Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Six Malaysian Battalion (MALBATT) members injured in Lebanon blast - MAF
The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) confirmed that six members of the Malaysian Battalion (MALBATT) were injured in an explosion near Saida Stadium, Lebanon, today.
Fri Nov 08 2024
Is climate change lighting a fuse under Iceland's volcanoes?
One of the greatest risks to tourists is a phreatic explosion - a blast of hot steam, ash and rocks that comes with little warning.
Sat Nov 02 2024
Pakistan blast kills seven, including five school children
The target was a police van which was going to pickup a polio (vaccination) team.
Fri Nov 01 2024
Israel strikes Iran military targets, blasts reported around Tehran
Israel hit back at Iran early on Saturday, saying its military was conducting strikes against military targets
Sat Oct 26 2024
West blasts China on rights, China responds: What about Gaza?
Australia, the US and 13 other countries criticised China at the United Nations over alleged human rights abuses in Xinjiang and Tibet.
Wed Oct 23 2024
Ukraine blasts UN's Guterres over invitation to BRICS summit in Russia
The UN Secretary General declined Ukraine's invitation to the first Global Peace Summit in Switzerland, the ministry said.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Lebanese flee as blasts hit Beirut, Israel warns of strikes on Hezbollah finance arm
On Sunday Israel said it hit Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters and an underground weapons workshop in Beirut.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Israel bombs Lebanon after radio blasts, says it thwarts assassination plot
The sophisticated attacks on communications equipment used by Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah have sown disarray in Lebanon.
Thu Sep 19 2024
Who still uses pagers anyway?
Pagers can be harder to track than smartphones because they receive messages transmitted via radio signal.
Thu Sep 19 2024
Hezbollah devices explode again in Lebanon, raising fears of wider Israel conflict
Hand-held radios used by armed group Hezbollah detonated across south of Lebanon.
Thu Sep 19 2024
What we know about the deadly pager blasts in Lebanon
Some detonations occurred after pagers rang, causing fighters to check their screens, bringing the devices close to their faces.
Wed Sep 18 2024
Gold Apollo says Budapest-based BAC produces model of pagers used in Lebanon blasts
The company said in a statement that the AR-924 model was produced and sold by BAC.
Wed Sep 18 2024
Israel planted explosives in 5,000 Hezbollah's pagers, say sources
Iran-backed Hezbollah has vowed to retaliate against Israel, whose military declined to comment on the blasts.
Wed Sep 18 2024
Hezbollah vows to punish Israel after pager blasts kill nine, injure thousands across Lebanon
Nearly 3,000 people were wounded when the pagers they use to communicate exploded.
Wed Sep 18 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024