After long legal battle, Hong Kong's 47 democrats brace for sentencing
Jail terms are expected to range from several years for participants to possible life imprisonment for principal offenders.
Mon Nov 18 2024
UPNM bully issue: Cadet officers to undergo random examination to detect abusive injuries
This is to overcome the issue of cadet officers' reluctance to report inappropriate incidents, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.
Thu Nov 14 2024
Millions of Nigerians go hungry as floods compound hardship
When a dam collapsed in September, flooding the state capital and surrounding farmland, many people ran out of options.
Thu Nov 14 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
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
Police recover RM7.2 million ransom money in businessman kidnapping case
Police recovered RM7.2 million of the RM20 million ransom paid by the family of a businessman kidnapped on Oct 13.
Wed Oct 30 2024
Ratan Tata, who put India's Tata Group on the global map, dies at 86
Ratan Tata, who ran the conglomerate for over 20 years as chairman, had been undergoing intensive care in Mumbai, according to sources.
Thu Oct 10 2024
Malaysia ranked 33rd place out of 133 countries in Global Innovation Index
Chang Lih Kang says it is an encouraging improvement after being ranked 36th for three years, from 2021 to 2023.
Mon Sep 30 2024
TVET graduates to earn premium salaries of up to RM4,000 - Ahmad Zahid
The National Technical and Vocational Education and Training Council (MTVET) has agreed to set a premium salary for TVET graduates, ranging from RM2,500 to RM4,000.
Mon Sep 23 2024
Premadasa, son of slain Sri Lanka president, now in contest for same role
A win will hand Sajith Premadasa the top job more than 30 years after his father was assassinated while holding the same post.
Fri Sep 20 2024
What we know about the deadly pager blasts in Lebanon
Some detonations occurred after pagers rang, causing fighters to check their screens, bringing the devices close to their faces.
Wed Sep 18 2024
Zii Jia climbs to third world ranking
Malaysia remains strong in men's doubles, with four national pairs ranked among the world's top 20.
Tue Sep 10 2024
Nasi lemak - A multi-ethnic palate pleaser and money earner for micro-entrepreneurs
Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid describes nasi lemak as having wide-ranging economic spinoffs.
Sat Aug 31 2024
Six charged with kidnapping for RM4.44 million cryptocurrency ransom
A couple and four others are accused of wrongfully detaining the Chinese man for a ransom.
Thu Aug 15 2024
Scion of Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa family to contest Sept. presidential poll
Namal Rajapaksa said he would hold talks with 92 parliamentarians who recently declared support for Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Wed Aug 07 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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