Governments are pushing teen social media bans - but behind the scenes is a messy fight over science
Does reducing social media improve teen mental health?
Sun Nov 10 2024
Hezbollah calls for US action, not words, as Trump reclaims White House
Hezbollah welcomes any effort to stop the war in Lebanon but does not pin hopes for a ceasefire on any particular US administration.
Fri Nov 08 2024
U Mobile’s appointment as 5G provider complies with licence conditions - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil says the decision does not contravene the special licence conditions for individual licences.
Thu Nov 07 2024
PM’s decision to forgo salary does not contradict Islamic teachings - PKR JPPA director
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim made it clear that he is not taking his salary due to the country's economic condition and the heavy debt burden.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Discharges from sewage treatment plants linked to river pollution in Malaysia
Discharges from sewage treatment plants are a significant contributor to the pollution of 25 out of 672 rivers across the country, says DOE.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Russia asks at UN: If West aids Ukraine, why can't North Korea help us?
Vassily Nebenzia says Russia's military interaction with North Korea does not violate international law.
Thu Oct 31 2024
Does Trump really want to compare now to four years ago?
Perhaps no economic statistic shows the US success in skirting the worst economic impacts from pandemic more than unemployment rate.
Thu Oct 31 2024
China's Xi pressed Biden to alter language on Taiwan, sources say
China wants the US to say "we oppose Taiwan independence" instead of the current stance that the US "does not support" it.
Tue Oct 29 2024
MetMalaysia issues advisory on Typhoon Kong-rey
According to MetMalaysia, Typhoon Kong-Rey does not pose any significant threat to Malaysia.
Tue Oct 29 2024
Appointment as Invesment Advisor won't affect Wee's position as MCA President - Zahid
Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the appointment of Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong as the investment advisor for the Chinese community in Malaysia does not affect Wee's position as MCA President.
Sun Oct 27 2024
Putin does not deny reports about North Korea troops
The Kremlin chief specifically mentioned Article 4 of the Russian partnership deal with North Korea, which deals with mutual defence.
Fri Oct 25 2024
BRICS does not operate in closed format, open to all who share its values - Putin
Vladimir Putin says Russia has successfully done everything possible to ensure new BRICS members have organically joined the association.
Fri Oct 25 2024
UN nature talks debate rules for genetic information. What does that mean?
At COP16, countries are aiming to create a single, multilateral system focused on generating revenues for conservation from the use of DSI.
Wed Oct 23 2024
Leaders urge world to pay up to save nature as COP16 talks open
The planet doesn't have time to lose, says COP16 President Susana Muhamad.
Wed Oct 23 2024
Climate and China weigh on how the US views Pacific relations
Pacific leaders keep their preference for US President quiet, yet viewing relations only through the lens of China does nobody a service.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial
The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million
A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc
Thu Nov 21 2024
Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction
A piece of art that is little more than a banana duct-taped to a wall sold at auction to cryptocurrency entrepreneur.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim
Spurious liquor is a problem in Laos, with the govts of Australia and Britain warning citizens to be cautious when taking drinks there.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Woman found in freezer died from chest injuries - Police
Preliminary post-mortem report reveals that the victim died from chest injuries caused by blunt trauma.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Malaysia, Vietnam to further cooperate in multiple sectors - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the collaboration will also leverage the ASEAN Energy Grid to foster regional growth.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16
Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or govt identification to enforce social media age cut-off.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Court orders PDRM to complete investigations into Beng Hock's death within six months
Judge says the claims and reliefs sought by the applicants are within the domain of public law both in pith and substance.
Thu Nov 21 2024