Smashed hotel room, narcotics found as Liam Payne death probe unfolds
Liam Payne died of multiple traumas and internal bleeding after plunging from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, prosecutors said.
Fri Oct 18 2024
One Direction singer Liam Payne dead after falling from Buenos Aires hotel balcony
Police received a call from a worker at the hotel requesting urgent help with an intoxicated guest, according to audio related to the case.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Argentina elects 'shock therapy' libertarian Javier Milei as president
Javier Milei who rode a wave of voter anger with the political mainstream, won by a wider-than-expected margin.
Mon Nov 20 2023
Petition pushes to replace Eva Peron's image with Lionel Messi in Buenos Aires
An online petition is gaining momentum to change one of Argentina's iconic images of Maria Eva Duarte de Peron, to World Cup winner, Lionel Messi.
Sat Dec 24 2022
Argentina send 'a thousand apologies' as World Cup victory parade is cut short
Argentina were unable to complete their World Cup victory parade as their bus was held up by huge crowds in Buenos Aires on Tuesday.
Tue Dec 20 2022
Argentina jails ex-military officers for crimes during dictatorship
The dictatorship left as many as 30,000 disappeared persons, according to human rights groups.
Thu Jul 07 2022
Maradona fans remember troubled soccer great a year after his death
Thousands of fans of soccer great Diego Maradona will pay tribute to the star on the one-year anniversary of his death.
Wed Nov 24 2021
'Hospitals are full' as Argentina COVID-19 cases hit 3 million
Argentina records a total of 11,394 new cases overnight.
Mon May 03 2021
Argentina's oldest person gets jab as cases surge
Authorities in the province of Buenos Aires increased restrictions on Tuesday amid concern about the "explosive increase" in COVID-19 cases.
Wed Mar 31 2021
Pain to tiled art: Argentines honor soccer star Maradona with mosaics
Gonzalo Lpez Lauch is helping bring soccer star Diego Maradona back to life, one mosaic tile at a time.
Fri Feb 26 2021
Argentine prosecutors raid home of Maradona's psychiatrist in probe
Prosecutors are investigating possible "malpractice" and if necessary medical requirements for care were met.
Wed Dec 02 2020
Mara and Dona: Argentine twins a living tribute to soccer great
Diego Maradona has a living tribute: twin nine-year-old girls, Mara and Dona, named after the soccer legend who died this week.
Sat Nov 28 2020
'Adios Diego': Maradona buried as world mourns flawed soccer great
Argentina's Diego Maradona, one of the world's greatest ever soccer players, was buried on Thursday amid a global outpouring of grief from the streets of Buenos Aires to Naples in Italy.
Fri Nov 27 2020
Soccer world mourns as Argentina great Maradona dies
Maradona had recently battled health issues and underwent emergency surgery for a subdural haematoma several weeks ago.
Thu Nov 26 2020
Argentina soccer great Maradona in recovery after successful brain surgery
Maradona was admitted to hospital to address the clot, often caused by a head injury, and which can put pressure on the brain.
Wed Nov 04 2020
Immediate allocation of RM150 mln for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Minimum wage to increase to RM1,700 effective Feb 1, 2025
The Progressive Wage Policy would be fully enforced next year with an allocation of RM200 million, benefiting 50,000 workers.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Bursa Malaysia ends higher on Budget 2025 optimism
The benchmark index, which opened 1.85 points higher at 1,643.29, moved between 1,641.71 and 1,649.31 throughout the trading session.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Five important aspects relating to people’s lives in Budget 2025 - PM
The focus is on driving the MADANI Economy, speeding reforms, cutting red tape, raising wages, and tackling the cost of living.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Economic outlook: Govt plans to leverage, expand existing city transit system
The expansion aims to provide a more efficient and reliable public transportation network, reduce congestion, and improve accessibility.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Economic outlook: Budget 2025 to lay foundation for a digital-driven economy
The report said Budget 2025 will entail efforts to position Kuala Lumpur as a top 20 global startup hub by 2030 through the KL20 initiative.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Economic outlook: Corruption and lack of accountability hinder economic progress
Special Cabinet Committee on National governance is established to curb corruption, law reforms to modernise outdate regulations, MoF said.
Fri Oct 18 2024
National Wages Consultative Council will be strengthened
The govt will also incentivise hiring women returning from career breaks, offer job matching and improve care services facilities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Economic outlook: Ensuring 11 years of compulsory education for all children
Budget 2025 will continue prioritising upskilling and retraining initiatives to equip workers with the latest skill sets necessary.
Fri Oct 18 2024