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Protest erupts in eastern Cuba amid blackouts, food shortages

Protest erupts in eastern Cuba amid blackouts, food shortages

Blackouts in places extended for 18 hours or more a day, jeopardizing frozen food and ratcheting up tensions on the island.
Mon Mar 18 2024
Mother whose child died in TikTok challenge urges US court to revive lawsuit

Mother whose child died in TikTok challenge urges US court to revive lawsuit

US state attorneys general are investigating TikTok over whether the platform causes physical or mental health harm to young people.
Thu Jan 18 2024
Australia to investigate Optus outage as customers seek compensation

Australia to investigate Optus outage as customers seek compensation

The government would undertake a post-incident review into the outage that hit payments, transport and hospitals.
Thu Nov 09 2023
Israel says troops still in the field in Gaza, Hamas vows 'full force'

Israel says troops still in the field in Gaza, Hamas vows 'full force'

Gaza was under an almost complete blackout, with internet and phone services cut for more than 12 hours by Saturday morning.
Sat Oct 28 2023
Pakistan's embattled Imran Khan faces blackout on local media

Pakistan's embattled Imran Khan faces blackout on local media

Imran Khan said that the incidents of violence was used as a "pretext" to for a "blanket ban" on him and his party.
Tue Jun 06 2023
One billion users, but trouble mounts for TikTok

One billion users, but trouble mounts for TikTok

So is TikTok a spying tool for Beijing, a fun video-sharing app, or both?
Fri Mar 17 2023
Sri Lanka ends resort blackouts to woo back tourists

Sri Lanka ends resort blackouts to woo back tourists

Months of food, petrol and pharmaceutical shortages brought widespread misery to the island nation this year.
Sun Dec 04 2022
Grid operator tells Ukrainians to brace for more blackouts

Grid operator tells Ukrainians to brace for more blackouts

Rolling blackouts are becoming increasingly routine in the capital of 3 million after a wave of Russian attacks on power facilities.
Mon Nov 07 2022
Hurricane Lisa hits Belize near main port, uprooting trees

Hurricane Lisa hits Belize near main port, uprooting trees

Hurricane Lisa bore down on Belize, causing scattered blackouts in the Caribbean nation famed for its tourist appeal.
Thu Nov 03 2022
TikTok immune from lawsuit over girl's death from 'blackout challenge' - Judge

TikTok immune from lawsuit over girl's death from 'blackout challenge' - Judge

TikTok won dismissal of a lawsuit accusing it of causing the death of a girl by promoting a deadly "blackout challenge".
Thu Oct 27 2022
Ukraine's Oscar contender premieres in Kyiv despite blackouts

Ukraine's Oscar contender premieres in Kyiv despite blackouts

The film also depicts the downing of Malaysian airliner MH17 nearby, which international investigators have blamed on the separatists.
Wed Oct 26 2022
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Over 660, 000 signs petition against GEG, Cuba suffers total blackout

[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Over 660, 000 signs petition against GEG, Cuba suffers total blackout

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Wed Sep 28 2022
Internet cut in Sudan's capital ahead of pro-democracy protests

Internet cut in Sudan's capital ahead of pro-democracy protests

After the military takeover, there were extended internet blackouts in an apparent effort to hamper the protest movement.
Thu Jun 30 2022
Congo nun overcomes blackouts with homemade hydroelectric plant

Congo nun overcomes blackouts with homemade hydroelectric plant

Without the plant, residents would only have electricity two or three days a week for a few hours.
Wed Apr 20 2022
Sri Lanka lifts curfew after violent protests over economic crisis

Sri Lanka lifts curfew after violent protests over economic crisis

Sri Lanka is in the midst of its worst economic crisis in years with rolling blackouts for up to 13 hours a day because the government does not have enough foreign exchange to pay for fuel imports.
Fri Apr 01 2022
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

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

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

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 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 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

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 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

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