Iran's Khamenei warned Nasrallah of Israeli plot to kill him, sources say
Khamenei invited Nasrallah to Iran after attacks destroyed Hezbollah's communication devices, an official said.
Thu Oct 03 2024
UNIFIL warns of 'devastating consequences' for region in case of further escalation in Southern Lebanon
The UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL) warned of "far-reaching and devastating consequences" if Israel's attacks escalate.
Tue Sep 24 2024
Mother of Georgia mass shooting suspect called school before attack
Marcee Gray called the school that morning and warned a counselor about an "extreme emergency".
Mon Sep 09 2024
Japan hit by heavy rain, power outage as Typhoon Shanshan makes landfall
Authorities warned the storm could be one of the strongest ever to hit the region.
Thu Aug 29 2024
Taiwan hit by another big quake, no immediate reports of damage
Weather officials warned of aftershocks that could reach a magnitude of 5.5 in the next few days.
Fri Aug 16 2024
Storm brings torrential rain to Japan, disrupts transport
The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of risks from mudslides and floods after record-breaking rainfall over last two days in some cities.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Japan's PM cancels Central Asia, Mongolia trip after earthquake risk warning
The meteorological agency warned of a higher probability of a huge earthquake in the Nankai trough.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Bangladesh students ramp up pressure to dissolve parliament
Bangladesh's protesting student leaders demand that parliament be dissolved and warned of "strict programme" if their deadline was not met.
Tue Aug 06 2024
Slain Hamas leader Haniyeh's funeral held in Qatar, Israel is warned of revenge
Iran and Hamas have both accused Israel of carrying out the killing and have pledged to retaliate against their foe.
Fri Aug 02 2024
557,000 women in Gaza are currently food insecure - UN Women
UN Women warned at least 557,000 women in Gaza are food insecure, noting that many mothers and women often prioritise feeding others.
Fri Jun 28 2024
Weary Lebanese brace for war after new Hezbollah threats
Hezbollah's chief warned Israel of precision strikes, leaving many Lebanese resigned to preparing for escalation.
Fri Jun 21 2024
US warns Israel that Rafah invasion will jeopardise weapons supply as assault continues
President Joe Biden warned the U.S. would withhold arms if Israel invaded Rafah, saying Washington's weapons should not be used in the southern Gaza city.
Thu May 09 2024
Tehran plays down reported Israeli attacks, signals no further retaliation
Ebrahim Raisi had warned Israel before Friday's strike that Tehran would deliver a "severe response" to any attack on its territory.
Fri Apr 19 2024
UN: Water fuelling conflict as 2.2 billion people lack clean drinking water
Increasing water scarcity can fuel conflicts around the world, the United Nations has warned.
Fri Mar 22 2024
Famine looms in Gaza: How will the world know it has arrived?
The United Nations has warned that widespread famine in the Gaza Strip is "almost inevitable" without action.
Sat Mar 09 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
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024