Plastic lodged in arteries may be linked to higher risk of heart disease and death
The finding of microplastics and nanoplastics in plaque is "a breakthrough discovery," Dr. Philip Landrigan reveals.
Sat Mar 16 2024
Lisbon plaques remember Portugal's 'silenced' role in slavery
Plaques turning the spotlight on Lisbon's role in slavery and "silenced" African history have been installed in various locations.
Sat Jan 20 2024
London's Horniman Museum to return Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
London's Horniman Museum said it would return 72 artefacts, including 12 brass plaques known as Benin Bronzes, looted from Benin City.
Mon Aug 08 2022
Princess Diana honoured with blue plaque at former London flat
The plaque is on the building that was her home between 1979 and 1981.
Thu Sep 30 2021
'It means everything': Mary J. Blige inducted into NYC's Apollo Walk of Fame
Blige has nine Grammy Awards, eight multi-platinum albums, two Academy Award nominations and now, a plaque on Apollo Theater's Walk of Fame.
Sat May 29 2021
Sultan Nazrin presents prizes to Quran Recital Assembly winners
Sultan Nazrin Shah presented each of them with RM10,000 in cash, a Haj package worth RM10,000, a plaque and a certificate.
Mon Mar 29 2021
IJN introduces procedure for patients suffering from severe atherosclerosis
The procedure makes use of sonic waves to break down hard calcified plaque accumulated in the arteries.
Tue Feb 23 2021
Thai protesters plaque removed from near palace - police
A plaque placed by Thai pro-democracy protesters near the Grand Palace in Bangkok that declared that Thailand belongs to the people and not the king has been removed, police said on Monday.
Mon Sep 21 2020
Thai protesters defy monarchy with 'People's Plaque'
The new plaque states, "The people have expressed the intention that this country belongs to the people, and not the king."
Sun Sep 20 2020
David Bowie plaque unveiled at late star's Berlin home
A plaque honouring David Bowie was unveiled on Monday at the home where the late rock star lived during his stay in Cold War-era Berlin.
Tue Aug 23 2016
France begins one-year commemorations of Charlie Hebdo attack
French President Francois Hollande unveiled a plaque at the former offices of the satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo which was attacked.
Tue Jan 05 2016
Blueberries could help fight gum disease, reduce antibiotic use
Wild blueberry extract, whose key ingredient is polyphenol, fights foodborne pathogens in addition to a species of bacteria most commonly associated with periodontitis.
Sat Sep 05 2015
Malaysia to host next year's Asean tourism forum
Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen tonight received a plaque as next year's Asean Tourism Forum (ATF) host.
Thu Jan 24 2013
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
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024