Iran's Supreme Leader approves Mokhber as interim president, declares 5 days mourning
Iran now has a maximum period of 50 days before a presidential election must be held to choose Ebrahim Raisi's successor.
Mon May 20 2024
Russians lower flags in mourning, suspects charged in deadly concert hall attack
Vladimir Putin pledges to punish all those behind the attack, in which 137 people were killed, including three children and 182 injured.
Mon Mar 25 2024
Sarawak declares two days of mourning
The state government said that flags would be flown at half-mast throughout Sarawak, and any entertainment events would be postponed.
Wed Feb 21 2024
State mourning declared after 14 dead, 25 injured in Prague University mass shooting
The Czech government has designated Dec 23 as a national day of mourning following the mass shooting at a Prague University.
Fri Dec 22 2023
Honduras bus crash leaves 10 dead, president declares national mourning
The bus, carrying nearly 60 people, crashed into a bridge before tipping into a stream at the bottom of the ravine about 41 kilometers.
Wed Dec 06 2023
Queen Elizabeth's funeral costs British Government US$200 million
The funeral and associated events honouring Queen Elizabeth II, which took place during a period of national mourning, incurred an estimated cost of nearly US$200 million
Fri May 19 2023
Senegal declares national mourning after bus crash kills dozens
The accident occurred after the tyre of one passenger bus burst, sending it into the path of another bus coming in the opposite direction.
Mon Jan 09 2023
Brazil announces 3 days of mourning following Pele's death
Brazil declared three days of mourning Thursday following the death of Pele.
Fri Dec 30 2022
Halloween events, K-pop shows cancelled amid mourning for victims of Itaewon stampede
Most Halloween festivals, events and parades, as well as shows by K-pop stars have been cancelled as the country mourns the deaths of at least 153 people in an overnight stampede.
Sun Oct 30 2022
S Korean President announces national mourning period over Itaewon stampede
President Yoon Suk Yeol announced a period of national mourning and ordered the lowering of flags after a deadly stampede killed at least 151 people in Seoul.
Sun Oct 30 2022
Canada PM Trudeau declares holiday to mourn Queen Elizabeth
Canada announced a 10-day mourning period after Elizabeth died at her holiday home in Scotland on Thursday.
Wed Sep 14 2022
India declares state mourning on Sunday to honour Queen Elizabeth II
India, being a Commonwealth realm, has declared Sept 11 a day of national mourning to honour the memory of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II.
Sat Sep 10 2022
Royal mourning to last until seven days after queen's funeral
The palace did not say when the funeral would be held, but it is likely to take place around 11 days after the queen's death on Thursday.
Fri Sep 09 2022
UK starts mourning Queen's death with many activities postponed, cancelled
The UK started a 10-day mourning shortly after an announcement from Buckingham Palace declared the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday.
Fri Sep 09 2022
Britain's King Charles to address a nation in mourning
Charles automatically became monarch of the United Kingdom and the head of state of 14 other realms, including Australia, Canada and New Zealand.
Fri Sep 09 2022
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