Putrajaya to host National Day celebration for fifth time in two decades
Fahmi Fadzil announced in July that the National Day celebration in Putrajaya on Aug 31 would be as grand as those of previous years.
Mon Aug 28 2023
Instead of lamenting about brain drain, consider the idea of 'brain circulation' - Expert
The brain drain phenomenon should not only be looked in terms of a human capital loss for the host nation.
Wed Jun 28 2023
Qatar set unwanted history with early World Cup exit
Qatar have become the first side to be eliminated from the World Cup, with the host nation bowing out following the 1-1 draw between the Netherlands and Ecuador in Group A.
Sat Nov 26 2022
At least six killed in Cameroon stadium stampede, says state broadcaster
The stampede at the Yaounde Olembe Stadium happened before the host nation's round of 16 game in the African Cup of Nations against Comoros.
Tue Jan 25 2022
Japan to douse Olympic flame of Games transformed by pandemic and drama
For the host nation, the Olympics fell short of the global triumph and financial blockbuster it once sought.
Sun Aug 08 2021
FIFA president says Qatar World Cup not under threat
FIFA president Gianni Infantino does not believe that the diplomatic crisis which has embroiled 2022 World Cup host nation Qatar will threaten its staging of the tournament.
Sun Jun 11 2017
Griezmann double sends France into Euro 2016 final
Two goals from Antoine Griezmann propelled host nation France into the final of Euro 2016 with a 2-0 win over world champions Germany on Thursday.
Fri Jul 08 2016
Euro 2016: Vikings storm Paris as Iceland take on hosts France
Iceland fans staged a Viking invasion of Paris on Sunday, hoping that their team can pull off another giantkilling feat against host nation France in the Euro 2016 quarter-final.
Sun Jul 03 2016
Euro 2016: Bacary Sagna previews France vs Romania
France right back Bacary Sagna discusses the host nation's chances ahead of the opening match of Euro 2016 against Romania.
Fri Jun 10 2016
Nicol beats Raneem to reclaim world title for eighth time
Malaysia's squash queen closed her 2014 season in style by reclaiming the Women's World Championship title after defeating the host nation's favourite, Raneem El Weleily, Saturday.
Sun Dec 21 2014
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'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