COVID-19 victims remembered on Washington's National Mall with 650,000 white flags
An exhibition of white flags, covering more than 20 acres, representing Americans who have died of COVID-19 opened yesterday.
Sat Sep 18 2021
US passes 400,000 virus deaths as Europe battles surge
Biden has made tackling the pandemic his top priority as he prepares to take office on Wednesday.
Wed Jan 20 2021
Biden leads COVID memorial on eve of inauguration
Biden led a powerful tribute to the 400,000 Americans lost to COVID -19 as he arrived in Washington on the eve of his inauguration.
Wed Jan 20 2021
US closing landmarks, announces vehicle checks in Washington for inauguration
The National Park Service said Friday it was immediately closing the National Mall and iconic US landmarks in Washington.
Sat Jan 16 2021
Man sets himself on fire at Washington's National Mall
The incident followed dramatic scenes on the streets of the American capital when a 34-year-old woman led police on a high-speed car chase before being shot dead.
Sat Oct 05 2013
'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