Spice Girl Mel B shares more in expanded memoir, aims to help abuse survivors
The Spice Girls star recently released an expanded edition of her 2018 memoir 'Brutally Honest'.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Abused women find freedom in Kenyan village where men are banned
Umoja provides a refuge for women of the Samburu community and beyond fleeing female genital mutilation, domestic abuse or child marriage.
Fri Feb 17 2023
Could the Depp v. Heard case make other abuse survivors too scared to speak up?
Reform is needed to better balance the protection of men's individual reputations with the rights of women to speak about their experiences.
Fri Jun 03 2022
With jury picked, Johnny Depp opens US libel case against ex-wife Heard
Depp alleges Heard defamed him when she penned a December 2018 opinion piece about being a survivor of domestic abuse.
Wed Apr 13 2022
Actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard face off again in US libel trial
A US defamation trial begins over allegations Heard made about domestic abuse.
Tue Apr 12 2022
Rapper Tyga arrested in domestic violence investigation
Tyga, 31, whose legal name is Michael Stevenson, was booked after a Tuesday incident in Hollywood, Los Angeles police said.
Wed Oct 13 2021
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5:Couple sent to gallows over boys murder, Hillary Clinton unleashes new podcast.
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Thu Sep 24 2020
MCO: Avoid being victim of abuse, call Talian Kasih and PDRM - Ismail Sabri
The government has set up another special line to address domestic abuse cases, said Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Sun Apr 12 2020
UN Chief urges countries to protect women against domestic abuse amid COVID-19 pandemic
Antonio Guterres is calling on governments to focus on the problem of domestic abuse amid the coronavirus pandemic, which has forced people to self-isolate in their homes.
Mon Apr 06 2020
Man charged with hurting second wife
Mohd Norzaidi Mohamed pleaded not guilty to punching his second wife in her ribs, causing fractures.
Fri Sep 29 2017
Australia under pressure to ban entry to singer Chris Brown
Australia was facing pressure to deny entry to American singer and hip-hop star Chris Brown over his history of domestic abuse.
Thu Sep 24 2015
TINA, the first SMS helpline for domestic abuse survivors
An acronym for 'Think I Need Aid', TINA is part of Women's Aid Organisation's national public education campaign, and the first of its kind in Malaysia.
Fri May 23 2014
Zimmerman detained after new gun trouble
George Zimmerman, the Florida neighborhood watchman whose shooting of an unarmed black teen triggered a national scandal, has been detained over alleged domestic violence.
Mon Sep 09 2013
New Saudi law to protect women from domestic abuse
The law, approved by the cabinet is aimed at protecting people from "all forms of abuse" and offering them shelter as well as "social, psychological, and medical aid.
Thu Aug 29 2013
Ministry to provide men protection from domestic abuse
Efforts are being made to draft domestic laws to protect men from being abused, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Rohani Abdul Karim.
Thu Aug 01 2013
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
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