
India sends navigation satellite into orbit on ISRO rocket in landmark launch
India successfully launched into orbit a new navigation satellite aboard a home-grown rocket.
Thu Jan 30 2025

UNGA adopts milestone treaty against cybercrime
The UN General Assembly on Tuesday adopted the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, a landmark global treaty in bolstering international cooperation in the fight against such crimes
Wed Dec 25 2024

Singapore's 2024: New leadership, economic growth, and high-profile trials
A new prime minister after two decades, a thriving tourism sector driven by global music icons, and headline-grabbing legal sagas defined Singapore's landmark year in 2024.
Mon Dec 23 2024

Dominique Pelicot jailed for 20 years in landmark French mass rape trial
In all, the court found 47 of the defendants guilty of rape, two guilty of attempted rape and two guilty of sexual assault.
Thu Dec 19 2024

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

INSIGHT - In Russia, dozens of dissenters are held as psychiatric patients
Dozens of Russians face compulsory psychiatric treatment for their political views, say lawyers and human rights groups.
Sun Feb 23 2025

How does space travel affect astronaut health?
Here is an explanation of some of the effects on human health caused by space travel.
Sun Feb 23 2025

Can you distinguish between reality and deepfake?
Currently, Malaysia has no specific laws regulating deepfake technology.
Sun Feb 23 2025

Animated films seek to find a place in best picture Oscar race
Animated filmmakers now aim to be included to the best picture race after being shut out for several years.
Sun Feb 23 2025

Emotional trauma piles up for Ukraine's children three years after invasion
Teachers, psychologists and children are used to living in a state of chronic exhaustion without a clear end in sight, experts say.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Wedding content creation the big thing now for newlyleds
A wedding content creator's success does not rely solely in tech but in capturing emotions and bringing a couples love story to life.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Will Western companies return to Russia?
Easing restrictions could let some companies return to what was once a high-growth market under Trump's administration.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Chatbots pose challenge to guarding child mental health
Developers say AI companions can combat loneliness and improve users' social experiences in a safe space.
Sat Feb 22 2025

With blitz of policies, Trump goes beyond Project 2025's goals
Trump denies ties to Project 2025 but continues reshaping policies through executive power.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Almost half of chronic kidney patients in Malaysia lost their jobs - study
The study raises concerns about the future of chronic kidney patients, especially those who rely on long-term dialysis treatment.
Sat Feb 22 2025