
Philippines, China trade accusations on new South China Sea confrontation
Chinese coast guard vessels fired water cannons and side-swiped a Manila fisheries bureau boat on the way to deliver supplies to Filipino fishermen in the area.
Wed Dec 04 2024

Indonesia shelves plan to revise election law as protests rage
Protesters in the capital clashed with tear gas and water cannons, opposing legislation they claim weakens rivals of the outgoing president.
Fri Aug 23 2024

Philippines accuses China of damaging its vessel in disputed South China Sea shoal
The Philippine coast guard said one of its vessel sustained damage from use of water cannon by two Chinese coast guard ships.
Tue Apr 30 2024

Philippines, China trade accusations over South China Sea collision
The Philippine coast guard accused China of firing water cannons and ramming resupply vessels.
Mon Dec 11 2023

Philippines says China blocked, water-cannoned boat in South China Sea
China's coast guard countered that it had implemented necessary controls in accordance with the law to deter Philippine ships.
Mon Aug 07 2023

Eight killed in Sudan as protesters rally on uprising anniversary
Security forces fired tear gas and water cannon to prevent swelling numbers of protesters from marching towards the presidential palace.
Fri Jul 01 2022

Protest against coronavirus restrictions turns violent in Brussels
Police fired teargas and used water cannons to disperse protesters pelting officers with cobblestones and fireworks.
Mon Dec 06 2021

Thai police say use of force necessary as protesters plan new rally
Thai police defended their use of force against protesters as a necessary public safety measure.
Wed Aug 11 2021

Thai police use tear gas, rubber bullets to break up protest
Police in the Thai capital used water cannons, tear gas and rubber bullets Saturday night to break up a rally by pro-democracy protesters.
Sat Mar 20 2021

Dozens arrested as Myanmar protesters defy bans and water cannons
Police arrested at least 27 demonstrators in the second-biggest city Mandalay, including a journalist.
Tue Feb 09 2021

COVID-19: Dutch police clash with anti-lockdown protesters in 2 cities
Police used a water cannon to disperse an outlawed anti-lockdown demonstration in Amsterdam.
Sun Jan 24 2021

At least 55 hurt in Thailand's most violent protests since new movement emerged
Police fired water cannon and teargas at protesters who cut through razor-wire barricades and removed concrete barriers outside parliament.
Wed Nov 18 2020

Thai protesters return to streets reiterating demands for political change
To disperse the crowd as they tried to move near the Grand Palace, the police fired water cannons for the second time in months of protests.
Mon Nov 09 2020

Hong Kong police arrest suspect at airport after officer assaulted in security law protests
Hong Kong police fired water cannon and tear gas and arrested more than 300 people on Wednesday.
Thu Jul 02 2020

Hong Kong security chief warns of growing 'terrorism' as government backs Beijing's planned security laws
Police arrested more than 180 people on Sunday, when authorities fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse anti-government protesters
Mon May 25 2020

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows
Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia and Iceland made the grade, according to IQAir.
Wed Mar 12 2025