Sheinbaum sworn in as Mexico's first female president, vows 'it's time for women'
She vows to bolster women's rights and ensure Latin America's No. 2 economy remains a secure destination for international investment.
Wed Oct 02 2024
Self-regulation complements, not replaces, the legal framework
Social media and user-generated content have drastically transformed the content ecosystem in recent years.
Tue Sep 03 2024
Mexico's Sheinbaum wins landslide to become first woman president
Claudia Sheinbaum, a climate scientist and former mayor of Mexico City, won the presidency with between 58.3% and 60.7% of the vote.
Mon Jun 03 2024
Cholita Mona Lisa: Bolivian artist gives famed portrait indigenous makeover
Claudia Callizaya's adaptation has the same steady gaze as in Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece portrait and a similar nose.
Thu Jun 02 2022
Mexican court orders government to vaccinate more children
Judge Claudia Irene Gamez gives the health ministry five days to update its national vaccine plan to include 12 to 17-year-olds.
Thu Oct 28 2021
In COVID-19 hangover, as more around world get vaccinated, fewer give blood
Recurrent waves of infections and extension of lockdowns have started taking a bigger toll on blood donations.
Sat Aug 21 2021
Mexico City rail overpass collapses onto road, killing 20 people
A crane transported to the site was working to stabilise the train carriages so rescuers could resume the rescue operation.
Tue May 04 2021
COVID worsening already alarming rate of violence against women: WHO
Garcia-Moreno said while levels of violence against women are "unacceptably high everywhere," there are clear regional difference.
Wed Mar 10 2021
Strike a pose: Claudia Schiffer is curating an exhibition of '90s fashion photography
"Fashion Photography From the 1990s" will also showcase the richness and variety of fashion media, through a variety of media platform.
Fri Aug 21 2020
MMA: Holloway beats Aldo with third-round TKO at UFC 212
Max Holloway claimed the undisputed UFC featherweight title, stopping long-reigning champion Jose Aldo in the third round of UFC 212 main event in Rio de Janeiro.
Sun Jun 04 2017
Girls burned to death under lock and key in Guatemala shelter
The inferno in the 16 square metre classroom packed with 52 teenagers left survivors of Wednesday's blaze with such severe injuries that burn specialists were flown in from the United States.
Fri Mar 10 2017
Your dog can remember what you did: study
When it comes to having a short memory and getting easily distracted, dogs often get a bad rap.
Thu Nov 24 2016
Tendency to laugh could run in the family: study
An affinity for laughter could be in the genes, according to a new study in which researchers observed individuals who laugh quicker and more often than others.
Wed Jun 03 2015
Trapdoor J-Lo adds glamour to opening ceremony
J-Lo, wearing a carnival-inspired and revealing green outfit, appeared from a trapdoor along with rapper Pitbull.
Fri Jun 13 2014
2014 World Cup: FIFA reveals opening ceremony details
Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez, Brazilian singer Claudia Leitte and Brazilian band Olodum will perform the official anthem of the World Cup, "We Are One".
Tue May 13 2014
'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