Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16
Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or govt identification to enforce social media age cut-off.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Hong Kong jails 45 democracy activists in landmark national security trial
The Chinese and Hong Kong governments say the national security laws were necessary to restore order after mass pro-democracy protests.
Tue Nov 19 2024
Morocco and France sign landmark Rabat Declaration for reinforced partnership
In a historic move to strengthen the longstanding ties between Morocco and France, Moroccan King Mohammed VI and French President Emmanuel Macron signed the Rabat Declaration on a "reinforced exceptio
Thu Oct 31 2024
Australia's Qantas told to pay $114,000 to 3 sacked workers in landmark outsourcing case
Qantas claims the sackings were warranted as a cost-cutting measure during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Dewan Rakyat passes Constitution Amendment Bill on citizenship
Landmark legislation grants citizenship rights to children born abroad to Malaysian mothers.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Singapore's disgraced former transport minister jailed for 12 months in landmark case
S. Iswaran who was a cabinet member for 13 years, was sentenced to prison for obstructing justice and accepting over $300,000 in gifts.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Malaysia leads global charge to tackle lung disease at World Cancer Congress
Malaysia spearheaded the submission of a landmark World Health Organisation (WHO) Lung Health Resolution.
Tue Sep 24 2024
Cruelty to animal: Badminton player fined RM25,000
Samuel Lee pleads guilty to repeatedly beating a Husky at his house last month.
Fri Aug 30 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
Brunei, Malaysia strengthen ties with diplomatic visit and landmark border meeting
The recent visit by Brunei Darussalam's Minister to Malaysia has solidified the close relationship between the two countries.
Fri Jul 12 2024
China's lunar probe could return with answer to origins of solar system
The landmark mission aims to retrieve the world's first rock and soil samples from the dark lunar hemisphere.
Mon Jun 03 2024
Europe sets benchmark for rest of the world with landmark AI laws
Europe's landmark rules on artificial intelligence will enter into force next month after EU countries endorsed today.
Tue May 21 2024
Part of Denmark's historic stock exchange reduced to empty shell after blaze
The blaze ripped through the 400-year-old landmark, toppling its spire.
Wed Apr 17 2024
Swiss women win landmark climate victory at human rights court
The verdicts will set a precedent for future litigation on how rising temperatures affect people's right to a liveable planet.
Tue Apr 09 2024
International Court of Justice orders Israel to take action to address famine in Gaza
In a landmark ruling, judges at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) have unanimously ordered Israel to take immediate and effective action to guarantee the delivery of basic food supplies to Gaza
Fri Mar 29 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
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024