Preparing for a Chinese blockade, Taiwan maps out wartime food plans
Taiwan says it was planning to set up task force to ensure food supply safety by taking a monthly inventory of the island's food resources.
Wed Oct 23 2024
What to know about top Hezbollah commander targeted by Israel in Beirut
Israel said Fuad Shukr was Hezbollah's top military commander and advisor to leader Hassan Nasrallah for planning wartime operations.
Wed Jul 31 2024
Ukraine sacks two senior ministers at heart of wartime economy
A majority of 272 lawmakers voted to dismiss Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov.
Thu May 09 2024
Ukrainians prepare for first wartime Christmas on new calendar
Ukrainians gearing up to celebrate first Christmas according to a new calendar, another step towards erasing traces of Russian influence.
Wed Dec 20 2023
For Ukraine's wartime New Year, patriotism is on the menu
Expressions of Ukrainian patriotism expected to enliven menus in and beyond the capital as 2022 ticks over to 2023.
Sat Dec 31 2022
Sean Penn visits Ukraine's Zelenskiy, loans him an Oscar
Zelenskiy presented Penn, who is making a documentary in Ukraine and marking his third wartime visit, with the Order of Merit honor.
Wed Nov 09 2022
Ukraine President: From comedian to wartime leader
Zelenskyy came to office in a landslide democratic election, defeating a billionaire businessman.
Sun Feb 27 2022
China reports biggest rise in daily COVID cases in five months
Hebei, which entered a "wartime mode" on Tuesday, accounted for 51 of the 52 local cases reported by the National Health Commission on Thursday.
Thu Jan 07 2021
China steps up COVID-19 measures as local infections rise
The northeastern Hebei province surrounding Beijing on Tuesday entered a "wartime mode" after reporting its first local infections in more than six months.
Wed Jan 06 2021
Teenager charged with defacing Churchill's London statue
British police said they charged a teenager on Friday over the defacing of the statue of wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill.
Sat Sep 12 2020
South Korea, US to hold regular defense talks on N.K. situation, alliance issues
South Korea and the US will discuss major bilateral issues such as cooperation for the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula.
Wed Sep 09 2020
South Korea's Moon to focus on victims in 'comfort women' dispute with Japan
Spotlight on the plight of South Korea's last few surviving "comfort women", forced to work in Japan's wartime brothels.
Fri Aug 14 2020
Tentacles of Olympic cancellation would reach around globe
The IOC has ample financial safeguards against cancellation, which has happened only in wartime since the modern Olympics began in 1896.
Tue Mar 10 2020
Gary Oldman wins best actor Oscar for 'Darkest Hour'
Gary Oldman won his first Oscar on Sunday for his lead role as British wartime leader Winston Churchill in "Darkest Hour."
Mon Mar 05 2018
South Korea to build museum for wartime sex slavery victims
Chung Hyun-back visited the House of Sharing for her first official activity, vowing to set up the museum to remember "comfort women" victims.
Mon Jul 10 2017
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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
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?
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
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
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