New York, New Jersey declare emergencies, at least 9 reported dead in record rains
The governors of New York and New Jersey declared a state of emergency as record-breaking rains from tropical storm Ida led to flooding.
Thu Sep 02 2021
New Yorkers largely back mayor's vaccine mandate to dine out
Political leaders are combating the latest surge in infections with vaccine shots and masks rather than ordering businesses to close.
Tue Aug 17 2021
Gunman kills doctor, wounds six others in Bronx hospital rampage
A doctor who had lost his job at a New York City hospital opened fire inside the building, killing another physician and wounding six other people before taking his own life.
Sat Jul 01 2017
Intentional New York blast injures 29 people
A deliberate explosion rocked an upscale and bustling neighborhood of New York on Saturday night, injuring 29 people, one seriously.
Sun Sep 18 2016
New York declares 'David Bowie Day' as final play ends
New York declared Wednesday "David Bowie Day" to honor the late music legend and longtime resident, as one of his final works -- a science-fiction play -- closed its run.
Thu Jan 21 2016
Muslim Americans welcome first NY Eid school holiday
New York marks a milestone when 1.1 million children in America's largest school district will take the day off to mark Eid al-Adha.
Wed Sep 23 2015
'Love rules': Same-sex marriage is legal... in the U.S.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (unseen) officiates the marriages as he renews the vows of Terrence McNally (L) and Thomas Kirdahy on t
Sat Jun 27 2015
NY St Patrick's Day parade includes first gay group
New York's St Patrick's Day parade on Tuesday allowed a solitary gay group to march openly for the first time in its 254-year history but faced fresh accusations of not being more inclusive.
Wed Mar 18 2015
Last US Ebola patient cured, released from hospital
The last known Ebola patient in the US, a New York doctor who contracted the virus while treating infected people in West Africa, was released from the hospital after being declared cured.
Wed Nov 12 2014
Manhattanites' response to Ebola
Ebola in New York City might have been big news elsewhere, but it hadn't set off cries of Armageddon among most Manhattanites.
Sun Oct 26 2014
Thousands rally worldwide over climate change
Celebrities, political leaders and the masses rallied in New York and across the globe Sunday demanding urgent action on climate change, with organizers saying 600,000 people hit the streets.
Mon Sep 22 2014
De Blasio sworn in as New York mayor
New York's new Mayor Bill de Blasio was sworn in Wednesday promising to restore progressive ideals and end growing economic inequality in the city.
Wed Jan 01 2014
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
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
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024