Nigerian army hunts for kidnapped students, parents seek answers
Criminal gangs kidnap school pupils seeking ransom payments, with authorities seemingly powerless to stop them.
Tue Mar 12 2024
El Salvador backs mass trials for thousands held in crime crackdown
El Salvador has been under a state of emergency for 16 months, sparking the arrest of over 71,900 alleged gang members.
Thu Jul 27 2023
Ex-kickboxer Andrew Tate says Romanian prosecutors have no evidence against him
Tate is in police custody pending an ongoing criminal investigation on charges of forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women.
Thu Jan 26 2023
Criminal gang active since 2009 busted in Klang Valley
Police have smashed a criminal gang active since 2009 with the arrest of eight suspects and one shot dead in several operations in the Klang Valley on Saturday until early this morning.
Mon Jun 20 2022
Europol: 10 held for alleged $100m cryptocurrency theft from celebs, others
The attacks orchestrated by this criminal gang targeted thousands of victims throughout 2020.
Wed Feb 10 2021
Dutch police say they discover criminal gang's torture chamber
The chamber is equipped with a dentist's chair to hold prisoners and sound-proofing to stifle their screams
Wed Jul 08 2020
Immigration officer among 16 men charged with becoming members of organised criminal gang
All of them, aged between 26 and 55, were charged with committing the offence at Northeast area, between Sept 2019 and June 17, 2020.
Thu Jul 02 2020
Brazil drug gangs spark prison riot, at least 56 dead
The death toll could rise as authorities get a clearer idea of the rebellion, sparked by a fight between rival drug gangs.
Tue Jan 03 2017
Police hunt assailants after shooting at Dublin boxing event
Police set up checkpoints in search of the shooters who killed one man and injuring two others suspecting they are linked to the feud between criminal gangs.
Mon Feb 08 2016
Hong Kong police arrest triads over protest clashes
Hong Kong police have arrested eight suspected members of triad criminal gangs over clashes at ongoing pro-democracy protests.
Fri Oct 03 2014
Police cripple criminal gang, detain eight including two teenage girls
The suspects were linked to eight criminal cases which included three robberies, two house break-ins, a stolen car and firearm possession.
Mon Jun 23 2014
Drugs, guns and race feed Malaysia gang violence
Jobless at 16, and facing the economic marginalisation of many Malaysian Indians, Raju opted for the danger and easy money of life in the notorious "04" criminal gang.
Mon Nov 04 2013
Colombia state governor arrested for murder, conspiracy
Authorities have linked Governor Juan Francisco "Kiko" Gomez to criminal gangs and right-wing paramilitary fighters in La Guajira.
Sun Oct 13 2013
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
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024