Campaigns kick off for Japan's General Election
Campaigning for Japan's Oct 27 general election kicked off Tuesday with 465 seats up for contest across single-member districts and proportional representation, reported Xinhua.
Tue Oct 15 2024
ASEAN Foreign Ministers' meeting kicks off in Laos ahead of 44th and 45th Summits
Key topics include ASEAN community-building, future strategies, and managing ASEAN's external relations.
Tue Oct 08 2024
Thailand kicks off first phase of $14 bln "digital wallet" stimulus scheme
The initial phase will see 10,000 baht distributed in cash to 14.5 million welfare card holders and disabled people.
Wed Sep 25 2024
Ringgit kicks off the week in steady mode, bullish outlook remains
The ringgit opened almost flat and is expected to retain its bullish trend as the US Fed rate cut last week signalled a soft landing for the US economic growth
Mon Sep 23 2024
Paralympics - Joyful ceremony kickstarts Paris 2024 Paralympics
The event on the Champs Elysees and the Place de la Concorde was the first Paralympics curtain-raiser to be held outside a stadium.
Thu Aug 29 2024
Young athletes ready to shine as rivalries ignite at SUKMA 2024 in Sarawak
Although this 21st edition of the biennial games officially kicks off this Saturday, several events has already begun since Monday.
Thu Aug 15 2024
Olympics - What's happening on Day 10 of Paris Games on Monday
A host of events kick off on Monday, though, including synchronised swimming, track cycling, climbing and wrestling.
Mon Aug 05 2024
Olympics - Paris to kick off 2024 Games under tight security
A procession of barges will take nearly 7,000 athletes along the river past Paris's most famous landmarks.
Fri Jul 26 2024
Biden's airing of Gaza ceasefire proposal pushes Netanyahu toward a deal
Despite the obstacles, US officials say that by publicly airing the Israeli proposal, Joe Biden can kick-start renewed discussions.
Thu Jun 06 2024
As India's election kicks off, is extreme heat a threat to voters?
Extreme heat forecast during India's six-week election.
Fri Apr 19 2024
NFL - Superstar Taylor Swift brings megawatt star power to Super Bowl
Taylor Swift's arrival some two hours before kick-off sent an almost palpable frisson around the Allegiant Stadium.
Mon Feb 12 2024
China's New Year travel rush kicks into high gear, country adds record number of trains
Some 1,873 passenger trains were added on one day across a vast railway network to help smooth transportation.
Fri Feb 09 2024
Trump is warned he may be ejected from Carroll trial
The judge warned Donald Trump that he could be kicked out of the trial if he kept making disparaging comments that the jury could hear.
Thu Jan 18 2024
Generative AI's wild 2023
ChatGPT was well on its way to becoming a household name even before 2023 kicked off.
Fri Jan 05 2024
Cop suspected of kidnapping Bangladeshi journalist suspended from work
The victim said was beaten, caned, kicked in the stomach and had his hands bound by locals claiming to be policemen who demanded RM1.9 mln.
Thu Nov 30 2023
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024