Japan quake rescuers race against time as survival limit nears
Survival rates drop off 72 hours after the quake, according to emergency responders.
Thu Jan 04 2024
Cabinet Ministers pray for people's wellbeing, committed to advancing the country
Ushering in a new chapter, the Unity Government ministers extend the New Year's Day wishes for 2024, where they pray for the wellbeing of the people.
Mon Jan 01 2024
Thailand imposes new restrictions amid coronavirus outbreak
Officials in Bangkok have announced new restrictions, including the closure of some entertainment facilities during the New Year's holiday.
Wed Dec 30 2020
Istanbul nightclub attacker claims he acted on direct orders from Daish
Abdulgadir Masharipov had initially been told to attack the area around the central Taksim square and said his instructions came from Raqqa.
Wed Jan 18 2017
Suspect in Istanbul nightclub attack 'admits guilt'
The suspected gunman was born in Uzbekistan and received training in Afghanistan.
Tue Jan 17 2017
Istanbul New Year's nightclub attacker caught
The gunman suspected of killing 39 people in an Istanbul nightclub on New Year's Day has been caught by police in the city's Esenyurt district.
Mon Jan 16 2017
Turkey says Istanbul nightclub attacker probably Uighur
Kaynak described the man as a "specially trained" member of a cell who carried out the attack alone and said that the possibility of him fleeing abroad could not be ruled out.
Fri Jan 06 2017
Suspected Kurdish militants kill two in car bombing in Turkey's Izmir
The explosion and gunfire outside the main courthouse in Izmir highlighted the country's deteriorating security after a gunman killed 39 people in a New Year's Day mass shooting.
Fri Jan 06 2017
North Korea's Kim says close to test launch of ICBM
"Research and development of cutting edge arms equipment is actively progressing and ICBM rocket test launch preparation is in its last stage," Kim said during a televised New Year's Day speech.
Sun Jan 01 2017
New Year baby 2016
New Year's Day bundle of joy
Sat Jan 02 2016
12 weapons found in Palestinian envoy's mission: Prague police
Investigators have found 12 weapons inside the Palestinian mission in Prague where a New Year's day explosion fatally wounded its envoy.
Sun Jan 05 2014
Danielle Steel honoured by France
Bestselling US author Danielle Steel has been awarded France's highest honour, one of hundreds of personalities to be given the Legion d'honneur on New Year's Day.
Thu Jan 02 2014
KL LRT, Monorail, RapidKL bus services extended till 2am on New Year's day
Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad will monitor the number of users and look into extending the rail services or add more trains.
Sat Dec 28 2013
S.African park loses 3 rhinos on New Year's Day
South Africa's fight against rhino poaching has been dealt a blow with three rhinos killed at the Kruger National Park since this year.
Thu Jan 10 2013
Evra: No defeat at Wigan this time
Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has promised there will be no repeat of last season's debilitating defeat at Wigan Athletic when the sides meet again on New Year's Day.
Mon Dec 31 2012
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024