FACTBOX - Columbia building barricaded by students has long history of occupation
The current demonstration on the Ivy League campus in Manhattan echoes those past protests, almost all of which took place in April as well.
Wed May 01 2024
Columbia suspends pro-Palestinian protesters after encampment talks stall
The Ivy League school declared a stalemate in talks seeking to end the polarizing demonstration.
Tue Apr 30 2024
Sivasangari named Ivy League Player of the Year
National squash player S. Sivasangari is making waves in the United States (US), having been named as the Ivy League Player of the Year, yesterday.
Thu Feb 17 2022
Tamara Lim: Help Prep The Climb Up The Oxbridge, Ivy League
Materials engineer turned educator Tamara Lim shares how Prepworks, backed by Oxbridge and Ivy League-grad tutors, can help kids improve their chances in achieving their education ambitions.
Thu Jan 10 2019
Harvard sued over 'racial profiling'
A nonprofit group filed a lawsuit against Harvard University,accusing it of racial profiling in its admissions policies.
Tue Nov 18 2014
Cultural historian, author Jacques Barzun dies
Jacques Barzun author of the acclaimed book "From Dawn to Decadence" has died. He was 104.
Fri Oct 26 2012
BHP trying to avoid responsibility over Brazilian dam collapse, UK court told
More than 600,000 Brazilians, 46 local governments and around 2,000 businesses are suing BHP over the 2015 collapse of the Mariana dam in southeastern Brazil.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Minimum wage not benchmark for all employees' starting salaries - Sim
Steven Sim says the increase in the minimum wage is intended as a basic wage for workers with lower academic qualifications and skills.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Climate and China weigh on how the US views Pacific relations
Pacific leaders keep their preference for US President quiet, yet viewing relations only through the lens of China does nobody a service.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Gulen, the powerful cleric accused of orchestrating a Turkish coup, dies
Gulen was a one-time ally of Erdogan but they fell out spectacularly, and Erdogan held him responsible for the 2016 attempted coup.
Mon Oct 21 2024
![[COLUMNIST] The reality of earthquakes in Malaysia: A threat we can’t ignore](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51693625208_Earthquake.jpg "[COLUMNIST] The reality of earthquakes in Malaysia: A threat we can’t ignore")
[COLUMNIST] The reality of earthquakes in Malaysia: A threat we can’t ignore
The government needs to prepare the public to deal with such disasters in any way possible.
Mon Oct 21 2024
'PROTEGE-Veteran' provides job assurance for retirees
This is an aggressive step by the government to protect the welfare of retirees, said Dr Mohd Hasril Amiruddin.
Mon Oct 21 2024
US says THAAD anti-missile system is 'in place' in Israel
THAAD is a critical part of the US military's layered air defense systems and adds to Israel's already formidable anti-missile defenses.
Mon Oct 21 2024
IMAN Research calls for strengthening human security in 2025 Budget
IMAN Research identifies key areas for enhancement within the Malaysian government's Third MADANI Budget 2025.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Zambry assures academics of freedom of speech
Zambry says he is committed to preventing any actions that could infringe upon the rights and freedoms of academics across universities.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Media licensing framework development involves multiple consultations - Teo
Teo Nie Ching says the views of stakeholders have been considered through several engagement sessions and ongoing consultations.
Mon Oct 21 2024