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
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
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024