Stop cyberbullying, Nakano and I are friends - Muhammad Shah
Muhammad Shah Firdaus said 'netizens' attacking Shinji Nakano's social media could harm their friendship.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Kirin's electric spoon leaps from Ig Nobel infamy to the dinner table
Researchers claim the electrified spoon can promote healthier eating by enhancing salty tastes without extra sodium.
Sun May 26 2024
Samurai trash collectors clean Tokyo streets after Halloween revels
Occasions such as Halloween leave a lot of trash, as street drinking becomes common in bustling areas and tourist spots, Keisuke Naka said.
Wed Nov 01 2023
Tennis - Murray wins first match in Washington since tearful 2018 appearance
The 36-year-old former world number one recovered in the opening set tiebreak to defeat American Brandon Nakashima.
Thu Aug 03 2023
Three dead, one injured in stabbing, shooting incident in Japan - Media
NHK reports that a man dressed in camouflage stabbed a woman with a knife and shot what appeared to be a hunting rifle in the city of Nakano in Nagano prefecture.
Thu May 25 2023
Davos 2023: Greta Thunberg to meet IEA chief Birol
Thunberg is due to meet Birol along with fellow campaigners Helena Gualinga, Vanessa Nakate and Luisa Neubauer.
Thu Jan 19 2023
Japan police chief to resign over Abe shooting, citing 'fresh start'
Security in Nara on the day of the shooting had been widely seen as insufficient and was seriously flawed, experts have said.
Thu Aug 25 2022
With Japan's ex-PM Abe pale and lifeless, a doctor at the scene prayed for a miracle
Shingo Nakaoka knew that any attempt to revive the former Japanese premier was likely to be in vain.
Tue Jul 19 2022
Japanese police chief admits task to protect Shinzo Abe failed
The head of the Japanese general police department Itaru Nakamura admitted on Wednesday that the task of protecting former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had not been completed.
Wed Jul 13 2022
Explainer - Inflation to nuclear power: What's at stake in Japan's election
If the LDP wins by a solid margin, Kishida would be able to consolidate control of the party with three years to drive through legislation.
Thu Jul 07 2022
Retiree sets up community centre to help generate income for villagers
Among the skills courses offered at the centre are batik printing, painting, cooking and sewing, Rosnah said.
Sat Jan 22 2022
Japan team carries out world-first spinal cord stem cell trial
The team hopes to see whether the stem cell implants will improve neurological function and quality of life.
Mon Jan 17 2022
Climate change: Young people in the frontlines
It's not surprising that young people are increasingly speaking up and taking action on climate-change-related issues.
Sat Oct 02 2021
Ahead of COP26, young climate activists come together to drive change
Young people are in the spotlight, taking the stage at the "Youth4Climate: Driving Ambition."
Wed Sep 29 2021
Bitcoin, world's first and biggest cryptocurrency
Bitcoin has over the past year increasingly won support from small and large investors, including on Wall Street and Elon Musk.
Wed Sep 08 2021
'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