North Korea propaganda leaflets found in Seoul attack South Korea's first couple
The propaganda leaflets found scattered on the streets, including some making personal attacks on the country's president and first lady.
Thu Oct 24 2024
Internet suspended in parts of India's Manipur as students clash with police
Hundreds of Meitei students took to the streets over continuing ethnic strife, calling for a change in the leadership.
Wed Sep 11 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
China's drivers fret as robotaxis pick up pace - and passengers
Ride-hailing and taxi drivers face job loss threats from AI as thousands of robotaxis begin operating on Chinese streets.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Bangladesh protesters call for march to Dhaka in defiance of curfew
Armoured personnel carriers and troops patrols the streets of the capital, a day after deadly clashes that killed nearly 100 people.
Mon Aug 05 2024
Bangladesh police fire tear gas, sound grenades as protesters return to streets
Police said they had to use force when protesters in the northeastern district of Sylhet broke through barricades to head for the courts.
Wed Jul 31 2024
Waste crisis deepens misery in Gaza as war rages
Children sift through garbage on Gaza's streets in a growing sanitation crisis that's adding to the misery of war.
Sat Jul 20 2024
Robotaxi company Cruise withdraws all cars from San Francisco streets
The move was to regain trust while investigations are being carried out, after a Cruise driverless car dragged a woman several metres.
Wed Nov 15 2023
One killed in Bangladesh as garment workers clash with police over pay rise - police
Police said they used teargas and rubber bullets to break up protests by hundreds of workers who took to the streets in the garment hub.
Wed Nov 08 2023
Samurai trash collectors clean Tokyo streets after Halloween revels
Occasions such as Halloween leave a lot of trash, as street drinking becomes common in bustling areas and tourist spots, Keisuke Naka said.
Wed Nov 01 2023
Two dead, 16 hurt in shooting among Florida Halloween revelers; one man arrested
The altercation unfolded as hundreds of people filled the streets as night spots closed after an evening of Halloween-themed celebrations.
Mon Oct 30 2023
Israel's security forces face questions after Hamas attack lays bare intelligence gaps
For Israelis, images of dead bodies lying in the streets or groups of civilians being driven or marched into captivity in Gaza came as a profound shock.
Sun Oct 08 2023
Flooded homes, streets as another storm hits battered central Greece
A private helicopter crashed into the sea in northern Evia and a search and rescue operation was underway.
Thu Sep 28 2023
Hong Kong's heaviest rain in at least 140 years floods city streets, metro
Cascades of water tumbled down the city's mountainous terrain as authorities issued landslide risk warnings
Fri Sep 08 2023
After slums and monkeys, Delhi removes stray dogs from streets as G20 nears
Authorities have already cleared many slums in the city and put up cutouts of langurs to scare away monkeys from public spaces.
Thu Sep 07 2023
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
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