ANALYSIS - Girls suffer most as Nigeria kidnap scourge hits school attendance
Millions of Nigerian children do not go to school, as mass school kidnappings increase dropout rates.
Sun Apr 14 2024
Haiti's top gang leader threatens politicians as fires break out in capital
Heavily armed gangs have taken over much of the capital and rights groups reported widespread killings, kidnappings and sexual violence.
Fri Mar 15 2024
EXPLAINER - What is happening in Ecuador?
New president Daniel Noboa faces an uphill battle amid gang control of prisons, kidnappings of police and bombings.
Wed Jan 10 2024
Johor cops deny claims of kidnappings, organ sale
Johor Bahru Selatan (JBS) district police today denied allegations of kidnappings and the sale of human organs to hospitals in Johor in October.
Sun Dec 11 2022
Severed head of missing Nigerian lawmaker found in park - Police
The violence in the southeast is another layer of insecurity in Nigeria, where kidnappings for ransom are common.
Mon May 23 2022
In a 'dangerous' land: Tourists trickle back to Iraq
Most Western governments still issue travel warnings for all or parts of Iraq, citing risks from kidnappings and jihadist bombings.
Tue Mar 29 2022
Kidnapping in Haiti shines spotlight on gangs, risk experts say
The kidnapping of 17 missionaries over the weekend has underlined a different, growing concern.
Tue Oct 19 2021
Severed head, body parts and kidnappings on Mexico midterm election day
It has been bloodiest in Mexico's recent history with 97 politicians killed and 935 were attacked.
Mon Jun 07 2021
Sabah Polls: Security tightened to prevent foreign elements from causing trouble
Security in Sabah has been stepped up ahead of polling on Saturday to prevent foreign elements from creating trouble including committing kidnappings.
Tue Sep 22 2020
Four monitoring teams in ESSZone for Sabah polls
Ahmad Fuad said the people in Sabah especially in the east coast should not fear going out to vote.
Sat Sep 19 2020
32 bodies, 9 human heads found in Mexico mass graves
Authorities have exhumed 32 bodies and nine heads from several clandestine graves this week in a southern Mexican state plagued by kidnappings and murders.
Fri Nov 25 2016
Manila issues warrants of arrest for six over kidnappings
ESSCom recently released the names of 23 individuals sought for involvement in kidnapping incidents in the coastlines and waters of eastern Sabah.
Tue Nov 22 2016
Sabah kidnappings: Those with links with the wanted men will be detained immediately
The Home Ministry welcomed the Eastern Sabah Security Command's (EssCom) decision to release a list of 23 most wanted men for cross-border crimes and kidnappings in Sabah.
Sat Nov 12 2016
Ahmad Zahid: Philippines authorisation will help curb Sabah kidnappings
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said authorisation granted to Malaysia by the Philippines government to enter its waters in pursuit of kidnappers will ease operations carried ou
Fri Nov 11 2016
Sabah kidnappings: "Why are we being blamed?" - IGP
Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar denied claims by Philippines rebel leader Nur Misuari who accused Malaysia of being involved in carrying out kidnappings in Sabah.
Fri Nov 04 2016
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
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024