Gunmen kill New Zealand helicopter pilot in another attack in Indonesia’s restive Papua region
Gunmen stormed a helicopter and killed its New Zealand pilot shortly after it landed in Indonesias restive Papua region.
Tue Aug 06 2024
Battles rage across Gaza Strip, Israel shows images of gunmen at UN site
Israel troops and Palestinian fight in north of Gaza Strip and southern city of Rafah.
Wed May 15 2024
Five killed as violence mars Pakistan election; mobile services suspended
Pakistan temporarily suspends mobile phone services and closed some land borders to maintain law and order, as voting commenced.
Thu Feb 08 2024
Pope Francis calls for release of nuns, other hostages kidnapped in Haiti
Armed gunmen hijacked a bus with at least six nuns on board and drove off to an unknown destination taking all passengers hostage.
Mon Jan 22 2024
Ecuador roiled by on-air take-over of TV studio by gunmen, other violence
The take-over of TC's studio in Guayaquil was broadcast live for about 20 minutes, as gunmen accosted staffers huddling on the floor.
Wed Jan 10 2024
Mexican authorities free 31 kidnapped migrants
Gunmen snatched the migrants from a bus on a highway in the municipality of Reynosa, close to Mexico's border with the US.
Thu Jan 04 2024
Gunmen in homes and captives abducted to Gaza leave Israelis in shock
At least 100 were reported dead and more than 1,000 wounded, with fighting still raging in more than 20 locations around Gaza strip.
Sat Oct 07 2023
Israel 'at war' as Hamas gunmen launch surprise attack from Gaza
At least 22 Israelis were killed in attack, says ambulance service.
Sat Oct 07 2023
Two of four Americans kidnapped by gunmen in Mexico found dead
Mexican officials pledged to work with the U.S. to find the perpetrators, but the incident threw a harsh spotlight on gang violence in Mexico.
Wed Mar 08 2023
Gunmen kidnap 32 people from southern Nigeria train station
Police said armed herdsmen had attacked Tom Ikimi station as passengers awaited a train to Warri.
Mon Jan 09 2023
Gunmen kill 38 villagers in northern Nigeria's Kaduna state
During the attack, armed men shot people and burned at least 100 houses.
Wed Dec 21 2022
Israeli troops kill Palestinian girl during West Bank firefight
An Israeli military statement said soldiers hit the girl unintentionally as they returned fire at armed gunmen on a rooftop.
Tue Dec 13 2022
Kabul hotel attack ends as three gunmen killed; two foreigners injured
Taliban sources said the attack was carried out at Longan Hotel where Chinese and other foreigners usually stay.
Tue Dec 13 2022
Nigerian gunmen kidnap 60 in latest attack in the northwest
They took mostly women who were observing Mawlid, a celebration of Prophet Muhammad's birthday, residents said.
Fri Nov 25 2022
Gunmen kidnap dozens in Nigeria, at least 11 killed, residents say
Gunmen in Nigeria kidnapped at least 80 people, adding to growing insecurity ahead of a presidential vote in February.
Tue Nov 08 2022
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