Soccer - Determined Palestine continue to battle the odds in World Cup quest
Palestines push for a first-ever World Cup qualification highlights their resolve to overcome the devastation of the Gaza conflict.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Olympics: Boxing - French heartbreak as Bennama loses, Ngamba wins refugee team's first medal
Cindy Ngamba made history by winning the refugee Olympic team's first-ever medal.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Lady Gaga, Celine Dion expected to star in Paris opening ceremony
The duo are reportedly to perform a version of Edith Piaf's "La Vie en Rose", in the first-ever opening ceremony staged outside a stadium.
Fri Jul 26 2024
Trump hush money trial stems from 'zombie case' brought back to life
The first-ever criminal trial of a former US president is set to begin on April 15.
Tue Apr 09 2024
Japan Airlines estimates loss of about $105 mil from collision
It was the first-ever hull loss globally for the A350 model, according to Aviation Safety Network.
Thu Jan 04 2024
ASEAN kicks off its first-ever joint military drills in Indonesia
All 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will join the exercise, including prospective member East Timor.
Tue Sep 19 2023
'Kembara Kenali Borneo' realises Agong's dream to be with people in Sabah, Sarawak
The first-ever tour by a head of state is a golden opportunity for the people of both states to meet the royal couple and their entourage.
Fri Sep 01 2023
New Zealand's senior doctors to stage first ever strike - Union
The union is seeking a wage increase for its members to match inflation and had voted to go on strike after pay negotiations had failed.
Mon Aug 21 2023
UN Security Council to debate AI on July 18, says UK envoy
UN Security Council will hold its first-ever discussion on artificial intelligence later this month.
Tue Jul 04 2023
Schwarzenegger is back in 'FUBAR,' his first TV series
"FUBAR" is Arnold Schwarzenegger's first-ever television series: an eight-episode mix of rough-and-tumble action and comedy.
Wed May 24 2023
The wait is over: Coldplay is coming to Kuala Lumpur in November
This will be Coldplay's first-ever performance in Malaysia, and fans are already buzzing with excitement.
Tue May 09 2023
Rodents beware: New York City hires first 'rat czar'
Kathleen Corradi appointed NY's first-ever "rat czar" as part of an effort to combat a growing rodent population.
Thu Apr 13 2023
Jamie Lee Curtis wins best supporting actress Oscar for 'Everything Everywhere'
It was the first Academy Award for the 64-year-old Curtis, in her first ever Oscar nomination over a 45-year career in film.
Mon Mar 13 2023
Slap chat? Chris Rock live Netflix special to air week before Oscars
"Chris Rock: Selective Outrage" will become the first-ever event shown in real time on Netflix.
Fri Mar 03 2023
Argentina 2-1 Australia: Messi scores on landmark appearance as Albiceleste edge past Socceroos
Lionel Messi marked his 1,000th career appearance with his first-ever goal in the World Cup knockout stage as Argentina reached the quarter-finals with a 2-1 win over Australia on Saturday.
Sat Dec 03 2022
'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