Nepal's Sherpas deserve more, says teenager who scaled world's 14 tallest peaks
Sherpas are known for climbing skills that make them the backbone of mountain expeditions.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Why is Mount Everest so big? New research highlights a rogue river - but deeper forces are at work
At 8,849 metres above sea level, Everest is around 250m taller than the other great peaks of the Himalayas.
Sat Oct 05 2024
Olympics - United States top medals table at end of Paris Olympics
The US secured 40 golds after the final title was decided on Sunday, finishing above China only by virtue of their 44 silvers.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Australians jubilant as sports-mad country bags record gold at Olympics
Australians bagged national record 18 gold medals at the Paris Olympics moving up third place in the medals tally behind China and America.
Thu Aug 08 2024
Venezuela opposition says its victory is irreversible, citing 73% of vote tallies
Opposition leaders and foreign observers urged the electoral authority to release vote tallies.
Tue Jul 30 2024
Sg Bakap By-election: Polling ends, vote-tallying process begins
The voting process for the Sungai Bakap state by-election concluded today after all nine polling centres, which opened at 8 am, officially closed at 6 pm.
Sat Jul 06 2024
Israel says more than a third of Gaza hostages are dead
Israel believes that more than a third of the remaining Gaza hostages are dead, a government tally showed.
Tue Jun 04 2024
Tennis - Djokovic two wins away from ending 2024 barren run after reaching Geneva Open semi-final
World number one Novak Djokovic beat Tallon Griekspoor to advance to the semi-finals of the Geneva Open.
Fri May 24 2024
Cops issue photofit of suspect in Faisal Halim acid attack
IGP Tan Sri Razarudin Hussain said the suspect is 165-centimetre tall, around 30 years old, is of medium build and has tanned skin.
Mon May 20 2024
Actor Stephen Fry takes aim at royal guards to ban the use of bear fur caps
The soldiers of the King's Guard wear the famous tall bearskin caps known as a busby, for ceremonial events.
Thu Jan 11 2024
Menara Merdeka 118, a tower of success in navigating independence - Agong
Menara Merdeka 118 with a height of 678.9 metres is second tallest in the world after Burj Khalifa in Dubai, with a height of 828 metres.
Thu Jan 11 2024
Cyclone Michaung hits India's south after 13 killed in floods, rain
Tall waves crashed into southern coastal towns over the last two days as the cyclone approached, submerging entire villages.
Wed Dec 06 2023
Cyclone Michaung makes landfall in India's south; nine killed earlier in floods, rain
Torrential rains sent tall waves crashing into coastal towns, submerging roads and killing at least nine people, including a child.
Tue Dec 05 2023
Tennis - Djokovic best in history, says Nadal
Novak Djokovic's recent win at the US Open, took his tally to 24 Grand Slams, two ahead of Nadal's total.
Wed Sep 20 2023
Brazilian farmer's giant rooster hobby hatches into profitable business
The birds, called "Giant Indian Roosters," can grow over 120 centimeters (47 inches) tall.
Fri Sep 15 2023
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
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024