Peru's Toledo returns home to join two other former heads of state in jail
Alejandro Toledo becomes the third head of state to be imprisoned as Peru seeks to shake off years of corruption by its rulers.
Mon Apr 24 2023
Peruvian Congress approves indictment of ex-president Castillo
Peru's Congress on Friday approved the constitutional complaint against former president Pedro Castillo and two former ministers for the alleged crimes of criminal organisation.
Sat Feb 18 2023
Machu Picchu reopens to tourists after closure over civil unrest
The reopening came after an agreement between tourist businesses, authorities, and community leaders to guarantee security at the site.
Thu Feb 16 2023
At least 8 dead in southern Peru landslide, more missing
Officials said another five people are missing after the landslide struck near the town of Secocha, located in Camana province.
Tue Feb 07 2023
Peru protesters, fired up by deaths, march on Lima demanding change
Many people in poorer rural regions vent anger at the Lima political elite over inequality and rising prices.
Fri Jan 20 2023
Peru extends state of emergency in protest-hit cities
Deadly protests against the government have sparked the country's worst violence in 20 years.
Tue Jan 17 2023
Peru's new leader offers early election after six die in protests
Dina Boluarte offers lawmakers a plan to bring elections forward by two years, after the ouster of Pedro Castillo sparked protests.
Tue Dec 13 2022
Two dead and four injured in Peru protests to demand elections
Demonstrators have for days demanded that Peru hold elections rather than allow Boluarte to stay in power until Castillo's term ends.
Mon Dec 12 2022
Explainer: What happens to Peru's former president Castillo now?
Castillo is being held at a complex in the Peruvian capital Lima that is the headquarters of the Department of Special Operations.
Fri Dec 09 2022
Dina Boluarte, Peru's first female president, pledges to heal nation's wounds
Dina Boluarte became Peru's first female president amid a political maelstrom.
Thu Dec 08 2022
LATAM Airlines plane crashes on Peruvian runway, two firefighters dead
The jet collided with a firetruck on the runway as it was taking off from the airport in Peru's capital Lima.
Sat Nov 19 2022
Thousands march in Peru, demanding resignation of leftist President Castillo
Police with helmets and plastic shields launched several tear gas canisters in an attempt to disperse the crowds.
Sun Nov 06 2022
Peru PM confirms departure after four days on job; Castillo faces Cabinet reshuffle
Valer is departing just four days after being named to the post, following allegations that he beat his daughter and late wife.
Sun Feb 06 2022
'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