Biden weighs presidential race exit as Trump prepares for big moment
The fortunes of the two candidates appeared to be on opposite trajectories in the run-up to the Nov. 5 election.
Fri Jul 19 2024
Muslim nationalism challenges PM's multiethnic government
Malaysia's inter-ethnic compromises are being challenged by Muslim nationalists in the run-up to state polls on 12 August.
Mon Aug 07 2023
Women's rights: The decline and the fight back
Activists are mobilising to reverse what they warn is a stark decline in women's rights in the run-up to International Women's Day on March.
Mon Mar 06 2023
Hannah runs up Menara KBS in less than six minutes
In conjunction with the 'National Take The Stairs Day' yesterday, Hannah Yeoh managed to take up the challenge by running up 18 floors to the rooftop of Menara KBS, Putrajaya today.
Thu Jan 12 2023
PM Modi's party set for record win in India's Gujarat state election
Modi is eyeing a third term as prime minister in 2024 and campaigned extensively across the state in the run-up to the Gujarat vote.
Fri Dec 09 2022
GE: Support from Chinese and Indian voters for BN on an upward trend - Zahid
The wave of support from the Chinese and Indian community towards Barisan Nasional (BN) shows an upward trend in the run up to the GE15.
Sat Nov 12 2022
GE15: Police open three IPs, two individuals arrested
The police have opened three IPs and arrested two individuals, in Kedah and in Penang, yesterday for allegedly committing election offences in the run-up to the GE15.
Mon Nov 07 2022
Headscarves with political party logos enliven run-up to GE15
Headscarves with the logos of political parties have become a hit with the 15th General Election (GE15) gaining tempo.
Sun Oct 23 2022
FACTBOX - Plans for the run-up to Queen Elizabeth's funeral
Tomorrow the queen's coffin will be placed on a gun carriage and taken to the Palace of Westminster.
Tue Sep 13 2022
Weekend packed with political events
Political parties and coalitions are seen to be racing to hold their respective conventions and gatherings to prepare for the GE15.
Fri Aug 26 2022
Face-off with Russia over Ukraine lifts military spending in 2021, think tank says
Military spending in Europe and Russia surged in the run-up to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Mon Apr 25 2022
Claims of branch dissolution, party members quitting common before election - Armada chief
Allegations of the dissolution of political party branches and members quitting were common in the run-up to a general or state election, said Armada chief Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal.
Mon Feb 07 2022
After fraught run-up, Beijing turns to opening ceremony
The fireworks used on Friday night will equal only 10 pct of those used in 2008, and only in silver, white and green.
Fri Feb 04 2022
Non-Executive Directors play critical role in putting climate transition at the heart of corporate strategy - CGI
Calling all directors to play a part in the global response to climate emergency in the run up to COP26.
Mon Nov 01 2021
Malaysia's Soh Wai Ching wins Empire State Building Run-up
He won $100,000 for a charity of his choice.
Wed Oct 27 2021
Australia moves closer to ban social media for children
Australian parliament's lower house passes the bill, even as Google and Meta press the government to delay the legislation
Wed Nov 27 2024
Prospect of Lebanon ceasefire leaves Gazans feeling abandoned
Months of US-backed Arab mediation have yet to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Four bodies recovered from capsized tourist boat off Egypt's Red Sea coast
The boat, the Sea Story, capsized on Monday near the Sataya Reef while carrying 31 tourists and 13 crew on a multi-day diving trip.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UTP introduced a first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Integrated Engineering with Honours
UTP has proudly unveiled Malaysia's first multidisciplinary engineering programme.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Biden to push for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Lebanon deal
The US "will make another push, with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others, to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza," says Joe Biden.
Wed Nov 27 2024
JPS issues flood warning, 30 villages in Pasir Puteh expected to be inundated
Flooding is expected near Sungai Semerak, Pasir Puteh, affecting low-lying villages within 5km of the river, according to PRABN.
Wed Nov 27 2024
What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars
Here's a summary of the policies Donald Trump has said he will pursue when he takes office on Jan. 20.
Wed Nov 27 2024
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