War has knocked Gaza back to the 1950s, UNDP says
The Gaza Strip and the Israeli-occupied West Bank was now 35% smaller than it was at the start of Israel's invasion of Gaza a year ago.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Iran’s strikes on Israel are the latest sign that the conflict in the Middle East is spiraling, presenting rising global security threats
Hezbollah has been sending rockets into northern Israel since start of the Gaza war, which began after Hamas and other forces invaded Israel
Wed Oct 02 2024
Israel says it's targeting Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon ground raids
Paratroopers, commandos and armoured units launched raids at the start of a ground incursion.
Tue Oct 01 2024
What is the UNGA and what will world leaders talk about?
Every September world leaders travel to New York to address the start of the annual United Nations General Assembly session.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Second stage of Gaza polio campaign begins while war goes on in other areas
The start of the second stage of a campaign that has so far seen 187,000 youngsters inoculated.
Thu Sep 05 2024
Paralympics tickets popular with Parisians who snubbed the Olympics
Organisers said that more than 1.75 million tickets already sold ahead of the Aug. 28 start of the Paralympics.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Hamas names Oct 7 mastermind Sinwar as leader after Haniyeh assassination
Yahya Sinwar has been in hiding in Gaza, defying Israeli attempts to kill him since the start of the war.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Exclusive - UK approval of arms exports to Israel plunged at start of Gaza war
Rishi Sunak has been one of Europe's strongest advocates of Israel's right to respond with overwhelming force against Hamas.
Tue Jun 18 2024
Duchess Sophie visits Ukraine in first trip by British royal since start of war
Sophie, Britain's Duchess of Edinburgh, met with survivors of conflict-related sexual violence and survivors of torture, the ministry said.
Tue Apr 30 2024
As the billionaires gather at Davos, it's worth examining what's become of their dreams
The wealth of the worlds five richest billionaires has more than doubled since start of the decade, while 60% of humanity has grown poorer.
Mon Jan 15 2024
Paxlovid antiviral drug still effective to treat COVID-19 - Health DG
Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan said Paxlovid is effective if taken within five days of the start of symptoms.
Wed Dec 13 2023
Wounded and dead overwhelm southern Gaza hospital on third day of renewed war
More than 15,500 people have been confirmed killed in Gaza since the start of the conflict, according to Gaza's health ministry.
Mon Dec 04 2023
No Gaza hostage release before Friday, Israel, US say
The start of the release will take place according to the original agreement between the sides, and not before Friday, said Tzachi Hanegbi.
Thu Nov 23 2023
First fuel since start of war delivered to UN in Gaza
This is only 9% of what we need daily to sustain lifesaving activities, said Tom White, director of UN relief agency UNRWA in Gaza.
Thu Nov 16 2023
Public advised to be extra vigilant of El Nino, Northeast Monsoon - MetMalaysia
MetMalaysia said the peak of El Nino is expected to occur during the start of the rainy season, at the end of this year or early next year.
Thu Oct 05 2023
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
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