Death toll from landslide at Uganda garbage dump rises to 21
According to police spokesperson more could still be trapped but the number was unknown.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Kites battle drones as farmers take on police during India protests
The farmers brought tractors and trucks to the protest and have used these, and other farm equipment, as deterrents to the police action.
Thu Feb 15 2024
Pasor Percuma Ganu Kite! helping the less fortunate
A group of volunteers took the initiative to hold a free market that gives visitors the opportunity to bring home a variety of goods at no charge.
Sat Sep 17 2022
'Kite Runner' author says Afghans are 'right to be scared'
Hosseini urges the US and the international community to pressure the Taliban not to "enforce violence punitively on the Afghan citizens".
Wed Aug 18 2021
3-year-old girl safe after being lofted by kite in Taiwan
A 3-year-old girl in Taiwan was reported safe after becoming caught in the strings of a kite and lifted several meters into the air.
Sun Aug 30 2020
Obama kiteboards in Caribbean with billionaire Richard Branson
Obama learned to kiteboard while vacationing last week on a Caribbean island owned by British billionaire and adventurer Sir Richard Branson, who published an account of their trip on Tuesday.
Thu Feb 09 2017
Three killed after kites slit throats in India
Two children and a man died after their throats were slit by glass-covered strings used for flying kites during India's Independence Day celebrations.
Wed Aug 17 2016
18th World Kite Festival takes off
For the first time since its inception in 1995, an Asean inter-school competition were introduced.
Sat Feb 23 2013
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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