Blinken urges halt to Middle East conflict as Israel bombs historic Lebanese port city
Israel began to bomb the UNESCO-listed port city of Tyre roughly three hours after issuing an order online for residents to flee.
Wed Oct 23 2024
Japanese nuclear bombs survivors' group wins Nobel Peace Prize
Hibakusha, survivors of the only two nuclear bombs used in war, have devoted their lives to advocating for a nuclear-free world.
Fri Oct 11 2024
Israel bombs Lebanon, Gaza ahead of one-year anniversary of Oct. 7 attacks
Israel's defence minister declares all options were open for retaliation against arch-enemy Iran.
Mon Oct 07 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
Two security guards charged with throwing petrol bombs at entertainment centre
The two were accused of abetting the suspect, who is still at large, to commit the act at the front door of an entertainment centre.
Thu May 16 2024
Iran says Israel bombs its embassy in Syria, kills commanders
Suspected Israeli warplanes bombed Iran's embassy in Syria, killing seven of its military advisers in a major escalation in Israel's war with its regional adversaries.
Tue Apr 02 2024
Disease could be bigger killer than bombs in Gaza - WHO
WHO's Margaret Harris repeated concerns about a rise in outbreaks of infectious diseases, particularly diarrhoeal diseases.
Tue Nov 28 2023
Nine international schools in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur receive bomb threats
Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said inspections at the schools in Selangor did not turn up any bombs there and the threats turned out to be hoaxes.
Tue Nov 21 2023
Indonesia says arrests militants suspected of plotting to disrupt election
The suspects were detained in operations and police also confiscated some guns and chemicals to make bombs, a spokesperson said.
Tue Oct 31 2023
Philippines puts 42 airports on heightened alert following bomb warnings
"Immediate enhanced security measures" were being implemented across all Philippine commercial airports, the CAAP said.
Fri Oct 06 2023
Quito says security operations within prisons may have led to car bombs
Some 57 prison guards and police were being held hostage at six prisons throughout the country, the SNAI prison authority said.
Fri Sep 01 2023
War crimes by Myanmar's military 'more frequent and brazen', UN probe finds
These crimes include indiscriminate or disproportionate targeting of civilians using bombs and the burning of civilian homes and buildings.
Tue Aug 08 2023
'Oppenheimer' and the story behind those who lost their land to the lab
In 1942, the US Army gave 32 Hispano families 48 hours to leave their homes and land, for the world's first atomic bombs lab.
Mon Jul 31 2023
Putin says Russia will use cluster bombs in Ukraine if it has to
Human Rights Watch says both Moscow and Kyiv have used cluster munitions.
Sun Jul 16 2023
Saddam Hussein fell. Then violence in Iraq spiralled
Al Qaeda began a devastating insurgency, unleashing bombs and beheading people.
Tue Mar 14 2023
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
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