Russian embassy in Sudan investigating reports of cargo plane downed over Darfur
According to the embassy, the aircraft could have been shot down by the Rapid Support Forces.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Ten years since MH17 airliner was shot down, killing 298 people
The Malaysian government remains steadfast and committed to continuing the ongoing legal action against those responsible for the tragedy.
Wed Jul 17 2024
Israel's Netanyahu vows victory after Iran strikes, fears of wider conflict grow
The Israeli military said the armed forces had shot down more than 99% of the Iranian drones and missiles.
Sun Apr 14 2024
Russia accuses Ukraine of killing 65 of its own POWs by shooting down plane
The military transport plane was carrying the captured Ukrainian soldiers to a prisoner exchange when it got shot down, killing 74 in total.
Thu Jan 25 2024
US says it shot down anti-ship cruise missile from Houthi-controlled areas
The Houthis complained that US aircraft were observed flying close to Yemeni airspace and coastal areas.
Mon Jan 15 2024
Ukraine denounces Russian MH17 'rambling conspiracy theory' at World Court
Kyiv says Moscow violated a UN anti-terrorism treaty by equipping and funding pro-Russian forces, including militias who shot down the MH17.
Wed Jun 14 2023
Downed Chinese balloon aimed for Hawaii but was blown off course - US official
The balloon drifted across Alaska's Aleutian Islands, then Canada and the central US before it was shot down by the US military.
Thu Feb 16 2023
Analysis: After spy balloon incident, can China and the US talk again?
Biden has said the balloon needed to be shot down, but has played down both the security threat and the impact on US-China relations.
Mon Feb 13 2023
US shoots down mysterious object near Canadian border
It was the fourth unidentified flying object to be shot down over North America by a US missile in a little more than a week.
Mon Feb 13 2023
US shoots down suspected Chinese spy balloon
The US shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon on Saturday which had been spotted above US airspace off the coast of South Carolina.
Sun Feb 05 2023
Family of MH17 victim accepts verdict by Dutch court, hope the guilty trio will be punished
A family member of a victim who perished in the MH17 aircraft that was shot down by a Russian-made missile in 2014, accepted the verdict by a Dutch court which found three of the four accused guilty.
Thu Nov 17 2022
Dutch court confirms that MH17 was shot down by Russian-made BUK missile
The Dutch court confirms the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot down in 2014 by a Russian-made missile fired from a field in eastern Ukraine.
Thu Nov 17 2022
Angry families of MH17 victims accuse Russia of lying
International investigators concluded that the plane was shot down over eastern Ukraine with a missile fired by pro-Russian rebels.
Tue Sep 07 2021
MH17: Malaysia remains committed to seeking justice for victims
The Boeing 777 plane was en route from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur on July 17, 2014 when it was shot down as it flew over a part of eastern Ukraine. All 298 people aboard died.
Sat Jul 17 2021
Lines of cocaine? No, says Kim Kardashian, it's just the table design
Reality star Kim Kardashian has shot down speculation that she is using cocaine, saying white lines seen on a table in one of her social media postings were in fact the markings on a marble table.
Thu Jul 13 2017
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 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