UNICEF Head 'deeply concerned' over deteriorating humanitarian situation in Lebanon
The number of people internally displaced by the violence has spiked to more than one million, including over 300,000 children.
Tue Oct 01 2024
IBM watsonx to power next-generation of AI for business in Malaysia
AI is definitely more than just a catchphrase in the Malaysian digital technology landscape. At the forefront of this transformative era is the highly anticipated IBM watsonx platform.
Tue Oct 03 2023
Over 330 million children worldwide living in extreme poverty: UN
One in every six children is forced to survive on less than US$2.15 a day, according to a new report from the UNICEF.
Thu Sep 14 2023
Under 'open skies', the market, not the minister, would decide how often airlines could fly into Australia
The resulting framework prohibited international commercial flights unless expressly permitted.
Tue Sep 12 2023
Biden talks bullies, grandchildren and compromise on Shetty podcast
Joe Biden said he was once attacked by a neighborhood bully in the alley behind the house, and his mother advised him how to respond.
Tue Aug 01 2023
Heavy fighting in Khartoum; Sudan's children caught in conflict, UN says
UNICEF said it had received reports of 190 children killed and 1,700 injured in Sudan since the conflict erupted.
Fri May 05 2023
What's the carbon footprint of ChatGPT?
Every innovation has an ecological cost, as has been seen with other recent technologies, and inevitably, ChatGPT is no exception.
Fri Apr 28 2023
Fast fashion under spotlight on Bangladesh factory disaster anniversary
The disaster at Rana Plaza was one of the world's worst industrial tragedies and highlighted the failure to protect workers.
Mon Apr 24 2023
67 million children missed out on vaccines during pandemic: UNICEF
According to UNICEF, at least 48 million children missed out on vaccines entirely.
Thu Apr 20 2023
More than 11,000 children killed or wounded in Yemen since 2015 - UNICEF
Thousands of children have lost their lives, hundreds of thousands more remain at risk of death from preventable disease or starvation.
Tue Dec 13 2022
Controversial monkey study reignites animal testing debate
Mother monkeys permanently separated from their newborns sometimes find comfort in plush toys, study shows.
Sun Nov 06 2022
Paris demands probe after French journalist killed in Ukraine
A French journalist was killed in Ukraine when the vehicle he was travelling in, which was being used to evacuate civilians, was hit by shelling.
Tue May 31 2022
Under two per cent of babies born to mothers with COVID get infected: Study
The study found that babies were more likely to test positive in severe COVID cases where the mother died or was admitted to intensive care.
Thu Mar 17 2022
Attacks on Ukrainian hospitals, ambulances increasing rapidly, WHO warns
Ukraine is running short of vital medical supplies, WHO said.
Wed Mar 09 2022
Art sleuth returns statue to France almost 50 years after heist
A Dutch art detective has returned a rare Roman statue that was considered one of France's most important treasures to the museum.
Sun Feb 06 2022
ANALYSIS - Australia legislated a teen social media ban, it has to figure out how to enforce it
The study, will likely set course for lawmakers and tech platforms around the world as they navigate a push to age-restrict social media.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Will the fragile peace between Hezbollah and Israel hold?
Hezbollah continues to claim that it defeated the Israeli military in Lebanon and says its forces will ensure IDF adheres to the ceasefire.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Robotic-assisted prostate cancer surgery, a quick recovery option
Prostate cancer is experienced by one in 120 men in Malaysia, especially those above the age of 50.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Astro AWANI shines with five wins at MPRA 2024
Astro AWANI excels after winning five awards at the Malaysia Public Relations Awards 2024 in Kuala Lumpur
Fri Nov 29 2024
Flood situation continues to worsen, victims exceed 120,000
The flood situation across the country continues to worsen, with the number of victims in nine states reaching 120,272 people
Fri Nov 29 2024
Starbucks serves South Koreans coffee and glimpse into the North
Hundreds show up for the opening of the US coffeehouse chain's newest store in an observatory near the city of Gimpo.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Big tech says Australia "rushed" social media ban for youths under 16
A trial of methods to enforce it will start in January with the ban to take effect by Nov. 2025.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Putin denies he tried to frighten Merkel with dog Koni
Angela Merkel wrote in her new memoir "Freedom" that, Vladimir Putin sometimes brought the pet to meetings with foreign guests.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Vocational college student murder: We saw victim beaten in hostel room - Witness
The prosecution witnesses say they did not report the incident to the hostel warden for fear of being beaten like the victim.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Don't bring small children to observe river water level, say - Police
State police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat urges the public to remain vigilant about the rising level of the river.
Fri Nov 29 2024