Fastest, highest, longest: Five records set by UAE
From the world's tallest building to the deepest diving pool, the UAE, which turns 50 today, has a love of setting records.
Thu Dec 02 2021
'Freedom Tower' - the skyscraper symbolising New York's resilience
The skyscraper that replaced the Twin Towers in New York's skyline is America's tallest building at 1,776 feet.
Wed Sep 08 2021
Man arrested scaling tallest building in Paris
The unnamed climber, who used no harnesses or other aids, was detained after he got to the top of the 210-metre (690 feet) office block.
Sat Sep 19 2020
TRX's Signature Tower GDV estimated at RM3.5b
The centrepiece landmark is expected to be the 15th tallest building in the world at 1,440 feet or 438.9 metres tall.
Sat Apr 30 2016
New York lights World Trade Center red, white and blue
New York lit One World Trade Center, the tallest building in America, red, white and blue in solidarity with France after attackers killed at least 120 people in Paris.
Sat Nov 14 2015
China gives new twist to world's second tallest building
The world's second tallest building, Shanghai Tower, will soon open with a twisted triangular "outer skin" around a circular core.
Mon Jun 22 2015
Guinness World Records offers behind the scenes look at the world's tallest building
Guinness World Records has released a short film exploring the architecture behind the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.
Wed Dec 10 2014
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