After long legal battle, Hong Kong's 47 democrats brace for sentencing
Jail terms are expected to range from several years for participants to possible life imprisonment for principal offenders.
Mon Nov 18 2024
Expect to hear the F-word a lot in the US Senate next year
That's "filibuster," the Senate rule that requires 60 of the chamber's 100 members to agree to pass most legislation.
Sat Nov 16 2024
Notre-Dame in Paris set to reopen December 7, five years after blaze
The Gothic cathedral, heavily damaged in the April 2019 fire, is expected to host more than 2,000 attendees for the reopening.
Thu Nov 14 2024
Peruvian President to visit Malaysia by year-end - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's visit to Peru, is expected to strengthen bilateral relations between both the countries.
Thu Nov 14 2024
Lewotobi volcano eruption: Malaysian Embassy working to evacuate 83 stranded Malaysians
The number of those stranded, the majority of whom are tourists, is expected to increase following the cancellation of flights.
Wed Nov 13 2024
Trump hush money judge delays ruling on immunity following election win
Donald Trump's scheduled Nov. 26 sentencing is now widely expected to be postponed.
Wed Nov 13 2024
Buddhist Bhutan to build 'mindfulness city' to woo investment, create jobs
Authorities expect about 150,000 people to live there in the first 7-10 years and more than one million when it is complete.
Tue Nov 12 2024
In South America, Trump already losing a trade battle with China
China's President Xi Jinping expected to attend and inaugurate a major new Chinese-built port in the country.
Tue Nov 12 2024
Trump seeks fast appointments; Elon Musk makes endorsement for Senate leadership
Republicans are expected to hold at least 52 seats in the 100-member Senate after capturing three previously held by Democrats.
Mon Nov 11 2024
Trump victory expected to boost Musk's Mars dream
NASA's Artemis program is expected to focus more on the Red Planet under Trump and target uncrewed missions there this decade.
Mon Nov 11 2024
Anwar hopes Arab-Islamic Summit will reach consensus to resolve Gaza crisis
Anwar will join the Arab-Islamic Summit, where leaders are expected to address escalating violence in Gaza and the broader Middle East.
Sun Nov 10 2024
Ringgit opens higher despite stronger US dollar on Trump's return to presidency
President-elect Trump is expected to favour populist measures which could drive higher domestic demand and corporate earnings growth.
Thu Nov 07 2024
PAC to call two former finance ministers to conclude proceedings on 1MDB
Proceedings are expected to be held in the third week of November, says Datuk Mas Ermieyati.
Wed Nov 06 2024
PM to meet potential investors on day three of working visit to China
In Shanghai, the Prime Minister is expected to meet several companies and hold a round table session with 23 'captains of industry'.
Wed Nov 06 2024
RM500 mln to RM1.2 bln assets under management expected from family office scheme within first 5 years - Amir Hamzah
The scheme is also a catalyst for human capital development and will bring about economic multiplier effects, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah.
Tue Nov 05 2024
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