Taylor Swift named IFPI 2023 global recording artist of the year
The "Anti-Hero" singer scooped the award for the second year running, and has previously won it 2014 and 2019.
Thu Feb 22 2024
Taylor Swift leads the way as a top global hitmaker
Swift has been named as the 2022 Global Recording Artist Of The Year by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry.
Fri Feb 24 2023
K-pop kings BTS get global music crown for second year running
K-pop superstars BTS were named the 2021 IFPI Global Recording Artist of the Year.
Fri Feb 25 2022
US reports nearly 1 million COVID-19 cases in a day, setting global record
The number of hospitalised COVID-19 patients has risen nearly 50% in the last week and now exceeds 100,000.
Wed Jan 05 2022
Daily COVID-19 infections now more than 400,000 in India
The overall coronavirus mark has now surpassed 19 million while the death toll stands at 211,853, including 3,523 new fatalities.
Sat May 01 2021
Music soothes pandemic blues as 2020 record sales hit high note
With a rise in subscription streaming leading global recorded music revenue growth of 7.4%.
Wed Mar 24 2021
South Korea's BTS scoops top two positions in 2020 album chart
The band's "Map of the Soul:7" came in at number one in the IFPI 2020 Global Album Sales Chart, followed by its release "BE" at number two.
Fri Mar 12 2021
K-pop stars BTS named IFPI Global Recording Artist of the Year
IFPI said the award takes account of an act's worldwide performance in digital and physical music formats during the year.
Fri Mar 05 2021
U.S. reports 55,000 COVID-19 cases in single day, hits new global record
Coronavirus cases are rising in 37 out of 50 states in the US
Fri Jul 03 2020
US coronavirus cases hit new global record, rising over 55,000 in single day
A surge in coronavirus cases across the United States over the past week has put President Donald Trump's handling of the crisis under the microscope.
Fri Jul 03 2020
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025