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Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children

Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children

Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
COP29: Countries behind 50 per cent of methane emissions from organic waste pledge reductions

COP29: Countries behind 50 per cent of methane emissions from organic waste pledge reductions

Signatories commit to launching concrete policies and roadmaps to meet sectoral methane targets.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Two undersea cables in Baltic Sea cut, Germany and Finland fear sabotage

Two undersea cables in Baltic Sea cut, Germany and Finland fear sabotage

Located in northern Europe, the Baltic Sea is an active commercial shipping route and is ringed by nine countries including Russia.
Tue Nov 19 2024
Canada to invest RM12.3 mil in Malaysia's CCOE to strengthen cybersecurity partnerships in region

Canada to invest RM12.3 mil in Malaysia's CCOE to strengthen cybersecurity partnerships in region

The investment includes training 3,500 cyber defenders from Malaysia and other ASEAN member countries, BlackBerry says.
Mon Nov 18 2024
Peruvian President to visit Malaysia by year-end - PM

Peruvian President to visit Malaysia by year-end - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's visit to Peru, is expected to strengthen bilateral relations between both the countries.
Thu Nov 14 2024
South Korea says North Korean soldiers are fighting Ukraine forces

South Korea says North Korean soldiers are fighting Ukraine forces

Seoul's confirmation comes amid growing global criticism as the two countries strengthen military ties.
Thu Nov 14 2024
Why are countries fighting over climate finance at COP29?

Why are countries fighting over climate finance at COP29?

At COP29, nearly 200 countries aim to secure a deal for trillions in climate financing for global projects.
Thu Nov 14 2024
Countries that refuse to acknowledge UN resolutions should be expelled from UN - PM

Countries that refuse to acknowledge UN resolutions should be expelled from UN - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says expulsion is the only choice for such countries.
Mon Nov 11 2024
Govt has backup plan if Malbatt has to retreat

Govt has backup plan if Malbatt has to retreat

Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled said for now the commitment continues like other countries that send their military personnel to Lebanon.
Fri Nov 08 2024
Food companies sell products that are less healthy in poorer countries, says report

Food companies sell products that are less healthy in poorer countries, says report

It is the first time the index has split the assessment into low and high-income countries.
Fri Nov 08 2024
List of BRICS partner countries agreed, Putin says

List of BRICS partner countries agreed, Putin says

Establishment of a new category of partner countries has become a significant conclusion of the Kazan Summit, says Vladimir Putin.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Pressure on Israel: I have taken steps beyond willingness of other countries - PM

Pressure on Israel: I have taken steps beyond willingness of other countries - PM

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said when it comes to Israel, the govt cannot make rhetorical decisions merely to attract public attention.
Mon Nov 04 2024
China tells carmakers to pause investment in EU countries backing EV tariffs, sources say

China tells carmakers to pause investment in EU countries backing EV tariffs, sources say

The EU agreed to support extra tariffs on Chinese-built electric vehicles.
Wed Oct 30 2024
Malaysia’s BRICS partner status set to contribute to economic growth gains - Tengku Zafrul

Malaysia’s BRICS partner status set to contribute to economic growth gains - Tengku Zafrul

BRICS countries currently account for approximately 26 per cent of the world's gross domestic product, says Tengku Zafrul.
Tue Oct 29 2024
BRICS mechanism conducive to cooperation among developing countries, says UN economist

BRICS mechanism conducive to cooperation among developing countries, says UN economist

The appeal of the BRICS mechanism lies in the expanding influence of its members in the global political and economic system.
Fri Oct 25 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman

The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots

UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots

A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled

How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled

The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children

Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children

Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws

Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws

Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade

Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade

At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024