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Raja Permaisuri Agong visits General Women's Union in Abu Dhabi

Raja Permaisuri Agong visits General Women's Union in Abu Dhabi

Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah visited the headquarters of the General Women's Union (GWU) in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, reported Emirates News Agency (WAM).
Sun Dec 03 2023
Indonesia tightens security in Papua after nine killed in riot

Indonesia tightens security in Papua after nine killed in riot

The riot had started after locals, angered by rumours about a child kidnapping, started throwing rocks at Wamena police station.
Fri Feb 24 2023
Kenyan building collapses spark alarm as cities swell

Kenyan building collapses spark alarm as cities swell

The collapse in Ruaka, north west of Nairobi, was one of three buildings to fall within a week in the capital and its satellite towns.
Wed Nov 23 2022
First known UAE case of Omicron variant detected in fully vaccinated traveller

First known UAE case of Omicron variant detected in fully vaccinated traveller

The variant was detected in an African woman who had travelled from an African country and transited through an Arab country, WAM said.
Thu Dec 02 2021
Lawyer pleads not guilty to CBT involving more than RM1.2 million

Lawyer pleads not guilty to CBT involving more than RM1.2 million

A lawyer pleaded not guilty in the Ayer Keroh Sessions Court here today to two counts of CBT in property deals involving more than RM1.2 million in 2016 and 2020.
Fri Aug 13 2021
Malaysia to intensify COVID-19 vaccine development with UAE - Agong

Malaysia to intensify COVID-19 vaccine development with UAE - Agong

In an exclusive interview with Emirates News Agency (WAM), Sultan Abdullah said UAE has demonstrated itself as a friend of Malaysia during this difficult period.
Wed Dec 30 2020
Kenyan couple set off to motorbike around the world - but run into COVID

Kenyan couple set off to motorbike around the world - but run into COVID

They got stuck in a low-priced hostel in the Nicaraguan capital Managua for four and a half months, before flying back to Nairobi.
Thu Oct 15 2020
Official mascot of FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017 unveiled

Official mascot of FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017 unveiled

The long-awaited mascot of the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017 has been unveiled to the public by the tournament's local organising committee, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.
Wed Jun 28 2017
UAE cuts ties with Qatar, accuses it of destabilising region

UAE cuts ties with Qatar, accuses it of destabilising region

The United Arab Emirates cut ties with Qatar on Monday, state news agency WAM reported, accusing its Gulf Arab neighbour of supporting extremism and undermining regional stability.
Mon Jun 05 2017
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths

The battle to reduce road deaths

In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024