About 40 French museums subjected to cyberattack, hackers demand ransom
In the cyberattack, cybercriminals targeted a system that "centralises financial data" of organisations, according to police.
Tue Aug 06 2024
Beijing shuts parks, museums as China's COVID cases rise
China fights a spike in cases, deepening concerns about its economy and dampening hopes for a quick post-coronavirus reopening.
Tue Nov 22 2022
Museums around the world are joining forces to address mental health challenges
Many international museums are rethinking their missions in an attempt to address this social issue.
Fri Oct 14 2022
A new Museum of Homelessness is putting down roots in London
Museums are increasingly becoming veritable social spaces, where the collective takes precedence over the individual experience.
Mon Oct 10 2022
Man topples ancient Roman busts in Vatican museums
The man toppled two ancient Roman busts in the Vatican Museums, causing moderate damage before being stopped by staff and arrested.
Fri Oct 07 2022
In Brazil, museums are striving to preserve the heritage of Indigenous peoples
The survival of Brazil's Indigenous peoples has been particularly endangered since the 2018 election of Jair Bolsonaro.
Sun Sep 11 2022
Qatar to re-install Zidane statue that sparked backlash
The 5-metre bronze work called "Coup de tte" was removed days after its unveiling after it was criticised for promoting idolatry.
Wed Jun 08 2022
Art fairs are opening up to influencers... on certain conditions
If they have quickly become the darlings of museums, art fairs are still reluctant to call on these art world newcomers.
Mon May 16 2022
Netherlands to go into strict Christmas lockdown
All non-essential shops and services, including restaurants, hairdressers, museums and gyms will be closed from Sunday until Jan. 14.
Sun Dec 19 2021
COVID: Museums' income declined due to 70 per cent drop in visitors - Nancy
Nancy said exhibitions were held to encourage the public to visit museums, in line with the ministry's slogan of 'Coming Back Stronger'.
Tue Dec 07 2021
In Oxford, refugees are being trained as tour guides
These volunteers will lead tours and organize digital events to introduce the collections of these museums to the public.
Sat Nov 27 2021
MOTAC releases list of arts, culture and heritage premises allowed to operate in CMCO, RMCO
The premises which involved museums, libraries, art galleries, centres for cultural heritage arts and performances would operate in accordance with SOP.
Mon Mar 08 2021
Cellist turns locked-down museums into backdrop for 'healing art'
Cellist Camille Thomas has put them together to create what she hopes will be a balm for troubled times.
Sat Nov 28 2020
Teens behind latest art damage on Berlin's Museum Island
Several teenagers sprayed graffiti on a piece of art outside one of Berlin's most famous museums.
Sun Oct 25 2020
Ceritalah ASEAN - Museums as mirrors
In Southeast Asia, such institutions have usually been dominated by the State, pushing a certain narrative forward.
Mon Feb 05 2018
'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
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024