Protest erupts in eastern Cuba amid blackouts, food shortages
Blackouts in places extended for 18 hours or more a day, jeopardizing frozen food and ratcheting up tensions on the island.
Mon Mar 18 2024
Seven dams identified as high risk, could disrupt water supply to LRAs - SPAN
The seven dams are Pedu and Muda in Kedah; Durian Tunggal, Asahan and Jus in Melaka; Mengkuang in Penang and Linggui in Johor.
Mon Oct 23 2023
Defamation suit: Court tells Santiago to apologise to Zakir Naik
Judge Datuk Akhtar Tahir directed Charles Santiago to do so after finding that he was liable for defaming Zakir Naik.
Mon May 22 2023
Chile battles to combat forest fires amid threat to residents
Chile is battling to control the spread of several wildfires that have already destroyed more than 9,900 acres of woodlands.
Tue Dec 13 2022
GE15: Apex Court fixes Jan 5 next year for hearing of leave to appeal applications
The Federal Court has fixed Jan 5 next year to hear two applications to get leave to appeal with regard to their challenge on the dissolution of Parliament which paved the way for the GE15.
Thu Nov 17 2022
GE15: Incumbent MP, voter file leave to appeal in bid to halt polls
Santiago filed an application to get leave to pursue his appeal to the Court today, while Syed Iskandar filed his application yesterday.
Wed Nov 16 2022
Appeals by incumbent MP, voter to halt GE15 dismissed, polling to proceed
The Court of Appeal has dismissed the legal actions brought by Charles Santiago and a Pandan voter to stop the EC from conducting the GE15.
Tue Nov 15 2022
GE15: Appeals Court to give verdict on appeals by incumbent MP, voter tomorrow
Justice Datuk Azizah Nawawi, who chaired a three-member panel, said they need more time to consider their decision in the appeals.
Mon Nov 14 2022
Incumbent Klang MP's suit on dissolution of Parliament now academic - Lawyer
The High Court was told that a lawsuit by Charles Santiago on the Oct 10 dissolution of Parliament was now academic with the EC having set this Nov 19 as polling day for the GE15.
Thu Oct 20 2022
Caretaker PM, govt and EC seek to strike out Klang MP's originating summons
Ismail Sabri, the government and the EC today applied to strike out Charles Santiago's originating summons that was filed to stop the GE15.
Fri Oct 14 2022
Chile students disrupt metro with protests in wake of constitution defeat
Students protested demanding reforms to the education system days after voters rejected a proposed constitution.
Thu Sep 08 2022
Bukit Aman to record statement from Apandi Ali tomorrow
Police will ask former A-G Apandi Ali to record his statement in connection with a report lodged by Charles Santiago over allegations of power abuse in the 1MDB case investigations.
Sun Jul 31 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
Argentina jails ex-military officers for crimes during dictatorship
The dictatorship left as many as 30,000 disappeared persons, according to human rights groups.
Thu Jul 07 2022
Chilean beachgoers become guardians of Elasmosaurus fossils
Several fossils belonging to the long-necked sea creature known as Elasmosaurus, were found along Los Tubos beach.
Thu Jun 23 2022
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce
Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says
So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024