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North Korea's Kim makes rare visit to father's tomb, says devoted to 'sacred struggle'

North Korea's Kim makes rare visit to father's tomb, says devoted to 'sacred struggle'

For the first time in 4 years, Kim visited Pyongyang's Kumsusan Palace of Sun, home to his fathers and grandfathers embalmed bodies.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Beyonce wins top Grammys prize for first time with 'Cowboy Carter'

Beyonce wins top Grammys prize for first time with 'Cowboy Carter'

Beyonc triumphs over Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and others to win trophy that had eluded her, despite holding the most lifetime Grammys.
Mon Feb 03 2025
South Korea's Yoon to attend impeachment trial for the first time

South Korea's Yoon to attend impeachment trial for the first time

Yoon Suk-Yeol may get a chance to argue his case or answer questions over his short-lived bid to impose martial law.
Tue Jan 21 2025
APEC returns to South Korea after 20 years, to zero in on innovation, digitalisation, sustainability

APEC returns to South Korea after 20 years, to zero in on innovation, digitalisation, sustainability

South Korea, which will be hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) this year for the first time in 20 years, will focus on innovation, digitalisation and sustainability.
Thu Jan 02 2025
Elon Musk, SpaceX face federal reviews over security, NYT reports

Elon Musk, SpaceX face federal reviews over security, NYT reports

This is not the first time the security practices of the SpaceX founder have been questioned by the Pentagon.
Wed Dec 18 2024
Discovery of vast Syrian drug lab reveals secrets of illicit trade

Discovery of vast Syrian drug lab reveals secrets of illicit trade

Assad's fall after a rebel offensive allows journalists for the first time to start searching in Syria for evidence of the captagon empire.
Sun Dec 15 2024
Brazil's Lula seen walking for first time since surgeries

Brazil's Lula seen walking for first time since surgeries

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva underwent two operations in Sao Paulo's Sirio-Libanes Hospital to relieve and prevent bleeding in his skull.
Sat Dec 14 2024
Third session of 15th Parliament adjourns sine die after passing 25 bills, including Budget 2025

Third session of 15th Parliament adjourns sine die after passing 25 bills, including Budget 2025

For the first time, the chairmen of Special Select Committees were given the platform to present and explain committee statements.
Fri Dec 13 2024
Musk-owned Tesla has market value over US$1 trillion after Trump win

Musk-owned Tesla has market value over US$1 trillion after Trump win

The stock market value of Tesla, increases to over US$1 trillion for the first time since 2022.
Tue Dec 10 2024
Netanyahu takes the stand in his corruption trial for the first time

Netanyahu takes the stand in his corruption trial for the first time

Charged with bribery, fraud and breach of trust, Benjamin Netanyahu will testify three times a week, the court says.
Tue Dec 10 2024
NASA announces further delays in Artemis moon missions

NASA announces further delays in Artemis moon missions

Bill Nelson announces delays in NASA's Artemis program, postponing the return of astronauts to the moon for the first time since 1972.
Fri Dec 06 2024
Taiwan reports Chinese balloon, first time in six months

Taiwan reports Chinese balloon, first time in six months

Taiwan's defence ministry reports that a Chinese balloon detected over the sea to Taiwan's north.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Israeli Prime Minister admits responsibility for mass pager explosions in Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister admits responsibility for mass pager explosions in Lebanon

This was the first time a high-ranking Israeli official has publicly admitted responsibility for the mass explosions.
Mon Nov 11 2024
Food companies sell products that are less healthy in poorer countries, says report

Food companies sell products that are less healthy in poorer countries, says report

It is the first time the index has split the assessment into low and high-income countries.
Fri Nov 08 2024
Russia lays out demands for talks with US on Ukraine, sources say

Russia lays out demands for talks with US on Ukraine, sources say

Russia has presented the U.S. with a list of demands for a deal to end its war against Ukraine and reset relations with the US, sources say
Thu Mar 13 2025
Astro launches Max on the Ultra and Ulti Box, bringing more premium entertainment options to Malaysian homes

Astro launches Max on the Ultra and Ulti Box, bringing more premium entertainment options to Malaysian homes

Astro, Malaysias leading content and entertainment provider, today announced that Max, the premier streaming service from Warner Bros.
Thu Mar 13 2025
Duterte takes responsibility for Philippines drug war, anticipates long ICC battle

Duterte takes responsibility for Philippines drug war, anticipates long ICC battle

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he takes full responsibility for his administration's "war on drugs"
Thu Mar 13 2025
Canada announces plan to ease Syria sanctions

Canada announces plan to ease Syria sanctions

The Canadian government on Wednesday announced plans to ease sanctions on Syria during what it called a period of transition.
Thu Mar 13 2025
Zii Jia pulls out of Swiss Open due to injury

Zii Jia pulls out of Swiss Open due to injury

Malaysia's men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia has withdrawn from next week's Swiss Open due to a recurring right ankle injury.
Thu Mar 13 2025
MCMC probes man for uploading fake content on social media

MCMC probes man for uploading fake content on social media

A 47-year-old Malaysian man is being investigated for allegedly uploading fake content that touches on the 3R (religion, race and royalty) on social media.
Thu Mar 13 2025
KPDN calls on public to help report bottled cooking oil shortage

KPDN calls on public to help report bottled cooking oil shortage

The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has urged the public to be the eyes and ears of the ministry and report shortages of bottled cooking oil in their areas.
Thu Mar 13 2025
ICJ to hold public hearings on Israel's obligations in occupied Palestinian territory

ICJ to hold public hearings on Israel's obligations in occupied Palestinian territory

The International Court of Justice will hold hearings next month on Israel's obligations towards Palestinians, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.
Thu Mar 13 2025
Anwar: Sapura Energy's rescue plan excludes former shareholders

Anwar: Sapura Energy's rescue plan excludes former shareholders

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Sapura Energy Bhd's (SEB) former major shareholders are no longer involved in the company's management as part of its restructuring efforts.
Thu Mar 13 2025
Intel names Lip-Bu Tan as new CEO

Intel names Lip-Bu Tan as new CEO

Intel Corporation (INTC.O) has appointed semiconductor Malaysian-born industry veteran and former board member Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO.
Thu Mar 13 2025