Face masks to become a personal choice in England, minister says
Legal lockdown restrictions are due to be removed on July 19 under the government's roadmap.
Mon Jul 05 2021
Rhino poachers are back after South Africa eases lockdown restrictions
Rhinos are sometimes shot with a tranquiliser gun before the horn is hacked off, resulting in the animal being left to bleed to death.
Tue May 04 2021
England expands COVID-19 vaccination programme to more groups
Britain hopes progress with rolling out the vaccines will enable it to ease some of the economically damaging lockdown restrictions in March
Sun Jan 17 2021
COVID-19 cases in Philippines rise to 25,930 with 539 new reported cases
The number of recoveries further climbed to 5,954 after 248 more patients have survived the disease.
Sun Jun 14 2020
India announces easing of lockdown restrictions
India has so far reported more than 18,600 positive new coronavirus cases and 775 deaths.
Sat Apr 25 2020
Trump team signs transition agreement with Biden White House after delays
The move will allow Trump's team to coordinate directly with federal agencies and access documents.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Pakistani forces launch midnight raid on ex-PM Imran Khan's supporters, local media reports
At least six people, including four paramilitary soldiers, were killed before the Tuesday night raid was launched.
Wed Nov 27 2024
IPIC case: Najib, Mohd Irwan granted DNAA for six CBT charges involving RM6.6 billion
The judge made the decision after allowing the DNAA application submitted by the lawyers representing Najib and Mohd Irwan, respectively.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Gunfire heard across Beirut as Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes effect
Streams of cars began heading to southern Lebanon, which borders Israel, after the ceasefire.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Australia moves closer to ban social media for children
Australian parliament's lower house passes the bill, even as Google and Meta press the government to delay the legislation
Wed Nov 27 2024
Prospect of Lebanon ceasefire leaves Gazans feeling abandoned
Months of US-backed Arab mediation have yet to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Four bodies recovered from capsized tourist boat off Egypt's Red Sea coast
The boat, the Sea Story, capsized on Monday near the Sataya Reef while carrying 31 tourists and 13 crew on a multi-day diving trip.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UTP introduced a first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Integrated Engineering with Honours
UTP has proudly unveiled Malaysia's first multidisciplinary engineering programme.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Biden to push for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Lebanon deal
The US "will make another push, with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others, to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza," says Joe Biden.
Wed Nov 27 2024
JPS issues flood warning, 30 villages in Pasir Puteh expected to be inundated
Flooding is expected near Sungai Semerak, Pasir Puteh, affecting low-lying villages within 5km of the river, according to PRABN.
Wed Nov 27 2024