
Amid the luxuries, this year's Oscars gift bags include wildfire recovery help
Recipients will get a one-year membership to Bright Harbor, a disaster recovery service that helps survivors navigate what happens next.
Sun Mar 02 2025

Shanghai celebrates Lunar New Year with a dogs' dinner
The feast, cherished by Chinese-speaking communities, unites families to mark the end of one year and welcome another.
Tue Jan 28 2025
Consider This: ASEAN Chair 2025 — Malaysia’s Vision for Regional Progress
As Malaysia takes the helm as ASEAN Chair in 2025, it steps into a leadership role for one of the world’s most dynamic regions. ASEAN is on track to become the fourth-largest economic bloc by 2030, but it faces immense challenges: from navigating an increasingly fragmented global order to advancing regional integration amid rising protectionism. Can Malaysia’s chairmanship make a lasting impact in just one year? And how can ASEAN strengthen its collective voice and economic clout in a polarised world? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Datuk Professor Dr Mohd Faiz Abdullah, Chairperson of the Institute of Strategic & International Studies, better known as ISIS Malaysia.
Mon Jan 13 2025

Malaysia calls on international community to unite and take decisive action against Israel
"The time to act has come," says Ministry of Foreign Affairs, marking one year since the Zionist regime's atrocities against Palestine.
Tue Oct 08 2024

Israel bombs Lebanon, Gaza ahead of one-year anniversary of Oct. 7 attacks
Israel's defence minister declares all options were open for retaliation against arch-enemy Iran.
Mon Oct 07 2024

What war crimes are Israel and Hamas accused of one year on?
The court has ordered Israel to ensure basic food supplies for Palestinians in Gaza and immediately halt its military offensive in Rafah.
Sat Oct 05 2024

British entrepreneur Mike Lynch among missing after luxury yacht sinks off Sicily
Fifteen people escaped before it went down, including Mike Lynch's wife, Angela Bacares, who owned the boat, and a one-year-old girl.
Tue Aug 20 2024

ANALYSIS - Is France governable? The budget is an early test
If no way forward emerges, the constitution requires a delay of one year before new elections.
Wed Jul 10 2024

As famine looms in Sudan, the hungry eat soil and leaves
Nearly five million people in the country are close to famine as Sudan's civil war passes the one-year mark.
Sun May 12 2024

Vietnam president resigns after one year on the job, government says
The government said Vo Van Thuong violated party rules, "affecting the reputation of the Party, State and him personally."
Wed Mar 20 2024

Turkey earthquake survivors struggle to rebuild their lives one year on
More than 215,000 people live in container homes in Hatay.
Mon Feb 05 2024

Opposition lacks strength to move no-confidence motion in Parliament - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this is evident as the opposition has yet to move any no-confidence motion in the one year of the MADANI govt.
Thu Jan 11 2024

Spanish court convicts arbitrator who awarded $15 bln to sultan's heirs in Malaysia dispute
Gonzalo Stampa was sentenced to six months in jail and barred from operating for one year, according to the ruling.
Tue Jan 09 2024

PDRM traffic police counter draws crowd at MADANI Government One Year Anniversary Programme
The public started queuing at PDRM counter by 7 am, although it opened only at 9 am, to get the offer of up to 50 pct for traffic summons.
Fri Dec 08 2023

Over 5,000 jobs on offer at MADANI Govt One Year Anniversary Programme
The programme, which runs from 9 am to 10 pm, will also serve as a platform for the government to engage with the people.
Fri Dec 08 2023

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows
Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia and Iceland made the grade, according to IQAir.
Wed Mar 12 2025