G20 leaders flag global conflicts, cooperation at Rio summit
G20 leaders are address a changing global landscape while aiming to strengthen agreement among nations.
Tue Nov 19 2024
G20 finance ministers meet to seek consensus before US election
Negotiators from the G20 major economies have agreed to leave discussion of the conflicts out of a joint statement by the finance leaders gathering on July 25-26 in Rio de Janeiro.
Mon Jul 22 2024
Taylor Swift concert organisers probed after fan's death in Brazil
Authorities in Rio de Janeiro have launched an investigation into Time4Fun, the company behind Taylor Swift's sweltering Brazil shows, including the one where a fan died amid intense heat.
Fri Nov 24 2023
Taylor Swift fans gather for cooler Rio show after fan’s death
On the first night of Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour" in Rio, 23-year-old Ana Clara Benevides fell ill and later died in the hospital.
Tue Nov 21 2023
Up in the air: Brazilian firefighters make unusual trip to salvage organ transplant
When it comes to organ transplants, every second counts.
Thu Sep 28 2023
Soccer - Blood donors offered free tickets to watch Copa do Brasil final
The first 100 fans to donate blood at the Hemorio on matchday will get the tickets.
Tue Sep 12 2023
Brazil soccer star Neymar fined $3.5 mil for environmental offense
Brazilian authorities said the soccer star breached environmental rules during the construction of his coastal mansion in southeastern Brazil.
Tue Jul 04 2023
Zip line row erupts at Rio's iconic Sugarloaf Mountain
Dozens of people protested against the construction of a 755-meter zip line that let tourists whizz down from the top of Sugarloaf.
Wed Mar 29 2023
Recycling gives Rio carnival costumes new life
Coeli's samba school travels around 500 kilometers to the "mecca" of carnival, rescuing cast-off costumes and decorations.
Wed Feb 22 2023
'Rebirth' in Rio as carnival street parties return
This year marks the full comeback of the world's biggest carnival after Rio hosted a watered-down version in 2022.
Wed Feb 15 2023
World Cup gatherings may fuel Brazil's latest COVID wave, experts warn
On World Cup game days, many Brazilians get time off work to watch the games, rooting for the national team seeking its sixth world title.
Thu Nov 24 2022
Air France and Airbus on trial 13 years after Atlantic jet disaster
More than 13 years ago, an Air France jet plunged into the Atlantic, killing all 228 people on board.
Fri Oct 07 2022
At least 18 killed in latest deadly police raid in Rio de Janeiro
The operation involved around 400 officers, four aircraft and 10 armored vehicles.
Fri Jul 22 2022
Death toll in Brazilian floods rises to 57, thousands displaced
It was the fourth major flooding in five months, underlining a lack of urban planning in low-income neighbourhoods throughout much of Brazil.
Mon May 30 2022
Brazil readies first carnival since COVID
Shimmying to throbbing samba beats, thousands of dancers in sequin-studded costumes are expected to reclaim the "Sambadrome".
Thu Apr 21 2022
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