Deadliest year for Rohingya at sea in years as 180 presumed drowned
The possible sinking of a boat with 180 Rohingya Muslims on board will make 2022 one of the worst years for the community as refugees try to flee desperate conditions in camps in Bangladesh.
Mon Dec 26 2022
India finds serious violations at firm linked to Gambia deaths, suspends production
The deaths of 69 children in Gambia - one of the worst such incidents involving drugs from India - have come as a blow to the industry.
Thu Oct 13 2022
Pakistan flood-borne diseases could get 'out of control' as deaths rise
Angelina Jolie arrived in Pakistan and visited communities affected by flooding in Dadu district, one of the worst-hit areas.
Wed Sep 21 2022
Johor Bahru hit by worst flash floods in 10 years
A heavy downpour caused flash floods described as one of the worst to hit the city of Johor Bahru today.
Tue Aug 02 2022
Stocks dive, oil surges as Russia invades Ukraine
The market was always trying to judge if they would stop at Donbass, and it looks pretty clear that they are moving toward Kyiv, which was always one of the worst case scenarios.
Thu Feb 24 2022
Typhoon death toll in Philippines' Bohol province hits 49 - provincial governor
Bohol is one of the worst-hit areas after a powerful typhoon slammed into the country last week.
Sun Dec 19 2021
Worst high tide phenomenon for Kuala Kedah residents, but not alarming
The high tide phenomenon that hit several areas in the state, especially in Kuala Kedah, last night was described by residents as one of the worst compared to previous tidal occurrences.
Sat Nov 06 2021
All children in Britain to be offered flu shots this autumn
All children will be offered flu shots this autumn amid fears Britain could be facing one of the worst seasons on record.
Thu Jul 08 2021
Hair today, gone tomorrow - Belgian barber shops reopen
Belgium has been one of the worst hit countries in the world, by the pandemic, with more than 21,000 dead.
Sat Feb 06 2021
Raging virus, few shots - How Brazil missed its chance to secure COVID-19 vaccines
The delays leave Brazil's 210 million residents vulnerable to one of the worst coronavirus outbreaks on the planet.
Wed Jan 27 2021
Will the ghost of 1998 haunt the Ringgit?
There seems to be no respite for the Ringgit: it lost 6% in the past month and has been dubbed one of the worst performing emerging Asian currencies.
Tue Dec 06 2016
Lightning kills four elephants in Sri Lanka
Four elephants, including two calves, were killed by lightning in northern Sri Lanka in one of the worst wildlife tragedies to hit the country in years.
Sun May 08 2016
'Stop spreading rumours about Batu dam' - Azmin
Selangor Menteri Besar, Mohamed Azmin Ali today called on irresponsible quarters to stop spreading rumours especially when the country is facing one of the worst floods in decades.
Fri Dec 26 2014
Death toll rises to 39 in Mali river boat disaster
The death toll from one of the worst ever river boat sinkings in Mali has jumped to 39, including many young children.
Sun Oct 13 2013
20 kids, 6 adults massacred in US school
An armed gunman slaughtered 20 small children and six adults at a Connecticut school on Friday, in one of the worst mass shooting in US.
Sat Dec 15 2012
'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