Divisions on curbing plastic waste persist as UN treaty talks begin
South Korea is hosting the fifth and ostensibly final UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) meeting this week.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sultan Sharafuddin wants JAIS to ensure all preachers invited to Selangor accredited by MAIS
JAIS has been instructed to ensure that all Islamic preachers invited to the state, especially to talk on matters related to aqidah, syariah, sufism and the practice of fariqa.
Mon Nov 25 2024
PM, Yoon hold talks on Malaysia-South Korea ties
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim meets with South Korean President Yoon Suek Yeol at the Yongsan Presidential Office.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Hamas: No hostages-for-prisoners swap deal with Israel unless Gaza war ends
Gaza truce talks stall as the US vetoes a UN resolution calling for an unconditional, permanent ceasefire.
Thu Nov 21 2024
COP29 climate talks enter final stretch: What happens next?
Here's a breakdown of the known sticking points and what happens next.
Wed Nov 20 2024
As truce talks progress, Lebanon's army cornered by politics, funding
Lebanon's army needs Hezbollah's approval to deploy troops to the south, even after any ceasefire deal.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Developing nations are least responsible for climate change but cop it worst. Will the COP29 climate talks tackle this injustice?
Since the Industrial Revolution, country after country has turned to fossil fuels to power their transport and industry.
Sat Nov 16 2024
Boxing - Tyson takes a swipe at Paul ahead of highly anticipated fight
Mike Tyson slaps Jake Paul in the face and offers a two-word televised remark before walking off stage: "Talking's over."
Fri Nov 15 2024
US working on 60-day truce to end war in Lebanon, sources say
Resolution 1701 has been the cornerstone of talks to end the last year of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.
Thu Oct 31 2024
Malaysia's FM Mohamad delivers witty response to Carlson's claim on Harris
At a Donald Trump rally this week, Tucker Carlson referred to Kamala Harris as "Samoan-Malaysian" when talking about the US Vice President.
Wed Oct 30 2024
Trump appeals to religion, Harris talks jobs as millions vote early
Georgia is one of seven competitive swing states expected to play a decisive role in an election that wraps up in eight days.
Tue Oct 29 2024
Egypt proposes initial two-day truce in Gaza with limited hostage-prisoner exchange
Abdel Fattah al-Sisi says talks should resume within 10 days of implementing the temporary ceasefire in efforts to reach a permanent one.
Mon Oct 28 2024
Moon sample talks show space engagement by rivals US and China
NASA and Chinese officials are engaged in talks to let American scientists analyze rocks retrieved by China from the moon.
Sat Oct 26 2024
Europe agency says it is in talks with SpaceX on tackling space junk
The aim is to reduce a growing swarm of debris in space swirling round the planet from past missions that poses a risk to active satellites.
Fri Oct 25 2024
Modi and Xi agree to resolve differences, boost India-China ties
The two leaders met on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Russia for their first formal talks in five years.
Thu Oct 24 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024