'No handshake' as Ukraine, Russia delegations meet for peace talks
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan welcomes delegations from both sides saying that "stopping this tragedy" was up to them.
Tue Mar 29 2022
The handshake after COVID - good riddance, or welcome back?
Banished at the start of the pandemic, the handshake is making something of a comeback, thanks to vaccinations.
Sun Jun 20 2021
From bows to handshakes, how Macron let social distancing slip
French President Emmanuel Macron was showing signs of letting his guard down almost a year into the pandemic.
Fri Dec 18 2020
How to party safely during a pandemic
It's entirely possible to enjoy summer gatherings with friends while protecting yourself and others from the coronavirus.
Sun Aug 30 2020
COVID-19: Hugs, kisses from afar for parents, loved ones
Many are now longing and missing their loved ones, having being apart for so long, except to communicate through telephone calls and through the WhatsApp application.
Tue May 12 2020
CMCO: Perlis allows conditional Friday prayers from May 15
Members of congregation including imam and khatib must not exceed 12 persons, with only mosque officials and committee members allowed to participate.
Fri May 08 2020
Trump greets Netanyahu with smiles, handshakes and a jolt or two
If there were differences, the two men each immersed in political turmoil on the home front - did all they could to mask them during a White House news conference brimming with smiles.
Thu Feb 16 2017
No handshake exemption for Muslim pupils, Swiss canton rules
Two Muslim brothers courted controversy when they declined to shake a female teacher's hand at school.
Wed May 25 2016
When handshakes are no longer in fashion
Linawati Adnan shares her observation and findings on what is really in fashion today when it comes to the jumble of greetings that have emerged today
Sun Feb 28 2016
Mourinho denies Wenger snub suggestions
Jose Mourinho has dismissed suggestions he snubbed a handshake with Arsene Wenger after the Community Shield.
Mon Aug 03 2015
Fist bumps more hygienic than handshakes, say scientists
The study discovered that a handshake transfers 10 times as much bacteria as a fist bump.
Tue Jul 29 2014
MH370: How do 'pings' work?
At 8.11am, flight MH370 sent the last 'ping', or an electronic communication called a "Handshake" to the satellite.
Thu Mar 27 2014
Obama-Castro handshake offers hope for US-Cuba ties
The handshake between Barack Obama and Raul Castro could provide an opening for an easing of ties between the Cold War foes.
Tue Dec 10 2013
Obama-Castro handshake not 'planned': White House
President Barack Obama's handshake with Cuba's President Raul Castro Tuesday at a memorial service for Nelson Mandela was not "planned".
Tue Dec 10 2013
Mandela memorial brings together enemies, rivals
A thread of reconciliation ran through Tuesday's memorial service for peace icon Nelson Mandela, which was marked by a historic handshake.
Tue Dec 10 2013
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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