Blinken tells Israel escalation will make civilian return more difficult
Israel rejected global calls on Thursday for a ceasefire with the Hezbollah movement, defying its biggest ally in Washington.
Fri Sep 27 2024
Hamas names Oct 7 mastermind Sinwar as leader after Haniyeh assassination
Yahya Sinwar has been in hiding in Gaza, defying Israeli attempts to kill him since the start of the war.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Defying West, Russia's Putin due to meet Xi Jinping in Beijing
Vladimir Putin will arrive in China just over a week since entering a new term in office.
Wed May 15 2024
South Korea opens hotline to support doctors defying walkout
The health minister said hotline is to support physicians who faced harassment or peer pressure if they chose not to join a mass walkout.
Tue Mar 12 2024
Leap Years Quirks: Beyond the Extra Day
From defying conventions to rare birthdays and global disparities, here's some of the captivating quirks of leap years.
Thu Feb 29 2024
With Lai Ching-Te elected as new president, what’s next for Taiwan?
Taiwan's elections saw voters defying Beijing's warnings of electing Lai Ching-te as President, escalating tensions within the Taiwan Strait.
Wed Jan 17 2024
Defying high prices, Muslim pilgrims head to Mecca for haj
More than 2 million haj pilgrims expected to attend the 2023 pilgrimage season this week in Mecca and Medina.
Tue Jun 27 2023
Defying odds: A story of survival under Turkey's earthquake rubble
Huseyin Berber had a single bottle of water, and when that ran out, drank his own urine.
Thu Feb 16 2023
Underground restaurants, secret bars: Beijing residents dodge COVID curbs
Some Beijing residents are defying strict curbs as the government tentatively relaxes pandemic control measures.
Wed Dec 07 2022
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
Security forces tear gas students defying Iran protest ultimatum
The confrontations at dozens of universities prompted the threat of a tougher crackdown in a seventh week of demonstrations.
Mon Oct 31 2022
US senator arrives in Taiwan, defying angry Beijing
Marsha Blackburn said regular high-level visits to Taipei are long-standing US policy.
Fri Aug 26 2022
DAP to amend party constitution to strip errant elected reps of membership
DAP is planning to amend the party constitution to provide for any elected reps defying the party's decisions on certain key matters to be stripped of their membership.
Wed Aug 03 2022
Over a million Indians to gather beside Ganges, defying COVID-19 surge
Devotees to gather on the banks of the Ganges river for a holy bathe despite a 30-fold rise in coronavirus cases in the past one month.
Fri Jan 14 2022
Defying Delta: Back to school goes better than feared
School for children in many nations has been underway for more than a month.
Tue Sep 28 2021
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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