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
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
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024