UN 'urgently calls on Israel to open up' North Gaza to humanitarian operations
UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said at a news conference that "access to North Gaza governorate is still extremely limited.
Tue Nov 12 2024
South Korea's Yoon pledges focus on economy after election shock
In his first news conference in 21 months, Yoon pledged to focus on improving the economy and tackling what he called the national emergency of flagging birth rates.
Thu May 09 2024
Thai PM walks out of news conference over question on ex-leader Thaksin
Prayuth's enmity with the billionaire Shinawatra family goes back more than a decade.
Thu Jan 26 2023
Malaysia's new PM Anwar says first priority is cost of living
In a news conference, Anwar also said support for his ruling coalition exceeded two-thirds majority in parliament.
Fri Nov 25 2022
The party's over for illegal raves, Italy's new government says
PM Giorgia Meloni told a news conference that Italy needed to tighten the rules to bring it into line with European neighbours.
Tue Nov 01 2022
Greek PM defends migration policy in heated exchange with journalist
The journalist accused Kyriakos Mitsotakis of "narcissistic abuse" during a news conference with the Dutch PM in Athens.
Wed Nov 10 2021
Japan princess overcomes money scandal, PTSD to marry college sweetheart
Their marriage next week will mainly consist of filing paperwork, then holding a news conference.
Thu Oct 21 2021
German chancellor candidate hopeful apologises for laughing during visit to deadly flood zone
A widely shared video showed Laschet joking with colleagues and laughing while President Frank-Walter Steinmeier was holding a news conference.
Sun Jul 18 2021
Harris takes on graft in Guatemala and tells migrants 'do not come'
Harris said at a news conference alongside Giammattei. "If you come to our border, you will be turned back."
Tue Jun 08 2021
Tennis - Osaka fined $15,000 after win, warned of French Open expulsion
Osaka announces she would boycott news conferences while in Paris to raise awareness of players' mental well-being.
Mon May 31 2021
New Zealand's largest city Auckland back to lockdown after COVID-19 case
The rest of New Zealand will be put into Level 2 restrictions that limit public gatherings, among others, Ardern told a news conference.
Sat Feb 27 2021
On the cusp of Brexit trade deal, EU and UK hash out final details
There was no official confirmation of a deal but a news conference was expected in London on Thursday morning.
Thu Dec 24 2020
Singapore approves Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in Asia first
The city-state's top health official, Kenneth Mak, told a news conference that Singapore had secured enough vaccines for all residents.
Mon Dec 14 2020
Hong Kong disqualifies 4 pro-democracy legislators
The four lawmakers Alvin Yeung, Dennis Kwok, Kwok Ka-ki and Kenneth Leung confirmed that they were disqualified in a news conference with the press.
Wed Nov 11 2020
At least three killed in Vienna attack involving multiple assailants, locations
Nehammer said at the start of the news conference that "several" people had been killed.
Tue Nov 03 2020
'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