Peru's Boluarte vows to crush 'narcoterrorism' after deadly police ambush
It was the deadliest single attack on police in more than a decade, the ministry said.
Tue Feb 14 2023
At least 15 dead from Peru landslide, president pledges to speed help
At least 10 homes were destroyed, along with 310 homes reported damaged so far.
Wed Feb 08 2023
Death toll hits 60 from protests in Peru
Demonstrators continued Saturday to demand the resignation of Peruvian President Dina Boluarte after six weeks of violent protests that have killed 60 people.
Sun Jan 22 2023
Death toll at 53 from protests in Peru
Demonstrators continued Friday to demand the resignation of Peruvian President Dina Boluarte after six weeks of violent protests that have killed 53 people.
Sat Jan 21 2023
Thousands march on Peru's capital as unrest spreads, building set ablaze
Protesters are demanding the resignation of Boluarte, snap elections and a new constitution.
Fri Jan 20 2023
Peru protesters, fired up by deaths, march on Lima demanding change
Many people in poorer rural regions vent anger at the Lima political elite over inequality and rising prices.
Fri Jan 20 2023
Peru extends state of emergency in protest-hit cities
Deadly protests against the government have sparked the country's worst violence in 20 years.
Tue Jan 17 2023
Peru's new leader offers early election after six die in protests
Dina Boluarte offers lawmakers a plan to bring elections forward by two years, after the ouster of Pedro Castillo sparked protests.
Tue Dec 13 2022
Two dead and four injured in Peru protests to demand elections
Demonstrators have for days demanded that Peru hold elections rather than allow Boluarte to stay in power until Castillo's term ends.
Mon Dec 12 2022
Explainer: What happens to Peru's former president Castillo now?
Castillo is being held at a complex in the Peruvian capital Lima that is the headquarters of the Department of Special Operations.
Fri Dec 09 2022
Dina Boluarte, Peru's first female president, pledges to heal nation's wounds
Dina Boluarte became Peru's first female president amid a political maelstrom.
Thu Dec 08 2022
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
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024