Environmental carcinogens threaten our wellbeing
The increase in cancer rates globally has been linked to prolonged exposure to environmental contaminants.
Sat Oct 12 2024
Austria finds chemicals in house of suspected Taylor Swift concert attack plotter
Police had detained three people suspected of plotting attacks on concerts.
Thu Aug 08 2024
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
Paper straws 'may not be better for the environment than plastic'
So-called "eco-friendly" paper drinking straws contain long-lasting and potentially toxic chemicals.
Sat Aug 26 2023
Ukrainians face homelessness, disease risk as floods crest from burst dam
Over 80 settlements had been affected by the disaster, and the flooding had released chemicals and infectious bacteria into the water.
Thu Jun 08 2023
Plastic containers can contaminate food with PFAS within a week
PFAS, commonly referred to as "forever chemicals," are present in some clothing, cosmetics and food packaging.
Wed Mar 29 2023
[COLUMNIST] More tyres on the road, more pollution in the air
The everyday wear and tear of running tyres pose a severe threat to environmental and public health.
Fri Mar 03 2023
Hair straightening chemicals could increase uterine cancer risk, research finds
Can permanent hair straightening be dangerous?
Sun Oct 23 2022
Faster growth may help bacteria remove lake plastic waste: Study
Chemicals leaking from plastic waste make bacteria grow faster in European lakes, according to research published.
Sat Jul 30 2022
Dead rivers: The cost of Bangladesh's garment-driven economic boom
The growth comes at an incalculable cost with toxic melange of dyes, tanning acids and dangerous chemicals making their way into the water.
Mon Jun 27 2022
Big tobacco's environmental impact is 'devastating': WHO
Tobacco products are the most littered item on the planet, containing over 7,000 toxic chemicals, which leech into our environment.
Tue May 31 2022
Firefighters battle chemical storage warehouse blaze for over eight hours
Firefighters battled for over eight hours to put out a fire at a warehouse storing chemicals in the Valdor Industrial Area in Sungai Bakap today.
Fri May 06 2022
Recycling plastic bottles may be good for the planet but less so for our health, study finds
Drinks packaged in recycled PET bottles can contain more chemicals than those bottled in new, study reveals.
Sun Mar 27 2022
US plans to tackle toxic, widespread 'PFAS' chemicals
Commonly known as "forever chemicals," PFAs can be found in water, air, food, packaging or even in shampoo or makeup.
Wed Oct 20 2021
Thai device tests for coronavirus in armpit sweat
The scientists adapted a device usually used to detect toxic chemicals in the environment.
Fri Sep 10 2021
'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
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024