 2016
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
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