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
Matcha is having a moment. What are the health benefits of this green tea drink?
A review of 21 studies on green tea shows similar benefits to matcha for improvements in memory, plus evidence for mood improvement.
Sun Nov 10 2024
Amazon rivers' low water levels bring fresh challenges for locals
Many of the traditional rural population who live on river banks have been relying on outside supplies of drinking water.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Thai police say cyanide killed 6 foreigners in Bangkok hotel
Police said cyanide was found on drinking glasses and a water container in the room of the hotel.
Wed Jul 17 2024
At least 36 die in India after drinking tainted liquor
Police arrested four people over sale of illicit liquor and seized 200 litres of the methanol-mixed alcoholic drink, a spokesperson said.
Thu Jun 20 2024
Gaza families desperate for water with no relief in sight
It is a sheer daily slog for Gaza's Palestinian civilians to find bare necessities such as water, to drink or cook or wash with.
Sat Jun 15 2024
Singapore Air tweaks seatbelt sign policy, alters route after turbulence incident
The airline is adopting a more cautious approach to turbulence, including not serving hot drinks or meals when the seat belt sign is on.
Fri May 24 2024
Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah and Elon Musk attend World Water Forum high-level leadership meeting
Of the 72 pct of the earth's surface covered by water, only one pct is accessible and useable for drinking water and sanitation needs.
Mon May 20 2024
Malaysia becomes first country to complete all E-Haj system contracts
The E-Haj encompasses services and facilities such as accommodation tents, air conditioning, food and drink, transportation of pilgrims.
Tue May 14 2024
60.65 tonnes of unsold food, drinks collected at Ramadan bazaars - KPDN
The unsold food and drinks were collected over 26 days of the MySaveFood@Ramadan 2024 Programme at 139 Ramadan bazaars nationwide.
Tue Apr 09 2024
SWCorp: Over 830kg of unsold food, drinks saved from Ramadan bazaar in Perlis
Shamsuharizal Basir said of the total, 675 kg were unsold drinks, while the remaining 161.65 kg comprised unsold food.
Wed Mar 27 2024
UN: Water fuelling conflict as 2.2 billion people lack clean drinking water
Increasing water scarcity can fuel conflicts around the world, the United Nations has warned.
Fri Mar 22 2024
Foreigner fatally stabbed for drinking co-worker’s orange juice while breaking fast
Pakistani suspect stabbed Bangladeshi man numerous times with a kitchen knife at a factory workers' hostel.
Wed Mar 20 2024
Moon cargo like human ashes, drink containers sparks legal debate
Concerns about possible gaps in US oversight and legal questions about proper use of the moon have rocketed to the forefront.
Sat Feb 10 2024
More Israeli hostages expected to be freed after Gaza truce extended
The truce agreement allowed more aid trucks into Gaza, where the population faces shortages of food, fuel, drinking water and medicine.
Tue Nov 28 2023
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
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