Food companies sell products that are less healthy in poorer countries, says report
It is the first time the index has split the assessment into low and high-income countries.
Fri Nov 08 2024
Local man held for employing 43 Vietnamese workers without valid permit
During the raid, 20 women and 23 men, all Vietnamese nationals, were working to clean and process swiftlet birds' nests, police said.
Thu Jun 13 2024
Scientists unveil 240-million-year-old reptile likened to dragon
The Dinocephalosaurus orientalis fossils were discovered in Guizhou province, southern China.
Sat Feb 24 2024
Hundreds join largest Loch Ness monster hunt in 50 years in Scotland
"The Quest", said they would be using surveying equipment that had not previously been tried at the loch, including thermal drones.
Mon Aug 28 2023
Two sea turtles nest on Spain's Mediterranean coast as waters warm
Spain, France and Italy have been recording an increased presence of loggerhead turtle egg clutches.
Sat Jun 24 2023
Rescues dwindle in Turkey after earthquake as aid trickles into Syria
Two people were pulled alive from the rubble in Turkey on Thursday, more than 10 days after the massive earthquake hit the region.
Fri Feb 17 2023
Morocco 1-0 Portugal: Atlas Lions make history as En-Nesyri gives Africa its first World Cup semi-finalist
Walid Regragui's side saw off Spain on penalties in the last 16, but this was even more impressive and notable.
Sat Dec 10 2022
Canada 1-2 Morocco: En-Nesyri secures top spot for Atlas Lions
Morocco became the first African team to top a World Cup group for 24 years after beating Canada 2-1 on Thursday.
Thu Dec 01 2022
MetMalaysia continues advisory on Typhoon Nesat
MetMalaysia said the typhoon was located about 140 km southeast of Hainan, China.
Wed Oct 19 2022
MetMalaysia issues advisory on Typhoon Nesat
In a statement today, MetMalaysia said the typhoon was located about 380 km east of Hainan, China.
Tue Oct 18 2022
Signalling Google with just a look isn't something out of sci-fi, it's already here
As its name suggests, the principle of the new feature Look and Talk is to look at the device and launch a request directly.
Tue May 17 2022
From spreads to shampoo, palm oil is part of everyday life
Indonesia's plan to ban palm oil exports will deal a blow to the world's top food and consumer products companies.
Mon Apr 25 2022
Oreo-maker, Nestle, Pepsi face pressure from European employees over Russia
The emerging employee activism comes on top of Ukraine's repeated appeals to Western companies to go beyond current sanctions and cut all commercial ties with Russia.
Thu Apr 14 2022
Paralympics - Ukraine athletes appeal for peace with banner at Beijing Games
The entire 20-member delegation held up a "peace for all" message, accompanied by raised fists.
Fri Mar 11 2022
Olympics - Beijing to close Games marked by COVID measures, Valieva doping scandal
Beijing hands the Olympic flag to Milan-Cortina today.
Sun Feb 20 2022
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024