'Never heard of him:' Surprise and questions greet Trump's defense secretary pick
Pete Hegseth's selection shocked many at the Pentagon, where officials privately questioned what qualified him for the position.
Thu Nov 14 2024
Day 2 at WUF12: Housing, Climate Action, and a Vision for the Future
The report highlights urban areas often sit at the front lines of the climate crisis and are increasingly vulnerable to sudden shocks.
Thu Nov 07 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
The Economy with Ibrahim Sani: Budget 2025: The case for a multi-year tax framework
This episode will explores the rationale behind implementing a structured, long-term approach to tax reform in Malaysia. It highlights the need for a framework that spans multiple years to ensure more effective tax policies, prevent economic shocks, and accommodate evolving market dynamics.
Thu Oct 10 2024
Israeli labour strike to push for Gaza hostage deal disrupts flights and buses
The return of the hostages, triggered deep shock in Israel, prompting at least half a million people to take to the streets.
Mon Sep 02 2024
Japan Open: Zii Jia suffers shocking first-round exit
Lee Zii Jia was knocked out in the Japan Open 2024's first round by France's Alex Lanier in Yokohama today.
Tue Aug 20 2024
Paris Olympics 2024: What you need to know right now
American Cole Hocker delivered one of the all-time Olympic shocks when he won the 1,500 metres gold.
Wed Aug 07 2024
'Just little kids': Taylor Swift's message after shocking UK stabbings
A 17-year-old male in police custody on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after incident at "Taylor Swift yoga and dance workshop".
Tue Jul 30 2024
New Zealand to apologise after enquiry finds 200,000 children and vulnerable adults abused in care
The inquiry detailed a litany of abuses in state and faith-based care, including rape, sterilisation and electric shocks.
Wed Jul 24 2024
Israel supreme court rules religious seminary students must be drafted to military
The decree likely to send shockwaves through Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition.
Tue Jun 25 2024
Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome cases in Japan top 1,000
If not treated promptly, it can lead to soft tissue damage, respiratory failure, liver failure, kidney failure and multi-organ failure.
Tue Jun 18 2024
EXPLAINER - What's at stake in Macron's shock snap election call?
Here is what the parliamentary elections could mean for France.
Mon Jun 10 2024
Macron calls shock French elections after far-right rout
French President Emmanuel Macron calls for a parliamentary election, with the first round on June 30.
Mon Jun 10 2024
[COLUMNIST] The Malaysian economy in the time of geo-economic and geo-political cholera
The Malaysian economy is operating in a geo economy and geo-political contexts are swooning, indeed, filled with shocking surprises.
Thu May 23 2024
Ulu Tiram police station attack shocks nation
IGP Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said seven individuals had been detained so far.
Fri May 17 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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