Indian police fire teargas at hundreds protesting over Kolkata doctor's rape, murder
Hundreds of protesters demand the resignation of a top state minister in the wake of a gruesome rape and murder of a trainee doctor.
Tue Aug 27 2024
Indian medics refuse to end protests over doctor's rape and murder
Doctors across the country held protests and declined to see non-emergency patients, demanding safer workplace and swift criminal action.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Protests spread over Indian doctor's rape and murder
Campaigners say little has changed and not enough has been done to deter violence against women.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Sweden passes law to make it easier to change legal gender
Swedes have been able to change legal gender since 1972, but requires a thorough investigation and a doctor's diagnosis of gender dysphoria.
Thu Apr 18 2024
At least 97 civilians killed, 365 injured in Sudan - Doctor's trade union
The army appears to gain the upper hand in a bloody power struggle with rival paramilitary forces, pounding their bases with air strikes.
Mon Apr 17 2023
GE15: Tok Pa not defending Jeli, heeding doc's advice
Incumbent Jeli MP Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed announced today that he will not be defending the Jeli seat in the GE15 after taking into account the doctor's advice.
Wed Nov 02 2022
Baby dies after she was found unconscious at babysitter's house
Police said doctor's examination found bruises on the baby's forehead and also suspected that the victim suffered bleeding in the brain.
Tue Aug 30 2022
Austria mourns suicide of doctor targetted by anti-vaccine campaigners
The doctor's death reflected a broader trend of threats against medical staff, the Austrian physicians' association said.
Mon Aug 01 2022
Chong Wei confirmed not going to Tokyo Olympics - Reezal Merican
Malaysia's chef de mission (CDM) to the Tokyo Olympics, Datuk Lee Chong Wei, will not be going to Japan due to his health condition and upon his doctor's advice.
Mon Jul 05 2021
Google Doodle honours Dr Wu Lien-teh, man behind the mask
Google Doodle paid tribute to Dr Wu on the doctor's 142nd birth anniversary.
Wed Mar 10 2021
For sale: London's thinnest house
Wedged between a doctor's surgery and a hairdressing salon, London's thinnest house is only identified by a streak of dark blue paint.
Sun Feb 07 2021
Doctors' coats turned into COVID-fighting art in Panama
Each of the two dozen coats in the collection bears its doctor's nametag, which forms part of the final work.
Sun Oct 04 2020
COVID-19: Dexamethasone has side effects, don't misuse it - Health DG
The Health Ministry (MOH) today advised the public not to consume or misuse the drug Dexamethasone to treat COVID-19 without a doctor's prescription.
Wed Jun 17 2020
Appeals Court affirms doctor's jail term for money laundering, abetting to commit forgery
Dr Hamimah Idruss is the first individual to be charged under the Anti-Money Laundering (AMLA) Act 2001.
Thu May 28 2020
Indonesian doctor's death exposes heartbreaking risks of coronavirus battle
Ratih Purwarini is one of 26 Indonesian doctors who have been killed by COVID-19.
Fri Apr 10 2020
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