Indian police fire teargas at hundreds protesting over Kolkata doctor's rape, murder
Hundreds of protesters demand the resignation of a top state minister in the wake of a gruesome rape and murder of a trainee doctor.
Tue Aug 27 2024
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigns, interim government to be formed
Army chief General Waker-Us-Zaman said Sheikh Hasina had left the country and that an interim government would be formed.
Mon Aug 05 2024
Dozens arrested after UK protests turn violent in wake of child murders
Violent protests involving hundreds of anti-immigration groups have erupted across Britain after three girls were killed.
Mon Aug 05 2024
[COLUMNIST] Lessons Levinas leaves Netanyahu: Questions on Jewish sovereignty
The atrocities that have become commonplace in Palestine proves to be a wake-up call on ideas of politics and governance.
Mon Jun 10 2024
Columbia University cancels main graduation ceremony in wake of protests
Holding a large commencement ceremony on the campus presented security concerns, said a spokesperson.
Tue May 07 2024
Several people injured in a stabbing in Sydney church, police say
The attack happened during a service at Christ The Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley.
Mon Apr 15 2024
King advises political leaders to avoid extremism in giving opinions on religious, racial issues
His Majesty said recent events should serve as a wake-up call for all parties on their responsibility to maintain unity of the nation.
Tue Apr 09 2024
North Korea aims to switch to solid-fuel missiles for faster launches
North Korea is developing missiles and nuclear weapons undeterred by sanctions in the wake of UN Security Council bans.
Wed Apr 03 2024
France raises terror alert warning to highest level
France's terror alert system has three levels, and the highest level is activated in the wake of an attack in France or abroad.
Mon Mar 25 2024
PM's vocal criticism to Western leaders a timely wake-up call
Prof Dr Roy Anthony Rogers underscored that Malaysia's foreign policy has consistently opposed occupation.
Tue Mar 19 2024
Indonesians wake to new presumed president Prabowo
The national election agency is expected to announce official results by March 20.
Thu Feb 15 2024
Wake up to the fact sleep is a big deal
Explore the multifaceted world of sleep, understanding its impact on health and well-being.
Tue Feb 13 2024
Dublin wakes to looted stores, smouldering vehicles after night of riots
Police blamed far-right agitators for starting the violence after a small group of anti-immigrant protesters arrived at the scene of the stabbing attack and clashed with police.
Fri Nov 24 2023
With barbed wire and warnings, migrants stopped at US-Mexico border
In the wake of Title 42's expiration, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it is prioritizing migrants with appointments to streamline processing.
Mon May 15 2023
Malawi fears spread of cholera outbreak in wake of Cyclone Freddy
Poor access to clean water and sanitation at emergency camps for those displaced by the cyclone pose a threat of waterborne diseases.
Mon Mar 20 2023
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
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