The Future is Female: Breaking Ice and Boundaries
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to national polar explorer, Dr Sharifah Mazlina Syed Abdul Kadir, Chairperson of the NGO, All Women Empowerment To Accelerate. In 2004, Dr Sharifah Mazlina became the first Asian woman to cross the South Pole, solo. Three years later, she reached the North Pole-making her the first Asian woman to reach both the North and South Poles.
Sun Sep 22 2024
Flood-hit Central Europe fortifies towns as waters and death toll rise
Dozens of towns and cities across central Europe deluged by devastating floods.
Tue Sep 17 2024
Billionaire and engineer conduct first private spacewalk in SpaceX mission
The astronauts on Polaris Dawn mission went one at a time, each spending about 10 minutes outside the gumdrop-shaped Crew Dragon capsule.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Poland, Malaysia to forge stronger economic, strategic partnerships
Malaysia and Poland agrees to forge stronger economic linkages and promote a resilient supply chain.
Tue Sep 03 2024
India's Modi to discuss resolution of Ukraine conflict during Kyiv trip
Narendra Modi left for Poland Wednesday and will visit Kyiv Friday, marking the first visit to Ukraine by an Indian PM in 30 years.
Wed Aug 21 2024
SpaceX's Polaris crew set for first private spacewalking mission next week
The crew's mission includes the first privately managed spacewalk, a risky endeavor only government astronauts have done in the past.
Tue Aug 20 2024
Seismic data indicates huge underground reservoir of liquid water on Mars
Mars harbors water in the form of ice at its polar regions and in its subsurface.
Tue Aug 13 2024
Columbia suspends pro-Palestinian protesters after encampment talks stall
The Ivy League school declared a stalemate in talks seeking to end the polarizing demonstration.
Tue Apr 30 2024
Israel says airstrike unintentionally killed aid workers in Gaza, allies demand explanations
The strike on the World Central Kitchen convoy killed citizens of Palestinians, including citizens of UK, Australia and Poland.
Wed Apr 03 2024
EXPLAINER - Alexei Navalny's death: What do we know?
It was unclear where Alexei Navalny's body was.
Mon Feb 19 2024
More than 400 detained in Russia at events in memory of Navalny, rights group says
Alexei Navalny fell unconscious and died after a walk at the "Polar Wolf" Arctic penal colony where he was serving a three-decade sentence.
Mon Feb 19 2024
Pakistan votes amid polarisation, militant attacks and economic crisis
The main contests are expected to be between candidates backed by jailed ex-PM Imran Khan and the Pakistan Muslim League of Nawaz Sharif.
Thu Feb 08 2024
Bangladeshi who decapitated foreman escapes gallows, sentence commuted to 33 years jail
The Court allowed Shohel's appeal to set aside the death sentence imposed by High Court.
Wed Dec 13 2023
Child padlocked in Polish grave reflects ancient supernatural beliefs
This is a cemetery for rejected people, who were certainly feared after death, said a researcher on mediaeval burials.
Mon Oct 30 2023
Argentina's Peronists soar in election to seal run-off with radical Milei
Argentina's ruling Peronist coalition smashed expectations to lead the country's general election on Sunday, setting the stage for a polarised run-off vote next month.
Mon Oct 23 2023
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
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