INSIGHT - Myanmar's junta terrorised a Rohingya Muslim town. Then rebels burned it down.
The town of Buthidaung in Rakhine state, Myanmar's largest settlement of minority Rohingya, was on fire and under attack.
Sat Aug 03 2024
Narendra Modi denies religious discrimination exists in India
Rights groups have asserted, however, that dissidents, minorities and journalists have come under attack since Narendra Modi took office.
Fri Jun 23 2023
US VP Harris visits Philippine island on edge of contested South China Sea
Harris pledged the US would defend the Philippines if it came under attack in the waterway.
Tue Nov 22 2022
In Chicago suburb, 'guardian angels' sheltered strangers under attack
Karen Britten along with two of her neighbors in Highland Park housed dozens of parade goers during an hours-long lockdown.
Wed Jul 06 2022
Smartphone in hand, Ukraine's president takes centre stage in a capital under attack
Zelenskiy's refusal to evacuate with Russian troops closing in on Kyiv and his calm presence in social media videos has won plaudits, even from self-described sceptics.
Sun Feb 27 2022
In Ukraine's capital, some people stock up on supplies, others try to flee
Kiev did not come under attack but signs of nervousness were growing as planes flew overhead, explosions were heard.
Thu Feb 24 2022
Not easy to revive UMNO, enemies attack from all directions - Ahmad Zahid
Enemies never succeeded in their efforts to bring down UMNO 'once and for all' in the past two years because of the 'stubbornness' of its (UMNO) leaders and members.
Sun Mar 07 2021
EXPLAINER: Can social media companies boot Trump? Yes!
Social media companies decided this past week they had finally seen enough from President Donald Trump.
Mon Jan 11 2021
France's media under attack as election race heats up: watchdog
The media was facing increasing hostility, notably from Francois Fillon and some of his backers after the conservative challenger was hit by a scandal that has badly affected his election chances.
Tue Feb 14 2017
Third blast after 24 killed in Kabul carnage
Confusion reigned over the location of the third blast, with the interior ministry saying the target was unclear but local media suggested a guest house had come under attack.
Tue Sep 06 2016
Dhaka under attack: Police in firefight with gunmen in Bangladesh capital
A massive firefight has broken out between police and an unknown number of gunmen in a restaurant in Dhaka's diplomatic zone, with reports that some people may have been taken hostage.
Fri Jul 01 2016
Brussels attack could see security cordon shift to airport door
Airports that don't require people to undergo security checks until they move beyond the departure hall may be forced to consider a shift to screening at every entrance following Brussels bombings.
Wed Mar 23 2016
Huge manhunt after Brussels attacks horror
Belgium launched a huge manhunt Tuesday after a series of bombings claimed by the Islamic State group ripped through Brussels airport and a metro train, killing around 35 people.
Wed Mar 23 2016
Belgium releases surveillance images of airport suspects - Media
The grainy picture shows three men pushing trolleys with suitcases past the check-in area.
Tue Mar 22 2016
Bombings in Brussels: Violence will not end without stringent counter-measures - Zahid
That violence will not end as long as there is no committed effort to end it, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Tue Mar 22 2016
'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