Israeli teams will continue meetings on US ceasefire proposals, Netanyahu says
Israeli teams had meetings to discuss the U.S. ceasefire proposals with Lebanon on Thursday and will continue discussions in the days ahead.
Fri Sep 27 2024
Blinken tells Israel escalation will make civilian return more difficult
Israel rejected global calls on Thursday for a ceasefire with the Hezbollah movement, defying its biggest ally in Washington.
Fri Sep 27 2024
Alabama executes convicted murderer in second-ever nitrogen gas execution
Alabama executed convicted murderer Alan Miller on Thursday in the second-ever nitrogen-asphyxiation execution.
Fri Sep 27 2024
Tropical storm to make landfall in central Vietnam late Thursday
Storm No.4, as it is known in Vietnam, is forecast to hit the coast from Quang Tri to Quang Nam province in the evening.
Thu Sep 19 2024
Gaza ceasefire negotiations extend to another day as death toll exceeds 40,000
This round of negotiations opened on Thursday, and the talks would resume on Friday for a second day, Qatari and US officials said.
Fri Aug 16 2024
Hamas to stay out of Gaza truce talks but may meet mediators afterwards
The US has said it expects indirect talks to go ahead as planned in Qatar's capital Doha on Thursday.
Thu Aug 15 2024
Olympics - What's happening on Day 13 of Paris Games on Thursday
Marathon swimming is set to get underway amid concerns over water pollution in the river Seine.
Thu Aug 08 2024
Olympics-Boxing - Italian Carini pulls out of Paris Games, stoking gender row
Angela Carini pulled out of the Paris Olympics mid-fight on Thursday after she sustained a series of crunching blows from Imane Khelif.
Fri Aug 02 2024
Penang welcomes Shanghai Airlines' first direct flight
Shanghai Airlines' Shangai-Penang direct flight will operate three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Thu Aug 01 2024
Olympics - What's happening on Day Six of Paris Games on Thursday
Simone Biles is a heavy favourite to win her ninth Olympic medal in Thursday's gymnastics all-around final.
Thu Aug 01 2024
Hamas chief to be buried in Doha after Tehran funeral on Thursday, statement
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated early on Wednesday morning in Iran.
Wed Jul 31 2024
Bursa Malaysia opens higher, echoing Wall Street's record-breaking rally
Bursa Malaysia continued its uptrend on Thursday amidst bullish global risk appetite after the Wall Street hit another record high.
Thu Jul 11 2024
UK's Conservatives say Labour rivals heading for record-breaking election win
Opinion polls show the centre-left Labour Party is set for a big win in Thursday's vote that would end 14 years of Conservative government.
Wed Jul 03 2024
Bursa Malaysia up in early trade, tracking Wall St rally overnight
Bursa Malaysia staged a rebound in early trade on Thursday, tracking Wall Street's upbeat performance overnight.
Thu May 16 2024
Swedish sailor found dead on yacht in Labuan
A Swedish sailor was found dead aboard his yacht anchored near Kampung Patau-Patau waters last night (Thursday).
Fri May 10 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce
Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says
So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed
Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024
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
Transport Ministry to study proposal for senior citizen licence renewal assessments - Loke
The Transport Ministry will review a proposal requiring senior citizens aged 65 and above to undergo competency and health assessments before renewing their Malaysian Driving Licence.
Mon Nov 25 2024
PM encourages South Korean investors to explore opportunities in Malaysia
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed investors from South Korea to explore the various opportunities available in Malaysia.
Mon Nov 25 2024
South Korea prosecutors seek 5-year jail term for Samsung Elec chief in appeals case
Prosecutors allege Jay Y. Lee prioritised personal gain as Samsung's de-facto leader during the merger, harming shareholders and investors.
Mon Nov 25 2024
[COLUMNIST] Vaping: Behind the smokescreen of smoking cessation and healthier alternative
The existence of e-cigarettes seems to have merely shifted users from one addiction to another from traditional cigarettes to e-cigarettes.
Mon Nov 25 2024