What short-lived martial law says about South Korean democracy and the position of President Yoon
Yoon Suk-Yeol presides over a divided party, a gridlocked parliament and a population in which he has become very unpopular.
Wed Dec 04 2024
ANALYSIS - New UN figures reveal huge cost of drought and desertification
A new report shows global losses from drought cost $307 billion a year.
Thu Dec 05 2024
With the world distracted by conflicts elsewhere, the Syrian civil war flares up again
Rebels strike Syria, plunging it into an uncertain future and catching President Bashar al-Assad by surprise.
Thu Dec 05 2024
World Food Program’s troubles in Sudan hurt hunger relief, alienated donors - internal report
The WFP is struggling to feed millions of people in the African country, which is suffering one of the worlds worst hunger crises.
Thu Dec 05 2024
Philippines, China trade accusations on new South China Sea confrontation
Chinese coast guard vessels fired water cannons and side-swiped a Manila fisheries bureau boat on the way to deliver supplies to Filipino fishermen in the area.
Wed Dec 04 2024
Singaporean couple who spent 19 years on the run arrested by MACC
The couple fled Singapore when Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau investigated the case, evading authorities with fake identities.
Wed Dec 04 2024
YTL Construction hosts GenConnect Forum, unlocking multigenerational collaboration
YTL Construction recently organized a transformative forum titled -Gen-Connect- in Kuala Lumpur, emphasising multigenerational collaboration.
Wed Dec 04 2024
Floods: Threat of second wave continues to haunts in Tanah Merah
Tanah Merah flood victims brace for a second wave despite receding waters.
Wed Dec 04 2024
CMA amendments tighten grip, yet miss the mark in protecting children
The proposed changes will significantly impact childrens rights and online safety.
Wed Dec 04 2024
Death of Lahad Datu vocational college student: Victim engaged in fight with one of the accused the previous night - Witness
Both the victim and the 11th accused exchanged punches while the first, fourth, fifth, sixth, eighth and ninth accused circled them.
Wed Dec 04 2024
JKM deploys 152 psychology officers to flood hit areas
Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri says the recent floods have significantly affected the mental and emotional well-being of those impacted.
Wed Dec 04 2024