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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024