Demolition of 300-year-old Iraq mosque minaret for road expansion enrages locals
Plans by the Basra governor to remove the minaret to end a traffic bottleneck in the city were known to religious and cultural authorities.
Sun Jul 16 2023
Stampede near soccer stadium in Iraq's Basra kills one, dozens injured
Iraq is hosting the Arabian Gulf Cup for the first time in 40 years and was due to play the final match against Oman on Thursday.
Thu Jan 19 2023
Violent clashes move to Iraq's south with casualties in Basra
Clashes erupted as armed supporters of Sadr fought with security forces and Iran-aligned gunmen in Baghdad.
Thu Sep 01 2022
Explosion kills four, wounds 20 in Iraq's Basra - Police, hospital sources
One police source said that an initial investigation showed that a motorcycle rigged with explosives could have been the cause of the blast.
Tue Dec 07 2021
Series of killings plunges Iraq activists into familiar fear
Tensions between pro-Iran groups and a Western-leaning government are claiming new victims.
Fri Aug 21 2020
One burnt to death, another injured in Semporna road accident
A car skidded and caught fire here early today, causing one person to be burnt to death and another injured, according to the Semporna Fire and Rescue Station.
Tue Aug 22 2017
Report lodged against Facebook account holder over post insulting PM, Islam
The Labuan Youth Council has lodged a police report against a Facebook account holder for posting an allegedly slanderous and unfounded statement against Prime Minister Da
Tue Feb 21 2017
Thai charged over killing of M'sian over "reckless" riding of motorcycle
A Malaysian who was shot dead while riding a motorcycle in Hatyai last month might have enraged a local motorcyclist over the manner the former rode his machine.
Fri Jun 10 2016
Malaysian shot dead in Hatyai
Mohd Nizam Ahmad Basra was shot while he was riding a motorcycle to a hotel in Hatyai town.
Mon May 16 2016
Malaysia Day: The yardstick for Sabah's development
Haji Awang Basrah Bee and his descendants have contributed immensely to Sabah's political struggles and independence.
Sun Sep 15 2013
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