Violent protests flare up in Haiti over fuel price hikes, rampant crime
The demonstrations come as inflation surged to its highest in a decade, gang violence has left much of Haiti's territory beyond govt reach.
Thu Sep 15 2022
Soup kitchens feed Sri Lanka's poor amid bleak economic crisis
Rampant food inflation and chronic shortages of cooking gas and petrol are making daily life a battle for millions in Sri Lanka.
Wed Jul 27 2022
Lucrative returns among reasons cigarette smuggling still rampant
Lucrative returns are among the reasons why cigarette smuggling activities are still rampant in the country.
Tue May 03 2022
Baby dumping still rampant
Cases of baby dumping are still rampant despite initiatives to address the social illness, specifically among youths.
Wed Feb 16 2022
NFT marketplace shuts, citing 'rampant' fakes, plagiarism problem
Many are baffled as to why so much money is being spent on items that do not physically exist and which anyone can view online for free.
Sat Feb 12 2022
Women's periods may be slightly late after COVID vaccine - Study
The study can also help counter anti-vaccine misinformation on the topic, which is rampant on social media.
Sat Jan 08 2022
Mental abuse including cyberbullying a concern for Malaysian youths
Cyberbullying is actually rampant now as it can be carried out anonymously without the bullies having to face any real consequences.
Fri Oct 15 2021
Delta variant rampant in Asia; Tokyo, Thailand, Malaysia post record COVID infections
The Delta variant is not necessarily more lethal than other variants, but much more transmissible.
Sat Jul 31 2021
Corrupt police: "Lots of money for what... use as lining in the grave?" - Ayob Khan
Corruption is not only rampant among the people but members of the police force are also involved.
Tue Apr 06 2021
Factbox: China's controversial anal tests for coronavirus upset visitors
Travellers from regions where the virus is rampant or those who test positive on arrival also need to undergo such tests.
Wed Mar 03 2021
Jesus hits double as rampant Man City go 15 points clear with Wolves win
United are at Crystal Palace on Wednesday before facing City at the Etihad Stadium in the Manchester derby on Sunday.
Wed Mar 03 2021
Rampant Man City crush West Brom to return to the top
City, who scored three goals in the opening half-hour, have 41 points, one more than rivals Manchester United who has also played 19 games.
Wed Jan 27 2021
Analysis: Biden faces a more confident China after US chaos
The rampant pandemic to the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol, gives China a boost as it pursues its long-running quest for national "rejuvenation".
Thu Jan 21 2021
New ways to fete New Year 2021
This year, the still rampant COVID-19 pandemic had stunted plans to hold large-scale New Year's Eve celebration, let alone large-scale assembly activities which were not allowed by the government.
Wed Dec 30 2020
Christmas celebrated under pandemic's shadow
The pandemic has claimed more than 1.7 million lives and is still running rampant in much of the world
Sat Dec 26 2020
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024