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The Future is Female: Breaking Ice and Boundaries

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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 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
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

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

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

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 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 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

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 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

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

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

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