Titanic sub operator suspends expeditions after deadly implosion
The company had planned two expeditions to the century-old Titanic ruins, located in a remote corner of the North Atlantic, for June 2024.
Fri Jul 07 2023
EXPLAINER: What would happen if Ukraine joined NATO?
Any expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization must be agreed by all 31 members.
Wed Jul 05 2023
N. Korea slams US for being behind Japan's military 'collusion' with NATO
North Korea said Monday the United States is behind Japan's move to seek military "collusion" with the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Mon May 15 2023
When you eat mussels, you're also consuming... microplastics
The most widely consumed species of mussels around the world are believed to contain microplastics.
Wed Dec 23 2020
Warmer seas keep hurricanes stronger for longer, study says
The study warns that climate change may mean inland communities are increasingly at risk from strong storms.
Thu Nov 12 2020
Film reveals Greta Thunberg as steely, funny and a secret dancer
The Swedish teenager allowed film-maker Nathan Grossman to follow her for a year after he met her in 2018 on the first day of her school.
Mon Sep 07 2020
Anonymous hackers target Iceland sites in whaling protest
Activist hackers from the Anonymous collective have claimed responsibility for bringing down five government websites in Iceland in a protest against whale-hunting by the North Atlantic nation.
Mon Nov 30 2015
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce
Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says
So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed
Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024