Olympics: Tradition, fireworks and a moment of silence as Tokyo Games start
Regardless, it marks a coming together of the world with an audience from around the globe and at various stages of the pandemic tuning in to watch the start of the greatest show in sport.
Fri Jul 23 2021
Ten years on, Japan mourns victims of earthquake and Fukushima disaster
With a moment of silence, prayers and anti-nuclear protests, Japan on Thursday mourned about 20,000 victims of the massive earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan 10 years ago.
Thu Mar 11 2021
Biden leads Americans in moment of silence to mourn 500,000 U.S. COVID-19 deaths
Biden ordered that all flags on federal properties and military facilities be lowered to half-staff until Friday at sunset to commemorate the dead.
Tue Feb 23 2021
Sarawak heli crash: Moment of silence in Parliament for victims
A moment of silence was observed for one minute in Dewan Rakyat today to mark the passing Datuk Noriah Kasnon and Datuk Wan Mohammmad Khair-il Anwar Wan Ahmad in the May 5 tragedy.
Mon May 16 2016
Japan marks 5th anniversary of quake, tsunami disaster with moment of silence
Japan paused on Friday to mark five years since an offshore earthquake spawned a monster tsunami that left about 18,500 people dead or missing.
Fri Mar 11 2016
'Obama pulled up his own chair'
A moment of silence ensued as the US President Barrack Obama walked in and faced the 10 Malaysian civil society leaders lined up in front of him.
Mon Apr 28 2014
MH370: Parliament expresses condolences
Dewan Rakyat observes a moment of silence & offers condolences to the family members of passengers and crew on MH370.
Tue Mar 25 2014
Internet 'moment of silence' to mark US school tragedy
Tech leaders and celebrities joined a call for an "Internet moment of silence" to remember the victims of the Connecticut school massacre.
Thu Dec 20 2012
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
What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars
Here's a summary of the policies Donald Trump has said he will pursue when he takes office on Jan. 20.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024