Kamala Harris' loss is another setback for US women in politics
For the second time in US history, a major party nominated a woman for president and for the second time she lost.
Fri Nov 08 2024
America’s glass ceiling remains − here are some of the reasons why a woman may have once again lost the presidency
Gender was part of the campaign landscape in many different ways this election.
Fri Nov 08 2024
First among equals: how Kamala Harris must rewrite the history of female political leadership to win
It only remains to be seen whether the US, the world and Kamala Harris herself are ready for that role.
Sun Nov 03 2024
Kenya primary boarding school blaze kills 17 students
The fire had burnt the students beyond recognition, according to media reports.
Fri Sep 06 2024
Israel bombards central Gaza as tanks advance deeper in Rafah
Residents said Israeli tanks advanced deeper in the western side of Rafah and took position on a hilltop there.
Thu Jul 18 2024
In Myanmar war, crucial window looms for junta and rebels
Dawna Hills are fighting to hold back columns of reinforcements sent by the country's ruling junta to try to reclaim Myawaddy.
Sun May 12 2024
[LETTER TO EDITOR] On shaky ground: Protecting visitors in limestone hill enclaves
Authorities should also consider empowering locals about the potential hazards associated with limestone formations.
Thu Apr 18 2024
INSIGHT - The al Qaeda plot to kill Bill Clinton that history nearly forgot
The bomb intended for Bill Clinton was found atop an electrical box on a bridge along the original route.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Three Bangladeshi men die, after being hit by train in Kajang
According to JPBM, the victims were not trapped under the train but flung to the side of the tracks.
Mon Mar 04 2024
Paul McCartney's stolen Beatles bass guitar found after 51 years
The instrument was stolen from a van in the Notting Hill area of London in October 1972, the search team said.
Mon Feb 19 2024
Construction of Batu Caves escalator will not mar concrete steps - Temple chairman
The construction would be carired out on the right side of the limestone hill leading to the cave temple to preserve its natural beauty.
Thu Jan 25 2024
China landslide kills two, dozens missing
The landslide hit two villages covering houses in brown mountain soil at the foot of a hill, with at least 47 people missing.
Mon Jan 22 2024
[COLUMNIST] Prioritize Safety Over History: Preventing Limestone Hills Tragedies
The landslide tragedy at the Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat cannot be written off as a one-time, freak accident, says Azlina Din.
Tue Nov 14 2023
Dutch prosecutors warned school about Rotterdam suspect before alleged shootings
The suspect allegedly started fires at the university and the woman's home before he was arrested shortly after fleeing a building.
Fri Sep 29 2023
Hillary Clinton pokes Putin on NATO expansion: 'Too bad, Vladimir'
We always said, 'people are not forced to join NATO. People choose and want to join NATO, said Hillary Clinton.
Wed Sep 27 2023
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
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