Bangladesh protesters call for march to Dhaka in defiance of curfew
Armoured personnel carriers and troops patrols the streets of the capital, a day after deadly clashes that killed nearly 100 people.
Mon Aug 05 2024
Arab musicians' songs about Gaza put spotlight on Palestinian issues
The music mixes defiance, helplessness and anger over the war being waged by Israel on Hamas.
Sun Mar 03 2024
Dating apps and Telegram: How China protesters are defying authorities
Protesters are trying to evade censors, spread the word about their defiance and strategy, in a high-tech game of cat and mouse with police.
Tue Nov 29 2022
Blank sheets of paper become symbol of defiance in China protests
Chinese protesters have turned to blank sheets of paper to express their anger over COVID-19 restrictions.
Mon Nov 28 2022
INSIGHT - Death and defiance in a Bucha neighbourhood that was held by Russian troops
The accounts by at least a dozen of the residents paint a picture of violence and intimidation by the Russian soldiers.
Fri Apr 08 2022
Stiffer penalty needed for workplace safety offences
Many construction site deaths have been due to defiance of worksite safety regulations.
Tue Aug 17 2021
Gathering in defiance of escalating Delta variant unwise - Hamzah
Hamzah has hit out at parties who are willing to hold a mass gathering and violate the SOP when the country is facing the spread of the Delta variant.
Sat Jul 31 2021
Hope, anger and defiance greet birth of Israel's new government
Biden welcomed the new government coalition led by nationalist Naftali Bennett and sought to reaffirm US-Israel ties.
Mon Jun 14 2021
Myanmar's Suu Kyi asks court to let her meet lawyers; activists urge New Year defiance
Aung San Suu Kyi, asked a court on Monday to be allowed to meet her lawyers in person as she appeared at a hearing via video link.
Mon Apr 12 2021
In Myanmar, Easter eggs become symbol of defiance for anti-coup protesters
Despite the killings, protesters continue to turn out every day in towns big and small to reject the return of military rule.
Sun Apr 04 2021
Myanmar protesters voice defiance under cover of the night
Opponents of Myanmar's military rule, many in small towns across the country, staged candle-lit protests on Saturday night and into Sunday.
Sun Mar 21 2021
Military tightens grip in Myanmar as more international sanctions loom
Thousands marched in Natmauk on Thursday in defiance of a crackdown by security forces.
Thu Mar 18 2021
Hong Kong's Apple Daily vows to 'fight on' after owner arrested
Hong Kong's Apple Daily tabloid responded with defiance on Tuesday to the arrest of owner Jimmy Lai under a new national security law imposed by Beijing.
Tue Aug 11 2020
MCO Defiance: Perak Exco apologizes to Malaysians
Perak state executive council member (exco) Razman Zakaria has apologized to the public after his image at a banquet with a deputy minister at a tahfiz ceremony in Lenggong.
Sun Apr 19 2020
Daily MCO violators increased to 1,220 - Ismail Sabri
Even though the Movement Control (MCO) has entered its 26th day, there was still open defiance against its directives.
Sun Apr 12 2020
Israel gives the US its demands for ending war in Lebanon, Axios reports
Israel demands IDF "active enforcement" to prevent Hezbollah from rearming and rebuilding military infrastructure near the border.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Indonesia's Prabowo swears in cabinet of over 100 ministers, deputies
Prabowo Subianto's cabinet has 48 ministries with over 100 ministers and deputies, including two re-appointments.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Freeze on foreign worker employment quota to continue - Saifuddin
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said as of Sept 15 the total number of foreign workers is nearing the stipulated ceiling.
Mon Oct 21 2024
King Charles and Queen Camilla visit Canberra on Australia tour
This is King Charles' first major foreign trip since being diagnosed with cancer in February.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Indonesia's Prabowo plans military academy retreat for new cabinet
The retreat is aimed at forming a bond between around 100 cabinet ministers and their deputies, according to migrant protection minister.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Four loan sharks held for alleged involvement in paint splashing, arson in six states
The syndicate is believed to have conducted illegal money-lending activities, involving loan sharks and online money-lending, police said.
Mon Oct 21 2024
China's PCT international patent applications top world for 5 consecutive years: WIPO chief
China has become the country with the most international patent applications, according to AIPPI President Shoichi Okuyama.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Charles Leclerc wins US Grand Prix; Max Verstappen 3rd after Norris penalty
Charles Leclerc also won the Monaco Grand Prix and Italian Grand Prix this year and sits third in the driver standings.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Australia's Qantas told to pay $114,000 to 3 sacked workers in landmark outsourcing case
Qantas claims the sackings were warranted as a cost-cutting measure during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mon Oct 21 2024
After Sinwar's death, Israel aims to lock in strategic gains before US election
Israeli leaders are seeking to reshape regional landscape in Israel's favour and shield its borders from any future attacks, sources said.
Mon Oct 21 2024