Bangladesh court orders probe into former PM Hasina's role in grocer's death
This is the first case against Sheikh Hasina followed a violent uprising that killed around 300 people, including many students.
Tue Aug 13 2024
Consider This: Bangladesh Protests (Part 2) - The Movement That Toppled a PM
What began as a student movement against job quotas had unveiled deep-rooted economic and political grievances and evolved into a mass uprising that eventually toppled a sitting Prime Minister. Is Bangladesh on the brink of a democratic and economic awakening? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Niaz Asadullah, Southeast Asia Lead of the Global Labor Organization, Professorial Fellow at North South University in Bangladesh, and a Visiting Professor of Economics at the University of Reading in the UK.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Consider This: Bangladesh Protests (Part 1) - The Movement That Toppled a PM
What began as a student movement against job quotas had unveiled deep-rooted economic and political grievances and evolved into a mass uprising that eventually toppled a sitting Prime Minister. Is Bangladesh on the brink of a democratic and economic awakening? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Niaz Asadullah, Southeast Asia Lead of the Global Labor Organization, Professorial Fellow at North South University in Bangladesh, and a Visiting Professor of Economics at the University of Reading in the UK.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Bias hiding in plain sight: Decades of analyses suggest US media skews anti-Palestinian
Several studies scrutinizing U.S. media coverage during the first Palestinian uprising, or intifada, spanning from 1987 to 1993, consistently revealed pronounced biases.
Sat Mar 02 2024
Eight killed in Sudan as protesters rally on uprising anniversary
Security forces fired tear gas and water cannon to prevent swelling numbers of protesters from marching towards the presidential palace.
Fri Jul 01 2022
Philippines begins new era of Marcos rule, decades after overthrow
Marcos makes a stunning comeback for one of Asia's most famous political dynasties, 36 years after it was ousted in a popular uprising.
Thu Jun 30 2022
Talent uprising: The shift to purpose driven talent
Organisations who do not prioritise company culture, leadership, and succession planning will be left behind.
Mon Jun 13 2022
Russia sends troops to put down Kazakhstan uprising as fresh violence erupts
Authorities said at least 18 members of the security forces had died, including two found decapitated.
Fri Jan 07 2022
Sudan's Hamdok quits as premier after failing to restore civilian government
The announcement throws Sudan's political future even deeper into uncertainty, three years after an uprising that led to the overthrow of long-time leader Omar al-Bashir.
Mon Jan 03 2022
Saifuddin to consult ASEAN special envoy over Myanmar shadow government's call for uprising against junta
The Malaysian Embassy in Yangon is also closely following the latest developments in the country that has endured civilian unrest since the Feb 1 military coup.
Wed Sep 08 2021
Power struggle roils Guinea as soldiers say they've taken over
Soldiers who staged an uprising in Guinea's capital on Sunday said on state television that they had dissolved the West African nation's government and constitution and closed all land and air borders
Sun Sep 05 2021
Anti-military protests in Myanmar on anniversary of 1988 uprising
Protests against Myanmar's military government broke out across the nation today.
Sun Aug 08 2021
France urges Tunisia to name new PM as crisis simmers
Saied's moves followed protests by Tunisians who are fed up with years of economic malaise and political paralysis since the 2011 uprising.
Thu Jul 29 2021
Thai protest rivals in show of force on Bangkok streets
Pro democracy and monarchist activists clash on the 47th anniversary of the 1973 student uprising.
Wed Oct 14 2020
Venezuela crushes small anti-Maduro uprising at military base
Earlier on Sunday a video circulated on social media showing a group of men in military uniform announcing an uprising in the wake of the creation of a pro-government legislative superbody on Friday.
Mon Aug 07 2017
'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