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
UK's Queen Camilla suffering from chest infection, Buckingham Palace says
Queen Camilla is forced to pull out of her planned engagements this week due to a chest infection.
Wed Nov 06 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
Tropical storm Trami's death toll in Philippines climbs to 90, 36 missing
The death toll from tropical storm Trami that slammed into the Philippines this week has risen to 90, with at least 36 still missing, due to massive flooding and landslides.
Sun Oct 27 2024
North Korea claims 1.4 million young people joined the army this week
The young people are determined to fight in a "sacred war of destroying the enemy with the arms of the revolution," the KCNA report said.
Wed Oct 16 2024
Ringgit rises against US dollar on Budget 2025 outlook
Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said attention on Friday's budget announcement would drive market sentiment this week.
Mon Oct 14 2024
2024 Nobel prizes announced this week
The Nobel prizes are presented to the laureates on Dec. 10, the anniversary of Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel's death.
Mon Oct 07 2024
Gaza and a ceasefire slip out of focus as Lebanon conflict rages
Palestinians fear Lebanon's crisis is shifting focus from Gaza, where Israeli strikes killed dozens this week.
Fri Oct 04 2024
UN peacekeepers in Lebanon urge de-escalation after heavy airstrikes
Ignited by the Gaza war, the conflict has intensified significantly this week, with Hezbollah suffering an unprecedented attack.
Fri Sep 20 2024
Trump: No more debates with Kamala Harris
Several polls showed Kamala Harris won the debate that was held earlier this week.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Banksy unleashes animals on London, but what do they mean?
Four new Banksy murals in London this week are sparking curiosity about their meaning.
Sat Aug 17 2024
Taylor Swift Vienna concerts cancelled, Chancellor says tragedy averted
The concerts in Vienna this week were cancelled after the government confirmed a planned attack at the stadium, the organizer announced.
Thu Aug 08 2024
Bangladesh shuts universities, colleges indefinitely after protests turn deadly
Protests by students against a quota system for govt jobs turned deadly this week, leaving at least six people dead and scores injured.
Wed Jul 17 2024
'Too much heat' hits Delhi courts, judges asked to let lawyers ditch robes
New Delhi recorded temperatures of around 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) for the first time this week.
Fri May 31 2024
Palestinian public sector salaries squeezed as Israel withholds tax revenue
Only part of public sector salaries would be paid this week, keeping up a squeeze on payrolls that lasted for months, the authority said.
Mon May 13 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 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