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
Gaza war to last months, Israel says, as fears of conflict spread rise
Israeli actions intensified around Christmas, particularly in a central area just south of the seasonal waterway that bisects the Gaza Strip.
Wed Dec 27 2023
Israeli airstrikes kill dozens in one of war's deadliest nights, Gaza officials say
Strikes that began hours before midnight persisted into Christmas Day on Monday.
Mon Dec 25 2023
'Worst Christmas ever' in birthplace of Jesus as impact of war empties Bethlehem
Bethlehem is normally at its busiest at Christmas but this year war has scared away tourists and pilgrims from the Palestinian town.
Sat Dec 23 2023
Pinatas bring jobs to migrants in Mexico during Christmas season
A small pinata workshop located near Mexico City employed Venezuelan migrants during their Christmas season activities.
Fri Dec 22 2023
Drone footage captures Rome's peace-themed Christmas lights
The decoration is composed of 300,000 points of light in total and form the word "Pace" (peace) in various languages.
Fri Dec 22 2023
Ukrainians prepare for first wartime Christmas on new calendar
Ukrainians gearing up to celebrate first Christmas according to a new calendar, another step towards erasing traces of Russian influence.
Wed Dec 20 2023
Apple is pulling two of its watches off shelves by Christmas
By Christmas Day, if a trade ruling stands, those watches will be illegal to import into the United States (US).
Tue Dec 19 2023
Prisons dept allows Christmas family visits on Dec 27 and 28
The Prisons Department in a statement said that priority visits are given to Christian inmates through face-to-face or online meetings.
Mon Dec 18 2023
Attack at Mexico holiday party leaves 12 dead - Authorities
The attack took place when an armed group opened fire on partygoers attending a traditional Mexican party ahead of Christmas.
Mon Dec 18 2023
Climate change threatens Hungary's Christmas trees
Villagers are worried their livelihood could be in danger as pine forests are shrinking due to climate change.
Sat Dec 02 2023
Santa Claus greets young and old at Eiffel Tower Christmas market
Children in particular were surprised to meet Santa in Paris when he should be preparing Christmas presents at the North Pole.
Mon Oct 23 2023
Pent-up demand promises record tourist season for southern Europe
Tourism is back with a vengeance to boost the economies of southern Europe as sun-seekers make up for lost time.
Sat May 20 2023
Japan's Ryuichi Sakamoto, composer of 'The Last Emperor' score, dies aged 71
Ryuichi Sakamoto the Oscar-winning Japanese composer is well known for his scores for "The Last Emperor", "Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence".
Mon Apr 03 2023
Coral bleaching causing 'unnecessary' fish fights
A team of researchers studies on how a mass bleaching event affected 38 species of butterflyfish.
Mon Jan 09 2023
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
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024