US confirms death of IS number two, sees blow to its operations
US forces killed the Islamic State's second-in-command this week, dealing a blow to the extremist group's ability to conduct operations in Iraq, Syria and abroad.
Fri Mar 25 2016
Sabah Fatwa Council rules vape, shisha as haram for Muslims
Sabah Fatwa Council has ruled that smoking shisha and electronic cigarette or vaping is haram (prohibited) for Muslims in the state as it harmful to health.
Thu Jan 21 2016
Kedah to seek fatwa committee's advice on vape sales
The Kedah government will meet with the State Fatwa Committee to discuss whether or not it should ban the sale of electronic cigarettes (vape) in the state.
Mon Nov 30 2015
Vaping ban must go with prohibition of sale - Kedah Mufti
A ban on vaping and shisha smoking must be accompanied by a prohibition of their sale, said Kedah Mufti Datuk Syeikh Muhamad Baderudin Ahmad.
Fri Nov 27 2015
E-cigarette haram, National Fatwa Council rules
The National Fatwa Council has ruled that smoking of e-cigarettes is forbidden in Islam (haram), said council chairman, Profesor Emeritus Tan Sri Dr. Abd. Shukor Husin.
Tue Aug 18 2015
Temporarily stop e-cigarettes and shisha smoking, says Dr Subramaniam
Smoking using the shisha and electronic cigarette or vaping methods should be temporarily stopped until the findings on the risks are announced in two months time.
Wed Aug 12 2015
Shisha ban in Singapore to be effective from Friday
With effect from tomorrow (Nov 28), shisha smoking will be banned in Singapore.
Thu Nov 27 2014
Impose a license requirement in tobacco product sale - Expert
Dr Zarihah Md Zain from the Malaysian Council for Tobacco Control, said the government must amend the Control of Tobacco Product Regulations 2004 to make provision for the licence.
Mon Jul 22 2013
Edicts committee declares shisha 'haram'
Shisha or waterpipe smoking is 'haram' for Muslims, the Fatwa (Edicts) Committee of the National Council for Islamic Affairs declared today.
Fri Jul 19 2013
Israel pounds Beirut and Gaza after rockets hit Israel's north
A drone was launched at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's holiday home.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Elon Musk promises to award $1 mil each day to a signer of his petition
He awarded a $1 million check to an attendee of his event in Pennsylvania aimed at rallying supporters behind Donald Trump.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sun Oct 20 2024
Zayn Malik postpones US tour dates after One Direction bandmate Liam Payne's death
Payne, 31, died on Wednesday after falling from a third-floor hotel room balcony in Buenos Aires, shocking fans of the boy band.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Why voters in a handful of swing states will decide the US presidential election
The contest will almost certainly be decided by just tens of thousands of voters a tiny fraction of the populace in a handful of states.
Sun Oct 20 2024
INSIGHT - Sudan's war risks 'lost generation' of children
A devastating crisis is unfolding in Sudan, where the most vulnerable members of society children are bearing the brunt of the violence.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024