What happens to the coins tossed into Rome's Trevi Fountain?
For hundreds of years, when in Rome, visitors have flocked to the fountain to make a wish, following a storied ritual.
Sat Mar 16 2024
Women take part in Japan's 1,250-year-old 'naked festival' for first time
Seven groups of women took part in the ritual which is said to drive away evil spirits and where participants pray for happiness.
Sat Feb 24 2024
Dogs don kimonos, receive blessings in place of children in aging Japan
The Zama Shrine hosts Shichi-Go-San rituals where pet parents can pray for the health and happiness of their animals.
Sat Nov 18 2023
Vegan oil and fascinators: King Charles III's 'modern' coronation
While custom and ritual will remain key, the new king has made no secret of his wish to modernise.
Fri May 05 2023
India's elderly await death, seek salvation in holy city
More than a million people live in Varanasi beside Hinduism's holiest river to which the devout flock from all over the country for rituals.
Wed Apr 26 2023
Muslims in Malaysia to begin fasting tomorrow
The announcement was made following the ritual sighting of the moon conducted tonight.
Wed Mar 22 2023
Respect ban on Muslims participating in rituals of other faiths - Johor Exco
The public has been urged to respect the fatwa issued by MAIJ prohibiting Muslims from attending religious rituals of other faiths in the state.
Sat Feb 04 2023
Pope sacks leadership of worldwide Catholic charity, names commissioner
The former staffer said employees had left jobs at the headquarters because of a climate of bullying, fear and "ritual humiliation".
Wed Nov 23 2022
Kelantan Sultan participates in Aidiladha sacrificial ritual
Sultan Muhammad V today participated in the sacrificial slaughter of two cows in conjunction with the Korban Jama'ie programme organised by MAIK.
Mon Jul 11 2022
In age-old ritual, Mexican mayor weds alligator to secure abundance
The seven-year-old reptile's marriage to the local leader symbolises the joining of humans with the divine.
Mon Jul 04 2022
Public urged to be extra vigilant of haj by proxy package offers
The public has been urged to be extra cautious with questionable haj by proxy packages being offered by certain parties, particularly those that do not clearly state who will perform the rituals.
Sun Jun 19 2022
Beach ritual accident leaves 11 drowned in sea in Indonesia
Eleven people were killed after being swept by tidal waves into the sea from the southern coast of Indonesia's East Java province on Sunday.
Sun Feb 13 2022
Raja Bomoh denies ritual to hold back floodwaters was heretical
Raja Bomoh, a.k.a Ibrahim Mat Zin, has filed a police report to deny his ritual on the banks of Sungai Perak to hold back floodwaters goes against Islam.
Thu Jan 06 2022
JAIPk to summon 'Raja Bomoh' regarding warding off floods ritual
JAIPk will summon Ibrahim Mat Zin also known as 'Raja Bomoh' in connection with a ritual supposedly to ward off floods at Dataran Pengairan and Saliran Teluk Intan which went viral.
Wed Jan 05 2022
Tayamum not required to be performed on COVID-19 patients' body - Selangor Mufti
The dry ritual purification using purified sand or dust is not required to be performed on the remains of Muslim COVID-19 patients in S'gor.
Wed Aug 18 2021
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