Shrouded in smog, Delhi pollution reading is the highest this year
Many buildings were barely visible, including Delhi's iconic India Gate.
Tue Nov 19 2024
India tightens vehicle entry restrictions as Delhi's air pollution worsens
The new measures entail a ban on diesel trucks in Delhi, the closure of educational institutions and a shift to remote working.
Mon Nov 18 2024
Visibility drops in parts of Delhi as pollution surges
Delhi battles severe pollution every winter as cold, heavy air traps dust, emissions, and smoke from farm fires set off illegally.
Wed Nov 13 2024
Takeaways from the US presidential election
Here are some takeaways from the exit polls and results.
Wed Nov 06 2024
‘I voted’: Anne Hathaway and Julia Roberts cast ballots in US election
Some celebrities are sharing that they have voted for Kamala Harris as the US goes to the polls.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Trump wins three states, Harris takes Vermont as first polls close in US presidential race
Polls close in the first nine US states, including critical Georgia and North Carolina.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Trump, Harris notch first statewide wins as polls close in US presidential race
The outcome of the race remained uncertain with critical battleground states unlikely to be called for hours or even days.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Voters overwhelmingly say U.S. democracy is under threat as voting enters final hours
Democracy and the economy ranked by far as the most important issues for voters, with around a third of respondents citing each.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Trump vs Harris: US voters head to polls as turbulent campaign concludes
Millions of Americans head to the polls to choose between two sharply different visions for the country.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Harris or Trump will inherit a mixed legacy in 2024 US election
Opinion polls show that nearly two-thirds of voters believe the country has been heading in the wrong direction under President Joe Biden.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Discharges from sewage treatment plants linked to river pollution in Malaysia
Discharges from sewage treatment plants are a significant contributor to the pollution of 25 out of 672 rivers across the country, says DOE.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Georgia poll worker threatened to bomb election workers, US prosecutors say
Prosecutors said the letter ended with a handwritten note: "PS boom toy in early vote place, cigar burning, be safe."
Tue Nov 05 2024
India hands out fines to owners of polluting vehicles, building sites
New Delhi is the world's most polluted major city, Swiss group IQAir said in its live rankings.
Mon Nov 04 2024
Firecracker ban defiance makes New Delhi the world's most polluted city
Local government officials have banned use of firecrackers during Diwali and the winter over the last few years.
Sat Nov 02 2024
BN, PH finalise cooperation ahead of Sabah polls - Zahid
Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Harapan (PH) have finalised their cooperation to face the upcoming Sabah election, expected to take place next year.
Sun Oct 27 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
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