Newborn left in front of mosque with note of apology
The note indicated the child had been left due to the parents' inability to care for her and pleading for her to be taken to an orphanage.
Mon Nov 06 2023
Dozens of babies die in orphanage as Sudan war takes grim toll on Khartoum
Without enough staff to care for them, they succumbed to severe malnutrition and dehydration, the doctor said.
Mon May 29 2023
Ukraine seeks to trace thousands of 'orphans' scattered by war
With help from UN child agency UNICEF, Ukraine is still trying to reach some 26,000 children.
Mon Sep 12 2022
"They're so young": Residents of Ukrainian orphanage flee to safety
More than 200 children evacuated from an orphanage in Ukraine's conflict zone arrived in the western city of Lviv.
Sun Mar 06 2022
WWF-Malaysia partners with MERCY Malaysia to support frontliners
The donations were used to set up hand-washing kiosks in several schools and orphanages around Sabah.
Fri Mar 04 2022
Mobile library restarts in Afghan capital, delighting children
A mobile library bus chugged to a Kabul orphanage and opened its doors for the first time since the Taliban's return to power.
Tue Dec 07 2021
Kenyan elephant sanctuary tests goats' milk as healthier feed option
An elephant orphanage in Kenya is testing goat milk as a food for its small herd as a potentially healthier and cheaper form of nutrition.
Wed Oct 27 2021
Big-hearted eight-year-old boy wants to help orphans through second book sale
Krishh Haran wants to help orphanages in need and children who need money, so they can buy food, toys, books.
Wed Oct 20 2021
Up to 17 US missionaries and family kidnapped in Haiti - Media
The missionaries were traveling to Titanyen after visiting the orphanage in the Croix des Bouquets area, CNN said.
Sun Oct 17 2021
Raja, Raja Perempuan of Perlis fete old folks, orphans, media practitioners at iftar
They were mostly occupants of old folks homes and orphanages in the state.
Fri May 07 2021
Mysterious Madam W keeps 'contributing' millions to orphans even after her demise
Madam W's selfless act of charity is still benefitting the underprivileged even years after her demise.
Thu Aug 13 2020
Korban Perdana with IKHLAS ' initiative benefits 1,600 families
A total of 1,600 families from selected non-governmental organisations (NGOs), orphanages and madrasahs in the Klang Valley have benefited from 'Korban Perdana with IKHLAS'.
Sun Aug 02 2020
Two women held over suspected of orphanage donation fraud
He said their scam was exposed earlier this month after a 72-year-old businessman found the contributions he has been donating to the suspect for three orphanages since 2017 are fake.
Fri Jul 24 2020
144 notices issued to tahfiz schools, orphanages for safety negligence
Minister of Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Tan Sri Noh Omar said the issuance of the notice was the result of inspections conducted on 213 tahfiz schools and orphanages nationwide.
Sat Sep 30 2017
Orphans at Kelantan orphanage claim subjected to hunger and abuse
A visit by Astro AWANI today revealed that the residents, aged between seven and 18 and comprised of disabled and HIV-infected orphans, among others.
Thu Mar 02 2017
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024