Japanese nuclear bombs survivors' group wins Nobel Peace Prize
Hibakusha, survivors of the only two nuclear bombs used in war, have devoted their lives to advocating for a nuclear-free world.
Fri Oct 11 2024
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus was arch foe of ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina
Muhammad Yunus and the Grameen Bank he founded won the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize for helping lift millions from poverty.
Tue Aug 06 2024
Nobel Peace Prize winner says Iranian people will prevail against rulers
Children of Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi read speech sent from jail.
Mon Dec 11 2023
Malala Yousafzai likens Taliban's treatment of women to apartheid in Mandela lecture
Malala Yousafzai said the Taliban's actions should be considered "gender apartheid" and that it had "in effect ... made girlhood illegal".
Wed Dec 06 2023
Henry Kissinger, American diplomat and Nobel winner, dead at 100
Henry Kissinger left an indelible mark on US foreign policy, which earned him a controversial Nobel Peace Prize.
Thu Nov 30 2023
Jailed Iranian Nobel laureate Mohammadi goes on hunger strike - Activist media
Narges Mohammadi began a hunger strike in protest against what she said was the jail's failure to give her access to medical care.
Tue Nov 07 2023
Jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi wins 2023 Nobel Peace Prize
Mohammadi is currently serving multiple sentences in Tehran's Evin Prison amounting to about 12 years imprisonment.
Fri Oct 06 2023
Belarus court jails Nobel Peace Prize winner Bialiatski for 10 years
Ales Bialiatski was found guilty for financing protests and other crimes, in a case that rights groups say was politically motivated.
Fri Mar 03 2023
Nobel 2022 prize season under shadow of war in Ukraine
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate will be revealed on October 7 in Oslo and will hold special significance this year, experts say.
Mon Oct 03 2022
South Africa's Archbishop Desmond Tutu dies aged 90
Tutu was a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and veteran of South Africa's struggle against white minority rule.
Sun Dec 26 2021
Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala marries at home in Britain
Malala and her new husband Asser got married in the city of Birmingham and celebrated at home with their families.
Wed Nov 10 2021
For Philippine media under fire, Nobel a 'shot in the arm'
When Ressa shared the Nobel Peace Prize last week for representing press freedom, other media outlets under fire took heart.
Tue Oct 12 2021
Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa: "I'm in shock"
Philippines journalist Maria Ressa, who won the Nobel Peace Prize says she was stunned by the news.
Fri Oct 08 2021
Nobel Peace Prize: Is this Greta Thunberg's year?
Thunberg would be the second-youngest winner in history by a few months, after Pakistan's Malala Yousafzai.
Fri Oct 01 2021
This year's Nobel Peace Prize draws hundreds of nominees
Reporters without Borders, the International Fact-Checking Network and the Committee to Protect Journalists are nominated too.
Tue Mar 02 2021
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024