[COLUMNIST] Israel cannot bomb its way to peace
For Israel, the path of relentless militarism will likely yield diminishing returns, leaving it more isolated and less secure.
Sat Oct 05 2024
Six months into Gaza war, Israel faces deepening isolation
The lack of a clear way out of the conflict, is leaving Israel increasingly isolated.
Sat Apr 06 2024
Japan earthquake survivors battle unsanitary conditions with no running water
Some areas in the isolated Noto peninsula may not have water restored for another two months, the government of Ishikawa prefecture said.
Wed Jan 31 2024
China's Xi offers to help war-torn Syria rebuild, regain regional status
The diplomatically-isolated Syrian leader is in China to advance efforts to bring to an end more than a decade of diplomatic isolation under Western sanctions.
Fri Sep 22 2023
Isolated Morocco earthquake survivors feel forgotten by state as they await help
Parts of the rugged region are still surviving on donations left on roadsides by citizens.
Fri Sep 15 2023
Spanish researchers aim to 'trick nature' with artificial womb
It is connected to an amniotic fluid circulation system that maintains the foetus isolated from external stimuli, accessible for ultrasound.
Sat Jul 01 2023
Russia isolated as UN marks one year of Ukraine war
The UN overwhelmingly isolated Russia, demanding the country to withdraw its troops and stop fighting.
Fri Feb 24 2023
Three dozen dead as Brazil rains cause calamity
Rescue workers continue to look for victims, reconnect isolated communities and clear roads, some of which remain blocked.
Mon Feb 20 2023
Flood-weary Australia set for more wet weather as death toll rises
Residents in flood-prone towns across northern Victoria have been warned they could be isolated up to a week if they don't evacuate soon.
Thu Oct 20 2022
Philippines airlifts aid to areas cut off since earthquake
The military said it had deployed personnel and helicopters to distribute relief goods to seven isolated towns in Abra province.
Fri Jul 29 2022
This 'Youtube Village' in Bangladesh has millions of followers
Once isolated, these "Youtube Villages" are now sharing their daily routines with viewers around the planet.
Sun May 22 2022
Is this the end of the zero-COVID strategy?
China is increasingly isolated in pursuing the strategy, which uses harsh localised lockdowns to snuff out even a small number of cases.
Thu Apr 07 2022
War in Ukraine: Russia is becoming increasingly isolated on the cultural scene
The world of culture is showing its support for Ukraine, five days after the Russian invasion.
Tue Mar 01 2022
Olympics - Dutch reporter on-air incident was isolated case says IOC
The incident involved a Dutch reporter who was dragged away by Chinese security officials in the middle of a live broadcast.
Sat Feb 05 2022
KPDNHEP receives 8,555 complaints since March 2020
A total of 8,555 complaints about high prices of goods were received by the KPDNHEP from March last year until yesterday.
Sat Jan 15 2022
Millions in Cuba still without power as major outage persists
Millions of Cubans remain without electricity because of a prolonged outage at the main power plants on the island, Anadolu Agency reported.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Surge in Gaza violence increases famine risk, monitor says
About 1.84 million people across the besieged Palestinian enclave are living through high levels of acute food insecurity.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Israel pounds Beirut and Gaza after rockets hit Israel's north
A drone was launched at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's holiday home.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Elon Musk promises to award $1 mil each day to a signer of his petition
He awarded a $1 million check to an attendee of his event in Pennsylvania aimed at rallying supporters behind Donald Trump.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sun Oct 20 2024
Father of Malaysian Islamic banking, Abdul Halim Ismail passes away
His dedication and pioneering spirit played an important role in shaping the journey of Bank Islam as well as leaving a lasting impact on the development of Malaysia's Islamic finance industry.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Zayn Malik postpones US tour dates after One Direction bandmate Liam Payne's death
Payne, 31, died on Wednesday after falling from a third-floor hotel room balcony in Buenos Aires, shocking fans of the boy band.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Why voters in a handful of swing states will decide the US presidential election
The contest will almost certainly be decided by just tens of thousands of voters a tiny fraction of the populace in a handful of states.
Sun Oct 20 2024
INSIGHT - Sudan's war risks 'lost generation' of children
A devastating crisis is unfolding in Sudan, where the most vulnerable members of society children are bearing the brunt of the violence.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024