BHP trying to avoid responsibility over Brazilian dam collapse, UK court told
More than 600,000 Brazilians, 46 local governments and around 2,000 businesses are suing BHP over the 2015 collapse of the Mariana dam in southeastern Brazil.
Mon Oct 21 2024
China to hold nationwide survey on population changes
Beijing urgently trying a variety of measures to incentivise young couples to have children after China posted a population decline in 2023.
Fri Oct 11 2024
Pregnant woman killed by rampaging wild elephants in Indonesia
The woman was trying to protect her family's rubber plantation from the elephants when they charged at her.
Tue Sep 10 2024
Trump says he had 'every right' to interfere in 2020 election
Donald Trump faced a revised federal indictment last month accusing him of illegally trying to overturn his 2020 election loss.
Tue Sep 03 2024
Tennis - 'My heart dies every time I lose,' Osaka says after US Open exit
Naomi Osaka is trying to figure out how to better cope with the setbacks after being given a crash course in early Grand Slam exits.
Fri Aug 30 2024
MACC still trying to track down Muhyiddin's son-in-law
MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the efforts to locate him include seeking cooperation from Interpol and other authorities.
Thu Jun 13 2024
Najib held significant authority in SRC, "I wouldn't refuse his directives" - Former SRC director
Tan Sri Ismee Ismail said he believed Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was trying to do something best for the country and the company.
Mon Jun 10 2024
Digital billboard along Federal Highway catches fire
Videos of the fire do show individuals coming down from the billboard and firefighters at the scene trying to put out the fire.
Fri May 31 2024
US actor killed in Los Angeles shooting
Johnny Wactor has been shot dead when he came upon three men trying to steal the catalytic converter from his car.
Tue May 28 2024
"Who is he trying to defend?" PM raps Hamzah over targeted subsidy
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said it was normal for PM to announce policy and relevant minister to provide details and follow-up actions later.
Fri May 24 2024
Musk targets Australian senator, gun laws in deepening dispute over X stabbing content
Elon Musk accused Australia's leaders of trying to censor the internet, prompting an outpouring of condemnation from lawmakers.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Why is the US government trying to ban TikTok?
Here is a look at the effort to ban the app, its chances in the US Senate and what that would actually mean.
Tue Apr 23 2024
Myanmar rebels say they have repelled junta push to take back border town
Reinforcements of junta forces have been trying to advance on Myawaddy for days, but were pushed back in a battle about 40 kilometres away.
Mon Apr 15 2024
Overwhelmed by the news? Try compassion training
Continuous bad news is causing people to disengage. Compassion may hold the key to staying informed and trying to fix our troubled world.
Sat Apr 13 2024
Trying to contain China will only fuel its grievances, says Malaysian PM
The obstacles being placed against China's economic and technological advancement will only further accentuate such grievances.
Thu Mar 07 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 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