Ordering take-out was a life-saver for this woman
The 24-year-old woman was held hostage for five hours in the New York neighbourhood of the Bronx.
Sat Jun 25 2022
NYC building space heater malfunction sparks fire that kills 19, including 9 children
The fire, started by a malfunctioning space heater, spread smoke through a 19-floor building in The Bronx borough of New York City.
Mon Jan 10 2022
COVID-19: Zoo Negara takes precautionary measures to keep animals safe
Zoo Negara authorities have taken measures to ensure more than 300 animal species do not contract the COVID-19.
Tue Apr 07 2020
Tiger at New York Zoo tests positive for COVID-19
A tiger at New York City's Bronx Zoo has tested positive for COVID-19, the zoo said on Sunday.
Mon Apr 06 2020
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
Hijacker kills New York paramedic under wheels of her ambulance
Yadiro Arroyo, 44, and her female partner were traveling in their ambulance in the Bronx when a passing motorist alerted them to a man riding at the back of their vehicle, city officials said.
Fri Mar 17 2017
New York police officer and suspect killed in Bronx shootout
A New York City police sergeant was fatally shot and another was wounded on Friday in a shootout on the streets of the Bronx that also resulted in the death of the suspect.
Sat Nov 05 2016
Potassium-rich foods offer health benefits for older women - Study
A new study has found that healthy postmenopausal women reduce their risk of stroke if their diet is rich in potassium.
Sat Sep 06 2014
Pumpkin sculptors go 'gross and evil' for Halloween
Zombie pumpkins took over New York's Botanical Garden on Tuesday as carvers got creative in the lead up to Halloween.
Wed Oct 24 2012
UTP introduced a first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Integrated Engineering with Honours
UTP has proudly unveiled Malaysia's first multidisciplinary engineering programme.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Biden to push for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Lebanon deal
The US "will make another push, with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others, to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza," says Joe Biden.
Wed Nov 27 2024
JPS issues flood warning, 30 villages in Pasir Puteh expected to be inundated
Flooding is expected near Sungai Semerak, Pasir Puteh, affecting low-lying villages within 5km of the river, according to PRABN.
Wed Nov 27 2024
What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars
Here's a summary of the policies Donald Trump has said he will pursue when he takes office on Jan. 20.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024