ASEAN leaders share unexpected in-flight diplomacy ahead of Laos Summit
The lack of direct flights from many ASEAN capitals led to an impromptu gathering of regional heavyweights on the same plane to Vientiane.
Mon Oct 07 2024
AWANI Tonight: Viral Thai hippo Moo Deng sparks small business boom
Thailand's baby pygmy hippo, Moo Deng's adorable pink cheeks and irresistible charm has sparked an unexpected entrepreneurial wave, helping boost small businesses in the country.
Fri Oct 04 2024
820-gram infant born on plane, unexpected but safe
The plane made an emergency stop at an airport in central China and a a neonatal nurse who was onboard escorted the baby to the hospital.
Tue Aug 20 2024
French voters deliver a win for the left, a blow for Le Pen and a hung parliament
The leftist alliance unexpectedly takes the top spot ahead of the far right but no group winning a majority.
Mon Jul 08 2024
Questions swirl about Indonesia new capital city project after resignations
The head and deputy head of the body overseeing Indonesia's planned new capital have unexpectedly resigned.
Mon Jun 03 2024
Putin taps economist to run defence, replacing Shoigu in unexpected move
Russia's economists have so far largely ensured economic stability and growth despite toughest sanctions ever imposed on a major economy.
Mon May 13 2024
EXPLAINER - Russia's presidential election: The who, what and when?
Russia will hold a presidential election on March 15-17 which President Vladimir Putin is certain to win, barring an unexpected development.
Mon Mar 11 2024
North Korea's first spy satellite is 'alive', can manoeuvre, expert says
The orbit-raising manoeuvre was a surprise as the presence of an onboard propulsion system was unexpected.
Wed Feb 28 2024
Japan's SLIM moon probe unexpectedly survives lunar night
Japan's space agency said on Monday its SLIM moon lander has unexpectedly survived a freezing lunar night.
Mon Feb 26 2024
Battle with pericarditis makes keirin gold all the more unexpected - Azizulhasni
Datuk Mohd Azizulhasni Awang has admitted that he never expected to win the gold just two weeks after suffering from heart inflammation.
Mon Feb 05 2024
Pacific nations meet in China to discuss naval issues
Naval officials from Japan, Russia and the US, are meeting to discuss updating rules on unexpected encounters, among other issues.
Tue Jan 16 2024
[COLUMNIST] Seven unexpected moves in the Cabinet reshuffle
The creation of four new ministries reflects the Prime Minister's conviction that these sectors warrant a more profound focus.
Tue Dec 12 2023
Miss Universe cuts ties with Indonesia organiser accused of sexual harassment
Women say all 30 finalists for Miss Universe Indonesia were unexpectedly asked to strip for body checks for scars and cellulite.
Mon Aug 14 2023
Ringgit opens lower against US dollar amid strong us economic data
Stephen Innes said the unexpectedly strong US economic data had triggered a minor reversal of sorts in broader US dollar sentiment.
Tue Dec 06 2022
From Russia with cash: Georgia booms as Russians flee Putin's war
As war chokes Europe, a small nation wedged beneath Russia is enjoying an unexpected economic boom.
Sun Nov 06 2022
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'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