Brazilian leader names new CEO of scandal-tainted Petrobras
Brazil's acting president Michel Temer named Pedro Parente as the new chairman for the scandal-tainted state oil company Petrobras.
Fri May 20 2016
What you need to know about Brazil's corruption scandal
Here is a nutshell look at the probe code-named Operation Car Wash and the mega-scandal involving ex-president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Sat Mar 05 2016
How Brazil's banking golden boy, arrested in Rio, built an empire
Esteves became youngest self-made billionaire with UBS deal. BTG Pactual names Arida as interim chief as shares tumble.
Thu Nov 26 2015
Petrobras corruption scandal heats up
Joao Vaccari is accused of collecting irregular donations for the Workers Party from leading Brazilian construction companies.
Thu Apr 16 2015
Thousands rally in Brazil in defense of Petrobras
Tens of thousands of people demonstrated across Brazil on Friday in support of scandal-plagued state oil giant Petrobras and in defense of democracy.
Sat Mar 14 2015
Brazilian lawmakers seek Russia visit to meet with Snowden
Brazilian broadcaster TV Globo has reported the NSA eavesdropped on Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, some of her aides and the state oil giant Petrobras.
Tue Sep 17 2013
Petrobras aims to triple Brazil's offshore oil output
Brazil's state-run energy giant Petrobras said Tuesday it aims to triple oil production from its huge deep-water fields by 2017.
Tue Mar 19 2013
Petrobras strikes oil and gas in south Argentina
Petrobras Argentina found a new oil-and gas-field in the Patagonia province of Santa Cruz.
Wed Nov 14 2012
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
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024