Taib Mahmud laid to rest in full state honours in Demak Jaya
Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud was buried next to the grave of his first wife Datuk Patinggi Puan Sri Laila Taib who died of cancer in 2009.
Thu Feb 22 2024
Abdul Taib's body arrives in Kuching
The body will be taken to Sarawak State Legislative Assembly building tomorrow and the public can pay last respects between 8am and 11.30am.
Wed Feb 21 2024
Turkey detains 29 people with suspected Islamic State ties planning attacks, says minister
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said the suspects captured were planning to attack churches and synagogues in Istanbul.
Fri Dec 29 2023
Bomb attack targets Turkish capital, Kurdish militants claim responsibility
The blast killed one of the attackers and authorities "neutralised", or killed, the other, the interior minister said.
Mon Oct 02 2023
Sporadic protests continue in Iran as Mahsa Amini anniversary passes
As protesters wait for the next spark, human rights investigators pursue government accountability
Mon Sep 18 2023
Pro-Kurdish parties reaffirm support for opposition in Turkey runoff
Tayyip Erdogan fell just short of the 50 pct needed to avoid this Sunday's vote.
Fri May 26 2023
Macron: Paris shooting was 'vile attack' on Kurds
French President Emmanuel Macron says a deadly shooting in Paris was a deliberate attack on Kurds.
Sat Dec 24 2022
Two dead, several wounded after shooting central Paris
The attack happened near a Kurdish cultural centre in Paris.
Fri Dec 23 2022
An assassination, a feud and the fight for power in Iraq's Kurdistan
The marriage of convenience between Iraqi Kurdistan's political dynasties is on the rocks.
Tue Dec 06 2022
Iran situation 'critical' with more than 300 killed - UN rights chief
The Islamic Republic has been gripped by nationwide protests since the death of 22-year-old Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini.
Tue Nov 22 2022
Turkey blames deadly bomb on Kurdish militants; PKK denies involvement
The explosion killed six people in Istanbul and police detained 47 people including a Syrian woman suspected of planting the bomb.
Tue Nov 15 2022
Istanbul police says Syrian woman main suspect, detains 46 over bombing
Ahlam Albashir said she was trained by Kurdish militants in Syria and entered Turkey through northwest Syria's Afrin region, police said.
Mon Nov 14 2022
Turkey blames Istanbul blast on Kurdish militants, arrests 22, including bomber
The person who carried out the incident, left the bomb, was detained, Turkey's Interior Minister confirms.
Mon Nov 14 2022
Iraq elects new president and premier, ending stalemate
Iraq's parliament elects Kurdish politician Abdul Latif Rashid as president, a key step toward forming a new government.
Fri Oct 14 2022
Iran protests over woman's death persist despite crackdown
Clashes between protesters and security forces persisted across Iran, with tensions especially high in Kurdish regions since Amini's death.
Wed Oct 12 2022
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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