Ugandan runner Cheptegei dies after boyfriend set her on fire, officials and media say
Rebecca Cheptegei's death shines a spotlight on violence experienced by sportswomen in Kenya, where she lived when she trained.
Thu Sep 05 2024
Domestic violence believed to be a factor in murder of mother, daughter
Investigations revealed the suspect had been living with his wife and three children in the abandoned building for the past week.
Tue Aug 20 2024
Justice a distant dream for acid attack survivors
Despite various legal provisions to address, acid attack as a form of gender violence does not get the importance it deserves.
Fri Dec 08 2023
Murders of two women spark backlash in China against marriage
There is growing concern that women are afforded too little protection from domestic violence.
Thu Mar 02 2023
Businessman SM Faisal's domestic violence trial postponed
The trial has been postponed as SM Faisal's lead counsel was having respiratory problems.
Mon Oct 31 2022
Man detained for allegedly assaulting stepdaughter
The incident happened following an argument between the victim and her biological mother before the suspect intervened.
Thu Sep 22 2022
Men are also protected by law against domestic violence
Although most of the victims of domestic violence have reportedly been women and children, adult male victims are also protected against the offence under the law in this country.
Wed Jun 08 2022
Domestic violence cases down to 576 from January to April, 2022
The number of domestic violence cases across the country dropped to 576 between January and April, this year from 627 during the same period, last year.
Sun Jun 05 2022
Sobbing Amber Heard accuses Johnny Depp of sexual assault
She said ex-husband Johnny Depp sexually assaulted her with a liquor bottle and threatened her life shortly after the pair were married.
Fri May 06 2022
Johnny Depp finishes testimony in defamation case, says ex-wife left him 'broken'
Depp said he was the victim of domestic violence in their relationship and was "broken" by the time their marriage fell apart.
Tue Apr 26 2022
Singer held in domestic violence case
A male singer was arrested for allegedly beating and causing injury to his ex-wife after a misunderstanding in Kota Damansara yesterday.
Wed Apr 20 2022
PDRM to act against personnel who refused to accept report on domestic violence
Abd Jalil said he viewed seriously the claim by the KPWKM last Monday on police personnel refusing to receive reports on domestic violence.
Wed Mar 30 2022
KPWKM aware some police personnel refuse to accept reports of domestic violence - Rina
KPWKM is aware that some police personnel still refuse to accept reports lodged by victims of domestic violence, citing it as a family matter.
Mon Mar 28 2022
Angelina Jolie advocates for US domestic violence law
The reason many people struggle to leave abusive situations is that they have been made to feel worthless, Jolie said.
Thu Feb 10 2022
Two New York City police officers shot, are in 'critical' condition
The police officers were responding to a domestic violence call in Harlem when they got shot.
Sat Jan 22 2022
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
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024