Wildfire fanned by gales menaces Athens suburbs as residents flee
The government calls for help from fellow EU members to tackle the fire that was burning out of control for a second day.
Tue Aug 13 2024
A man has fallen to his death from a hot-air balloon in Australia
The hot-air balloon took off from Melbournes northern suburbs and was in the air for about 30 minutes before the man fell from the basket.
Mon Mar 18 2024
Storm pounds New Zealand's Wellington with strong winds, surging waves
Waves breaking onto some roads has forced them to close and one of the city's beach suburbs has been cut off.
Thu Jul 21 2022
More heavy rains set to drench Sydney as thousands evacuate
Relentless rains flooded several suburbs in Australia's largest city, with officials warning of more wild weather to come.
Mon Jul 04 2022
Sydney nightly curfew to end as COVID-19 vaccinations hit fresh milestone
A curfew imposed on more than two million people in the 12 Sydney suburbs will end tonight.
Wed Sep 15 2021
Vaccination rates surge in Sydney's hard-hit suburbs as cases dip
Officials have promised residents in Sydney, more freedom once vaccinations reach 80 pct, as a lockdown now into its eleventh week.
Tue Sep 07 2021
Sydney COVID-19 cases seen topping 2,000 a day as Australia ramps up vaccinations
Daily cases in Sydney's worst-affected suburbs are expected to rise to as high as 2,000 until the middle of this month.
Mon Sep 06 2021
Tokyo likely to shift part of torch relay off public roads - Kyodo
The traditional torch relay was due to reach the capital on July 9, passing mostly through outer suburbs and islands.
Tue Jun 29 2021
Sydney imposes lockdown on beach suburbs as COVID cluster grows
The outbreak now totals 39 with two additional cases still under investigation.
Sat Dec 19 2020
Australia's second largest city orders 36 suburbs locked down to stop virus spike
The stay-home order will be imposed on some 320,000 people in Melbourne
Wed Jul 01 2020
Ceritalah ASEAN - Data isn't everything
Last year, at the height of US elections, I was in Houston, Texas spending some time with the Vidanas, two Mexican-American brothers living in the suburbs of the oil-rich city.
Mon Nov 27 2017
Australian counter-terrorism police conduct raids across Sydney suburbs
Australian counter-terrorism police were conducting raids late on Saturday across several Sydney suburbs aimed at disrupting plans for "terrorist attacks".
Sat Jul 29 2017
Latino Americans turn out for Hillary Clinton
In the immigrant-rich suburbs of the nation's capital, Latinos and Muslims said they were voting against Donald Trump.
Wed Nov 09 2016
Cop killer shot dead in police standoff outside Paris
A man was shot dead during a dramatic police operation in the Paris suburbs late Monday, hours after he had stabbed a police officer to death, authorities said.
Tue Jun 14 2016
Sinead O'Connor found safe near Chicago after scare
Sinead O'Connor was found safe in the Chicago suburbs on Monday, a day after the Irish singer set off alarm by not returning from a bicycle ride, police said.
Tue May 17 2016
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024