Heavy rain, landslides kill 6 in India's Sikkim, 2,000 tourists stranded
Tourists are stranded in various tourist spots after landslides covered roads with debris and heavy rainfall damaged some bridges.
Fri Jun 14 2024
Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah and Elon Musk attend World Water Forum high-level leadership meeting
Of the 72 pct of the earth's surface covered by water, only one pct is accessible and useable for drinking water and sanitation needs.
Mon May 20 2024
Thailand warns of high pollution in capital, asks govt staff to work from home
Air pollution caused by crop-related burning, industrial pollution and heavy traffic, and a smoky haze covered Bangkok's skyline.
Thu Feb 15 2024
Mars rover data confirms ancient lake sediments on red planet
The findings led scientists to theorize that portions of Mars were once covered in water and may have harbored microbial life.
Thu Feb 01 2024
World Court orders Israel to prevent acts of genocide, fails to order ceasefire
In a sweeping ruling, a large majority of the 17-judge panel of the ICJ voted for urgent measures which covered most of what South African asked for.
Fri Jan 26 2024
French school principal sends girl home for wearing kimono
The principal said abayas are not the only clothes covered by regulation and it concerns "all outfits that show a religious affiliation."
Thu Sep 07 2023
Muse concert does not affect SNBJ pitch replacement work - PSM
Mohd Faidz Sanusi said he surface of the SNBJ pitch which is covered in sand will be protected with a 'pitch cover' throughout the concert.
Wed Jul 26 2023
British Columbia first in Canada to provide free contraception
Contraceptive methods covered will include most hormonal pills, implants, injections and intrauterine devices.
Wed Mar 01 2023
Sri Ram was a firm but kind 'legal teacher' who truly understood our job - Court journalists
The passing of Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram is felt not only by the judiciary and legal fraternity but also by the journalists who covered his cases.
Sun Jan 29 2023
No sign of British actor Julian Sands after 6 days missing in California mountains
Sands was reported missing after he had gone hiking alone in the snow-covered mountains of Southern California.
Fri Jan 20 2023
Philippines street transforms into Christmas wonderland with Santas and snowfall
More than 50 sacks of rock salt covered the ground to create a wintry look in a city where temperatures have hovered close to 30 degrees Celsius.
Thu Dec 22 2022
Please don't lick psychedelic toads, warn US park officials
Anyone seeking a hallucinogenic high from the wart-covered amphibians is more likely to end up seriously ill.
Sun Nov 13 2022
GE15: Election candidates well covered in media reports - Annuar
Candidates contesting in the 15th general election (GE15) are given enough opportunity in both government and private media coverage, Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa said.
Sun Nov 06 2022
Prison inmates not allowed to issue statement on GE15
Supri Hashim said the ban covered all inmates, including Najib Razak.
Thu Oct 20 2022
Govt allocates RM70 million to improve palm oil industry's sustainability - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul said the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil certification has covered 98 per cent of palm oil cultivation.
Fri Oct 07 2022
'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