UK suspends 30 of its 350 arms export licences to Israel
UK Foreign Minister David Lammy says the decision to suspend the licences did not amount to a blanket ban or an arms embargo.
Tue Sep 03 2024
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
No ban on goods vehicles during Hari Raya festive season - MOT
Due to a blanket ban on all interstate and inter-district travel nationwide from May 12 to June 7, goods vehicles are allowed to travel.
Tue May 11 2021
Minister for London slams 'blanket ban' on Uber
A government minister has criticised the London authorities for deciding to strip Uber of its taxi licence.
Sat Sep 23 2017
Putin says Russia never had state-sponsored doping programme
"In Russia we never had, don't have, and I hope won't have a state-sponsored doping programme. On the contrary, there will only be a fight against doping," said Putin.
Wed Mar 01 2017
Olympics: Relief, outrage after IOC resists Russian Rio ban
Russia breathed a sigh of relief after the IOC declined to impose a blanket ban on its competitors at the Rio Games over state-run doping.
Mon Jul 25 2016
Federal Court denies "The Herald" leave to appeal Allah ban
Federal Court dismisses Catholic Church appeal a blanket ban by Christians for the right to use the word, "Allah".
Mon Jun 23 2014
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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
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
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