
Physical sexual assault on girl in mosque: Teenager pleads guilty
A teenager was charged in the Ampang Sessions Court here today with committing sexual physical assault to a girl at a mosque in Batang Kali, Hulu Selangor.
Thu Feb 27 2025

Kevin Spacey faces another civil sexual assault lawsuit in UK
Kevin Spacey faces British lawsuit over sexual abuse claims, just over 18 months after being cleared in a high-profile criminal trial.
Thu Feb 13 2025

Novelist Salman Rushdie faces his accused stabber in New York courtroom
Hadi Matar has pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree attempted murder and second-degree assault.
Wed Feb 12 2025

Indonesia begins talks with Britain to repatriate UK's 'most prolific rapist'
Reynhard Sinaga was found guilty in Manchester of assaulting 48 men whom he drugged after taking them back to his apartment from clubs.
Fri Feb 07 2025

Hundreds of Capitol rioters released from prison after Trump's sweeping pardon
The new president pardons more than 1,500 people, including some who assaulted police officers.
Wed Jan 22 2025
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[OPINION] My body belongs to me: Empowering children through comprehensive sexuality education
This collaborative approach will empower children to navigate the complexities of sexuality, finally contributing to a healthier and caring society.
Tue Jan 07 2025

Three students detained over alleged assault at Seri Iskandar IPTA
The victim sustained injuries to his ear, cuts and swelling above his right eyebrow, bruises on his arms and left leg, according to police.
Fri Dec 20 2024

Dominique Pelicot jailed for 20 years in landmark French mass rape trial
In all, the court found 47 of the defendants guilty of rape, two guilty of attempted rape and two guilty of sexual assault.
Thu Dec 19 2024

Gazan family seeks shelter from war among graves
Most of two million people in Gaza have been displaced by Israel's relentless assault on the strip.
Sat Nov 02 2024

Beijing stabbing wounds five in rare knife assault, Chinese police say
The rare stabbing in Beijing occurred at about 3:20 p.m.
Mon Oct 28 2024

Lawsuits against Sean 'Diddy' Combs pile up as his lawyers seek gag order
Some lawsuits said unidentified celebrities also assaulted Sean 'Diddy' Combs' accusers.
Tue Oct 22 2024

Security guard pleads not guilty to raping daughter, causing hurt to three other children
The man was charged with raping the girl at a public housing estate in Cheras, from December 2023 until February this year
Tue Oct 22 2024

Israeli strike on Lebanese municipal building kills 16, including mayor
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant says Israel would not halt its assault on Hezbollah to allow negotiations.
Thu Oct 17 2024

Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexual abuse in six new lawsuits
Sean "Diddy" Combs was confronted with six new sexual abuse lawsuits on Monday, including one accusing the rap mogul of assaulting a minor.
Tue Oct 15 2024

One in eight girls and women raped or sexually assaulted before age 18, UNICEF says
The number rises, when taking into account "non-contact" forms of sexual violence, such as online or verbal abuse, UNICEF reported.
Thu Oct 10 2024

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows
Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia and Iceland made the grade, according to IQAir.
Wed Mar 12 2025