Haitian gangs run schools, clinics as government absent - UN report
Gangs have consolidated, coalescing in the capital around the G9 and G-Pep alliances, while fighting escalates in key northern farmlands.
Fri Oct 20 2023
Nile is in mortal danger, from its source to the sea
Climate change, pollution and exploitation by man are putting existential pressure on the world's second longest river.
Sat Nov 05 2022
Growing non-native superfoods in tropical Malaysia
Certain green leafy vegetables dubbed as superfoods that thrive in temperate climate conditions can also grow lushly in a tropical setting.
Mon Oct 11 2021
Tokyo Paralympics: Not a good start for debutant Chao Ming
Chao Ming had to succumb to a defeat at the hands of the Mohamed Kalem of Italy on the first day of Tokyo Paralympics.
Wed Aug 25 2021
Every second counts as startups race to deliver fresh food
The combination of cash, tech and the surge in online delivery in a pandemic has shaken the kaleidoscope for the grocery industry.
Thu May 20 2021
Urban farming in Brooklyn
"Entrepreneurial farmers" are selected by Square Roots, an indoor urban farming company, to grow kale, mini-head lettuce and other.
Wed Jun 07 2017
Penelope Cruz to star and produce new drama 'Layover'
Oscar-winning actress Penelope Cruz has signed on to star and produce "Layover," a drama by writer and director Toni Kalem.
Fri Apr 29 2016
Why no food, not even kale, is 'healthy'
In the 1970s, no one questioned whether eggs really were the heart-attack risk nutritionists warned us about.
Tue Jan 19 2016
'Big Bang Theory' actress Cuoco gets Hollywood star
Kaley Cuoco was joined by fellow cast members from the hit TV sitcom as she received a star on Hollywood's storied Walk of Fame.
Fri Oct 31 2014
Kaleidoscope of birds in KL Bird Park
Enjoy close interactions with birds at the tropical paradise of Kuala Lumpur Bird Park.
Fri Jan 31 2014
Kaleidoscopic opening for Myanmar SEA Games
The Malaysian contingent was led by Chef-de-Mission Datuk Wira Amiruddin Embi and Malaysian flag bearer Sazali Samad who were accompanied by 70 athletes and 57 officials.
Wed Dec 11 2013
Motorcycling: Rabat wins Moto2 in Malaysia after crash
The pole-sitter won the race on his Kalex ahead of his teammate and compatriot Pol Espargaro and Swiss Suter rider Thomas Luthi.
Sun Oct 13 2013
'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