Commonwealth Games host for 2026 to be decided in May
The CGF said it was keeping the proposals confidential at this stage as it seeks a replacement for the Australian state of Victoria.
Mon Apr 08 2024
Games - Victoria govt exaggerated Commonwealth costs on withdrawal, says auditor
The report said agencies failed to work together to give 'frank, full and timely advice' to govt before it decided to host the games.
Wed Mar 20 2024
Thousands told to flee homes in Australia amid heat spike, bushfire threat
Authorities said intense heatwave could further spread a massive bushfire in Victoria state, which faces its worst conditions in four years.
Wed Feb 28 2024
Best new artist Grammy winner Victoria Monet follows big names
Victoria Monet was nominated in seven Grammy categories this year, including record of the year for her single -On My Mama.-
Mon Feb 05 2024
Grammys 2024: Winners at Sunday's televised ceremony
Winners were chosen by the musicians, producers, engineers and others who make up the Recording Academy.
Mon Feb 05 2024
40 homeless after nine houses destroyed in Tawau blaze
Nine of the double-storey houses in Lorong 4 of the residential area were destroyed in a fire this afternoon.
Fri Jan 12 2024
David Beckham takes family to premiere of candid new documentary about his life
"Beckham" is a four-part mini-series tracking the British soccer star's rise from humble beginnings to one of the most recognisable players.
Wed Oct 04 2023
David Beckham 'clinically depressed' after World Cup red card
In a new series, Victoria and David Beckham discuss the abuse they received late 1990s after he was sent off during a game with Argentina.
Mon Oct 02 2023
Henry Golding invited by Hong Kong Tourism Board to uncover city's hidden gems
Henry Golding explores and recommends popular attractions and hidden gems in the city to global audience, through his perspective.
Fri Aug 18 2023
Fans flock to Hong Kong to mark 50th anniversary of Bruce Lee's death
Those who traveled to Hong Kong for the anniversary included people from mainland China, Asia and Europe.
Fri Jul 21 2023
Two giant rubber ducks debut in Hong Kong in bid to drive "double happiness"
The inflatable yellow ducks, 18 metres (59 feet) high, will sail on the harbour for two weeks.
Fri Jun 09 2023
Alberta wildfire fighters hope rain, cooling bring relief
Over 2,800 firefighters from Canada and the United States were battling about 91 active wildfires.
Mon May 22 2023
Celebrities, fashionistas say goodbye to late designer Vivienne Westwood
Westwood was synonymous with 1970s punk rock, dressing the Sex Pistols - a rebelliousness that remained her hallmark.
Fri Feb 17 2023
Passenger plane crashes into Lake Victoria in Tanzania
Fifteen people have been rescued so far but it was not known how many passengers were on board the Precision Air flight.
Sun Nov 06 2022
Nile is in mortal danger, from its source to the sea
Climate change, pollution and exploitation by man are putting existential pressure on the world's second longest river.
Sat Nov 05 2022
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
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