Why has ethnic violence escalated in India's Manipur state again?
The state of 3.2 million people, which borders Myanmar, has been hit by a fresh spate of violence over the last week.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Japan's latest tourism headache is American arrested for damaging Tokyo shrine
Japan struggles to cope with misbehaving visitors amid a boom in inbound tourism.
Fri Nov 15 2024
Internet suspended in parts of India's Manipur as students clash with police
Hundreds of Meitei students took to the streets over continuing ethnic strife, calling for a change in the leadership.
Wed Sep 11 2024
Heat stroke risk won't stop Japan's ageing farmers as temperatures soar
The authorities this year have issued warnings about heat-related illnesses as the temperatures soared to 40 Celsius in several cities.
Sat Aug 31 2024
19 dead after road cave-in in south China's Guangdong
The cave-in area measures 184.3 square metres on a section of the Meizhou-Dabu Expressway.
Wed May 01 2024
US rights report on India cites abuses in Manipur, harassment of media and minorities
The US assessment said religious minorities in India reported discrimination including calls for violence and spread of misinformation.
Tue Apr 23 2024
India's Manipur state buries victims of ethnic clashes
Earlier efforts to carry out the last rites of the deceased were marred by conflicts between the communities.
Thu Dec 21 2023
Trump: I have not read Hitler's 'Mein Kampf'
Donald Trump has promised to crack down illegal immigration and restrict legal immigration if elected to a second four-year term in office.
Wed Dec 20 2023
Two DAP politicians withdraw appeal in defamation suit, High Court award of RM350,000 in damages stands
Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun also withdrew her cross-appeal against the quantum of damages.
Wed Oct 11 2023
In India's brutal ethnic war, women are participants as well as victims
Kukis say a loosely formed group of Meitei women is responsible for instigating some of the rapes of women of the minority community.
Tue Aug 08 2023
Around 33 tribal militants killed in clashes in India's Manipur - Minister
The violence began when tribal groups clashed with ethnic majority Meitei people, over economic benefits and quotas given to the tribes.
Mon May 29 2023
Helen Mirren: Starring in 'Golda' like playing British monarch
For Helen Mirren, playing Israel's only female prime minister, Golda Meir, was not unlike a role as a British monarch.
Tue Feb 21 2023
Tokyo to demolish historic baseball stadium despite outcry
Tokyo's government said Meiji Jingu Stadium and neighbouring sports venues to be bulldozed and rebuilt as part of a new high-rise complex.
Mon Feb 20 2023
King, Queen extend Chap Goh Mei, Thaipusam greetings
Their Majesties have extended Chap Goh Mei greetings to the Chinese Chinese community and Thaipusam greetings to Hindus in Malaysia.
Sun Feb 05 2023
Pearly-Thinaah crash out, Pang Ron-Mei Xing delight crowd
The world number six pair crashed out of the BWF World Tour Super 1000 tournament in straight sets 19-21,14-21 to Bulgarian siblings.
Tue Jan 10 2023
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