
At least 91 killed as clashes rock Bangladesh, curfew imposed
Plice fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse tens of thousands of protesters calling for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign.
Mon Aug 05 2024

Thirteen killed in Bangladesh protests over job quotas
Hundreds of people were injured as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to break up groups of protesters, who torched vehicles.
Fri Jul 19 2024

One killed in Bangladesh as garment workers clash with police over pay rise - police
Police said they used teargas and rubber bullets to break up protests by hundreds of workers who took to the streets in the garment hub.
Wed Nov 08 2023

Thai police say use of force necessary as protesters plan new rally
Thai police defended their use of force against protesters as a necessary public safety measure.
Wed Aug 11 2021

Israeli police, Palestinians clash at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa, scores injured
Israeli police fired rubber bullets and stun grenades towards rock-hurling Palestinian youth at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Fri May 07 2021

Thai police use tear gas, rubber bullets to break up protest
Police in the Thai capital used water cannons, tear gas and rubber bullets Saturday night to break up a rally by pro-democracy protesters.
Sat Mar 20 2021

Myanmar security forces intensify crackdown on protesters
Local media reported that rubber bullets were fired into the crowd and that a few people were injured.
Mon Feb 15 2021

Violence erupts as Catalans vote on split from Spain
Police hit people with batons, fired rubber bullets into crowds and forcibly removed would-be voters from polling stations in actions that were condemned internationally.
Mon Oct 02 2017

Turkish police fire tear gas at May Day demonstrators in Istanbul
Police in Istanbul fired tear gas and rubber bullets to break up a group of May Day demonstrators on Monday.
Mon May 01 2017

Police fire rubber bullets at Sao Paulo fare protest
Sao Paulo riot police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse thousands demonstrating against a rise in public transport fares.
Sat Jan 24 2015

World Cup: Police fire rubber bullets in Brazilian host city
About 200 protesters gathered in the city center and marched toward the stadium where Iran played Nigeria in a World Cup match.
Tue Jun 17 2014

Sao Paulo police crack down on anti-World Cup protest
Police in Sao Paulo fired tear gas, stun grenades and rubber bullets Thursday to break up an anti-World Cup protest.
Thu Jun 12 2014

Thai police fire tear gas, rubber bullets at elections protesters
Many protesters, grouped under the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC), were injured in the confrontation.
Thu Dec 26 2013

One million march in Brazil's escalating protests
Security forces struggled to maintain order in several cities, firing tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse groups of rowdy protesters.
Fri Jun 21 2013

Islamist killed in Bangladesh war crime protest
Police firing rubber bullets shot dead a protester on Monday in demonstrations in eastern Bangladesh as a strike called by the largest Islamist party paralysed life across the nation.
Mon Feb 18 2013

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows
Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia and Iceland made the grade, according to IQAir.
Wed Mar 12 2025