Amazon rivers' low water levels bring fresh challenges for locals
Many of the traditional rural population who live on river banks have been relying on outside supplies of drinking water.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Locals hope Croatian bay becomes world's smallest sea
Residents of Karin Sea hopes it can be officially designated world's smallest sea, bringing more tourism and more environmental protection.
Wed Jul 24 2024
Russian scientists conduct autopsy on 44,000-year-old permafrost wolf carcass
Found by chance by locals in Yakutia's Abyyskiy district in 2021, the wolf's body is only now being properly examined by scientists.
Fri Jul 05 2024
Police monitor Taylor Swift gig decibels as Madrid locals fume at noise
A spokesperson said city hall was preparing fines for promoters of previous concerts that have been judged to have exceeded noise limits.
Fri May 31 2024
Selangor records highest sexual crime cases in past three years
Selangor recorded highest number of sexual crimes in the country over past three years, with 90 pct of the perpetrators being locals.
Wed May 15 2024
[LETTER TO EDITOR] On shaky ground: Protecting visitors in limestone hill enclaves
Authorities should also consider empowering locals about the potential hazards associated with limestone formations.
Thu Apr 18 2024
Violent protests in Indian city kills two, more than 80 injured
The violence erupted when officials moved to demolish a property that some locals considered a religious site.
Fri Feb 09 2024
Peru protests block access to Machu Picchu, stranding tourists
Locals protest over a new ticketing system halting rail transport to the iconic Incan site and leaving some tourists stranded.
Tue Jan 30 2024
Cop suspected of kidnapping Bangladeshi journalist suspended from work
The victim said was beaten, caned, kicked in the stomach and had his hands bound by locals claiming to be policemen who demanded RM1.9 mln.
Thu Nov 30 2023
Keeping lights off: Undocumented Afghans go underground in Pakistan
Some locals who are helping the Afghans arrange for food and water to be secretly smuggled into the shelter under the cover of night.
Fri Nov 10 2023
Foreign worker recruitment approval: Three subsectors ready to train locals
Barbershop, textile outlet, and jewellery shop owners have expressed their willingness to train locals to meet their labour needs.
Thu Sep 07 2023
Demolition of 300-year-old Iraq mosque minaret for road expansion enrages locals
Plans by the Basra governor to remove the minaret to end a traffic bottleneck in the city were known to religious and cultural authorities.
Sun Jul 16 2023
Lively air in Aidiladha celebration nationwide
In the nation's capital, Muslims both locals and foreigners performed prayers at the National Mosque.
Thu Jun 29 2023
Military's involvement in field hospital in Turkiye boosts country's standing - Mohamad
The field hospital started offered its level three medical services, including surgical procedures to locals.
Wed Apr 19 2023
Indonesia tightens security in Papua after nine killed in riot
The riot had started after locals, angered by rumours about a child kidnapping, started throwing rocks at Wamena police station.
Fri Feb 24 2023
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
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024