EXCLUSIVE - Japan's military needs more women. But it's still failing on harassment.
Following a wave of sexual harassment cases, the number of women applying to join the Self-Defence Forces decreased by 12 per cent.
Fri May 17 2024
At World Court, Palestinians seek end to Israeli occupation
Israel has said it faces an existential threat by Hamas and other groups and is acting in self-defence.
Tue Feb 20 2024
US military helicopters to deploy to Japan's earthquake zone
Japan has asked the US forces to help deliver relief materials as its Self-Defence Forces are currently focusing on transporting evacuees.
Tue Jan 16 2024
Former Japanese soldier fights for justice in landmark sexual assault case
After leaving the Self-Defence Forces in 2022, Rina Gonoi went public with accusations against her ex-colleagues.
Mon Dec 11 2023
How one woman is fighting rape in South Africa with free self defence courses
Instructor Dominique Olfsen brings classes to women in disadvantaged communities who are unable to pay.
Fri Jul 21 2023
Japan says missing F-15 fighter likely crashed, crew missing
Search and rescue helicopters and three coast guard ships continued their search after earlier finding aircraft debris in the sea
Tue Feb 01 2022
ICC prosecutor suspends probe into Philippines drugs war
Philippine authorities say the killings were in self-defence and that the ICC has no right to meddle.
Sat Nov 20 2021
Top US official in Taiwan says Washington committed to helping island defend itself
The United States has a commitment to help Taiwan provide for its self-defence.
Fri Oct 29 2021
Three brothers killed by Indonesian soldiers at Papuan health clinic: Army and witness accounts differ
The military said the brothers were armed separatists who tried to seize their weapons, killed by security forces in an act of self-defence.
Tue Apr 06 2021
Muay Thai can help build personality, resilience
The involvement of the community, especially the young, in the sport of self-defence can help produce individuals with a stronger personality and resilience in facing the prevailing challenges.
Mon Sep 25 2017
Silat members should contribute to develop the art
He described silat exponents in this country as being lucky as the government recognised their contributions.
Sun Jun 11 2017
North Korea missile detected by THAAD, programme progressing faster than expected - South
North Korea has defied all calls to rein in its nuclear and missile programs, even from China, its lone major ally, calling them legitimate self-defence.
Wed May 17 2017
One silat association in every school by 2020 - Pesaka
The Malaysian Silat Federation (Pesaka) are hoping that all primary and secondary schools throughout the country will set up silat associations as part of their cocurricular activities by 2020.
Wed Apr 05 2017
THAAD is for self-defence solely aimed at N. Korea missiles: official
The ongoing deployment of a US missile defence system in South Korea is a self-defence measure aimed solely at North Korea's nuclear and missile threats, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported a se
Thu Mar 16 2017
Silat rule of don't stab in the back should be emulated - Razali
The self-defence rule "Don't Stab In The Back" and loyalty emphasised in the Malay silat practice should be appreciated, Datuk Razali Ibrahim said.
Sat Aug 13 2016
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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