
Guinea rights groups say 135 killed in stadium crush
A controversial referee call led to crowd violence, police tear gas, and a deadly scramble as spectators tried to flee.
Wed Dec 04 2024

Nearly 1,000 held in Pakistan after pro-Khan protests
According to police, weapons, including automatic rifles and tear gas guns, were seized from the protest site where thousands had gathered.
Thu Nov 28 2024

Indonesia shelves plan to revise election law as protests rage
Protesters in the capital clashed with tear gas and water cannons, opposing legislation they claim weakens rivals of the outgoing president.
Fri Aug 23 2024

At least 91 killed as clashes rock Bangladesh, curfew imposed
Plice fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse tens of thousands of protesters calling for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign.
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

Thirteen killed in Bangladesh protests over job quotas
Hundreds of people were injured as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to break up groups of protesters, who torched vehicles.
Fri Jul 19 2024

Kites battle drones as farmers take on police during India protests
The farmers brought tractors and trucks to the protest and have used these, and other farm equipment, as deterrents to the police action.
Thu Feb 15 2024

Thousands march in Peru, demanding resignation of leftist President Castillo
Police with helmets and plastic shields launched several tear gas canisters in an attempt to disperse the crowds.
Sun Nov 06 2022

Haiti to investigate death of journalist struck by tear gas cannister
Romelson Vilsaint, who worked for a local radio station, was part of a group gathered outside a police unit, when officers opened fire.
Tue Nov 01 2022

Security forces tear gas students defying Iran protest ultimatum
The confrontations at dozens of universities prompted the threat of a tougher crackdown in a seventh week of demonstrations.
Mon Oct 31 2022

Indonesia's fatal soccer stampede caused by tear gas, say investigators
The team has been investigating how more than 130 people died in a crush after a match at Kanjuruhan stadium in East Java on October 1.
Fri Oct 14 2022

Tear gas, locked gates led to Indonesian soccer stampede, spectators say
The chaos that erupted in the soccer-mad Southeast Asian country left 125 dead and more than 400 injured.
Wed Oct 05 2022

Eight killed in Sudan as protesters rally on uprising anniversary
Security forces fired tear gas and water cannon to prevent swelling numbers of protesters from marching towards the presidential palace.
Fri Jul 01 2022

Indonesia police fire tear gas to disperse protest at parliament
Hundreds of university students protest high cooking oil prices and a mooted extension of President Joko Widodo's stay in office.
Mon Apr 11 2022

Sudan forces fire tear gas as protesters head to presidential palace
Security forces fired tear gas to disperse the crowds on a tenth day of major demonstrations since an Oct. 25 coup.
Sun Dec 26 2021

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows
Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia and Iceland made the grade, according to IQAir.
Wed Mar 12 2025