Republican Mike Johnson elected US House speaker, ending leadership vacuum
The 220 to 209 party-line vote elevated Mike Johnson to the powerful role that has been vacant since Kevin McCarthy was ousted on Oct. 3.
Thu Oct 26 2023
Britain's Dyson wins right to make libel claim against Channel 4 News
Channel 4 News reported workers at the M'sian company that made Dyson-branded vacuum cleaners, had endured abuse and inhumane conditions.
Wed Jul 26 2023
US will not leave vacuum in Middle East to Russia, China - Biden
United States (US) President Joe Biden said Saturday that the US will not leave any vacuum in the Middle East region to Russia, China, or Iran.
Sun Jul 17 2022
Ukraine envoy to US says Russia used a vacuum bomb in its invasion
A vacuum bomb, or thermobaric weapon, sucks in oxygen from the surrounding air to generate a high-temperature explosion.
Tue Mar 01 2022
This tower acts like a giant air purifier for polluted cities
This Dutch creation, sucks up pollution like a vacuum cleaner for air, reducing smog and making cities more livable for inhabitants.
Mon Nov 01 2021
Washington state eradicates first 'murder hornet' nest of the year
In addition to the 113 worker hornets vacuumed out, staff netted another 67 other hornets in the area.
Fri Aug 27 2021
Tokyo mom creates COVID-19 vaccination database amid information vacuum
Toyoda decided she had the skills to help ease concerns amid a lack of clear direction from officials.
Thu Jul 01 2021
Medical oxygen supply to health facilities still sufficient - Dr Adham
The supply of medical oxygen at the health facilities using VIE (vacuum insulated evaporators) and portable cylinders that supply liquid oxygen to the tanks, is sufficient so far.
Sat May 22 2021
Work your abs effortlessly with the "stomach vacuum" technique
Flatten the stomach, improve the digestive process and relieve lower back pain.
Sun May 09 2021
Workers eradicate first nest of 'murder hornets' found in US
Agricultural department workers wearing protective suits have eradicated the first nest of giant "murder hornets" discovered in the United States, vacuuming them out of a tree in Washington state.
Sun Oct 25 2020
Japanese PM Abe resigns over worsening health
Abe decided to step down now to avoid a political vacuum as the country copes with its novel coronavirus outbreak.
Fri Aug 28 2020
MOA encourages food sector entrepreneurs to use new technologies
The company was proud to have been selected by the ministry as a role model for food companies in using the latest 'Low-Temperature Vacuum Drying' technology in producing dried fruit products.
Sat Jul 04 2020
Shabery regrets vacuum cleaner advertisement degrading Indonesian workers
Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek on Sunday regretted a vacuum cleaner advertisement which degraded Indonesian workers.
Sun Feb 08 2015
Indonesians fury over 'Fire your Indonesian maid' ad
The marketing strategy of a company selling robotic vacuums in Malaysia has stirred anger among the people of Indonesia, when one of its ad had allegedly ridiculed the profession of Indonesian maids.
Wed Feb 04 2015
The Future of Air Travel: Spike S-512. Fly Supersonic
A Boston-based aerospace company is hoping to fill the vacuum left by the demise of the Concorde with a new turbojet.
Thu Sep 11 2014
'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