CIA director estimates 15,000 Russians killed in Ukraine war
Nearly five months since Putin ordered an invasion of Russia's neighbour, its forces now occupy around a fifth of the country.
Thu Jul 21 2022
Assange lawyer asks Swedish court to tear up detention order
Julian Assange's lawyer has requested a Swedish court rescind a detention order against him over an alleged rape and allow him to go to Ecuador to be safe from extradition to the US.
Wed May 03 2017
CIA director warns Trump to watch what he says, be careful on Russia
Brennan rebuked Trump for comparing U.S. intelligence agencies to Nazi Germany in comments by the outgoing CIA chief.
Sun Jan 15 2017
Did a pro-Palestine hacker break into the CIA director's private email?
It was first reported Monday by the New York Post, which described the unnamed hacker as a "stoner high-school student" motivated by "opposition to U.S. foreign policy and support to Palestine."
Tue Oct 20 2015
John Brennan confirmed as CIA director
The US Senate confirmed John Brennan as CIA director after the White House doused a fierce debate over the potential use of domestic drones.
Fri Mar 08 2013
Panetta calls 'Zero Dark Thirty' a 'good movie'
The man who oversaw the raid that killed Osama bin Laden, ex-CIA director Leon Panetta, vouched for "Zero Dark Thirty," calling it a "good movie".
Sun Feb 03 2013
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024