Typhoon Shanshan brings torrential rains, travel turmoil across Japan
The storm was expected to approach the central and eastern regions, which includes Tokyo, around the weekend, the weather agency said.
Fri Aug 30 2024
Pakistan PM proposes parliament dissolution on Aug. 9 - sources
The elections are due to go ahead after speculation they might have to be postponed because of months of political and economic turmoil.
Fri Aug 04 2023
Turmoil in Thailand as rivals derail election winner's PM bid
Pita Limjaroenrat has an extremely difficult path to the top job and must overcome fierce resistance from a royalist military.
Thu Jul 20 2023
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan arrested, aides call for nationwide protest
Pakistan's anti-graft watchdog arrested former Prime Minister Imran Khan at Islamabad High Court on Tuesday, in a dramatic move that threatens fresh turmoil in the nuclear-armed country.
Tue May 09 2023
Agong wants govt to bring Malaysians in Sudan home if conflict worsens
The conflict in Sudan, involving the Sudanese Army and the paramilitary has sparked political turmoil and threatens security in the country.
Mon Apr 17 2023
Netanyahu suspends judicial overhaul after day of Israeli turmoil
For months, hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets to protest a project its critics say would destroy the checks and balances protecting Israeli democracy.
Tue Mar 28 2023
US stocks plummet 1.6 per cent after Fed shakes markets with another rate hike
The Fed raised its benchmark interest rate by another 25 basis points despite a banking crisis causing turmoil in the US financial sector.
Thu Mar 23 2023
Asian shares subdued after Fed hints at rate pause
Asian shares inched higher after the Fed Reserve hinted it could pause interest rate hikes following turmoil in the banking sector.
Thu Mar 23 2023
Fresh turmoil in Pakistan as former PM Imran Khan faces arrest
Court orders to arrest Imran Khan came in a case pertaining to his selling state gifts given by foreign leaders while he was prime minister.
Wed Mar 15 2023
Myanmar opium cultivation surging under military rule - UN report
The growth was "directly connected" to the political and economic turmoil in Myanmar since the military took power nearly two years ago.
Thu Jan 26 2023
All eyes on Hajiji's position as Sabah Chief Minister
The political turmoil in Sabah has resulted in leaders of political parties in the state to voice out differing opinions as to the status of Hajiji Noor as the chief minister.
Sat Jan 07 2023
Malaysia's Muhyiddin, Anwar race to form government as turmoil drags on
Anwar's multi-ethnic coalition won the most number of seats in the election with 82. Muhyiddin's conservative Malay Muslim alliance took 73 seats.
Mon Nov 21 2022
ASEAN Summit begins with Myanmar likely to dominate agenda; 'little progress expected'
Cambodia PM and ASEAN host Hun Sen calls for vigilance and wisdom during times of economic and geopolitical turmoil.
Fri Nov 11 2022
Women lead Wakanda through turmoil in 'Black Panther' sequel
T'Challa surrounded himself with powerful women, actor Letitia Wright said.
Tue Nov 08 2022
Strong govt can prevent turmoil in administration - PM
Only a strong and stable government can prevent turmoil in an administration and allow it to focus on key tasks like reviving the economy, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Sat Oct 29 2022
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024