Haiti gang leader killed as transition council nears completion
Political groups appeared to get nearer to finalising a transition council set to take over from an absent government.
Fri Mar 22 2024
Haiti's top gang leader threatens politicians as fires break out in capital
Heavily armed gangs have taken over much of the capital and rights groups reported widespread killings, kidnappings and sexual violence.
Fri Mar 15 2024
Haiti PM Henry's road to resignation
An uneasy quiet hung over Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince after the resignation of PM Ariel Henry, a neurosurgeon who came to power in 2021.
Thu Mar 14 2024
'Barbeque' Cherizier: the gang leader seeking to topple Haiti's government
Gang alliance leader Jimmy Cherizier brought together nine capital area gangs, calls to topple the unelected and largely absent government.
Tue Mar 05 2024
Kajang: What makes it famous?
There's certainly more to Kajang than its famous skewered barbequed meat
Tue Feb 18 2014
Korean BBQ Chicken to make M'sia halal hub by 2020
Operator of the Korean-based BBQ Chicken outlets in KL, Genesis Supplies Sdn Bhd, plans to build a halal factory in Malaysia that will process and marinate chicken ready for barbeque.
Sun Nov 17 2013
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce
Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says
So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed
Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024