Olympics - Tom Cruise leaps into action as Los Angeles takes on Olympic mission
Hollywood flair lit up Paris as the Games closed, with the French capital passing the Olympic torch to the next host, Los Angeles.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Snoop Dogg to learn new tricks in Paris Olympics coverage
Snoop Dogg will be among the torchbearers to carry the Olympic flame in its final stretch before the opening ceremony on Friday.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Biden says he's 'passing the torch' to defend democracy in speech from Oval Office
Joe Biden said he was stepping aside to allow a new generation to take over in his first public remarks since ending his re-election bid.
Thu Jul 25 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
Throngs come out to see BTS singer Jin carry the Olympic flame at the Louvre
The relay will culminate with the lighting of the cauldron in Paris during the opening ceremonies of the Paris Games.
Mon Jul 15 2024
Olympics - Eiffel Tower countdown turns to 100 days to Paris 2024
Organisers will count on the flame relay across France for the mood to swing in the country as the July 26-Aug 11 Games approach.
Wed Apr 17 2024
Olympics - New costumes in revamped torch lighting ceremony for Paris 2024
Actress Mary Mina playing the high priestess for the first time will use a parabolic mirror and the sun's rays to ignite the torch.
Sat Mar 23 2024
Two friends build Eiffel Tower from recycled wood ahead of Olympics
The duo, a sports enthusiast with disability, hopes to display along the path of Olympic torch relay and in Olympic sites.
Fri Feb 23 2024
Troops guard Pakistani Christians after mob torches churches
The troops have cordoned off the Christian colony, blocking all entry and exit points with barbed wire, according to reports.
Thu Aug 17 2023
Pakistan crowd vandalises churches, torches homes after blasphemy accusation
Over 100 people were arrested, Punjab's caretaker information minister, Amir Mir, a resident said.
Thu Aug 17 2023
In India's brutal ethnic war, women are participants as well as victims
Kukis say a loosely formed group of Meitei women is responsible for instigating some of the rapes of women of the minority community.
Tue Aug 08 2023
Second night of unrest erupts in France after police shoot teenager
Cars torched in Nanterre for second night running.
Thu Jun 29 2023
Honduras enters partial state of emergency amid gang crackdown
Gangs have torched buses and killed drivers who did not pay up a so-called "war tax".
Wed Dec 07 2022
GTA plans to use torch as symbol in GE15
Gerakan Tanah Air (GTA) intends to use the torch as its symbol in the GE15 if the coalition's registration application is approved by the RoS.
Tue Sep 06 2022
Take a chance on me: ABBA pass the torch on to avatars
Concert-goers will see "ABBAtars" projected as holograms, looking like they did at the peak of their fame.
Fri May 27 2022
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024