Traditional Japanese diet associated with less brain shrinkage in women compared to western diet, says research
Cognitive decline and dementia already affect more than 55 million people worldwide.
Sun Nov 10 2024
[OPINION] The Gaza catastrophe: Checking Israeli and Western elites
Part of the reason why Israel persists with its injustice is because there are some powerful states behind it.
Sat Oct 26 2024
Hamas leader Sinwar killed by Israeli troops in Gaza, Netanyahu says war will go on
Western leaders said Yahya Sinwar's death offered an opportunity for the war to end, but Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said it would go on.
Fri Oct 18 2024
At BRICS summit, Russia to push to end dollar dominance
The Oct. 22-24 summit in the city of Kazan is being presented by Moscow as evidence that Western efforts to isolate Russia have failed.
Thu Oct 17 2024
INSIGHT - Coke and Pepsi boycott over Gaza lifts Muslim countries' local sodas
Coca-Cola and its bottlers, and PepsiCo, still see the countries as important areas for growth, particularly as Western markets slow down.
Fri Sep 06 2024
Japanese woman, 116, to be named world's oldest person
Tomiko Itooka, who was born on May 23, 1908, lives in the western Japanese city of Ashiya, the US-based Gerontology Research Group said.
Wed Aug 21 2024
Quake with 7.1 magnitude hits western Japan, no immediate signs of damage
The earthquake occurred off Miyazaki prefecture, triggering tsunami advisories, Japan Meteorological Agency said.
Thu Aug 08 2024
[COLUMNIST] Joining BRICS+ : PM's pragmatic & strategic choice for Malaysia
Malaysia has long practiced a balanced foreign policy, engaging with both Western and non-Western powers to maximize its national benefits.
Tue Aug 06 2024
[COLUMNIST] Navigating the BRICS storm: Separating signal from noise
Some may argue that there is no economics without politics. Perhaps we havent tried hard enough to differentiate between the two, as BRICS does.
Sat Jul 27 2024
Both pilots dead after cattle-mustering choppers crash in Western Australia
Early indications suggested that two helicopters collided shortly after taking off.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Israel bombards central Gaza as tanks advance deeper in Rafah
Residents said Israeli tanks advanced deeper in the western side of Rafah and took position on a hilltop there.
Thu Jul 18 2024
Thousands of Rohingya feared trapped in fighting in western Myanmar
A powerful armed ethnic group bears down on junta positions in a coastal town on the country's border with Bangladesh.
Mon Jun 17 2024
UN Security Council demands halt to siege of Sudan city of 1.8 million people
The resolution also calls for the withdrawal of all fighters who threaten the safety and security of civilians in the western Darfur region.
Fri Jun 14 2024
Western Canada blazes cause evacuations, air quality concerns
In British Columbia, thousands of residents were evacuated as the nearby blaze nearly doubled to 4,136 hectares.
Mon May 13 2024
Israeli tanks encircle eastern half of Rafah
Israeli tanks have captured the main road dividing the eastern and western halves of Rafah on Friday.
Fri May 10 2024
International Business Forum "World of Opportunities: Russia-ASEAN" to be held in Malaysia
The event aims to consolidate the positions of key economic players in the region.
Mon Nov 25 2024
DHL cargo plane crashes into house near Lithuania airport, killing one; 3 hurt
According to a spokesperson, the airplane, operated by SWIFT airline on behalf of DHL, originated from Leipzig, fell on a house.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Sultan Sharafuddin wants JAIS to ensure all preachers invited to Selangor accredited by MAIS
JAIS has been instructed to ensure that all Islamic preachers invited to the state, especially to talk on matters related to aqidah, syariah, sufism and the practice of fariqa.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Taiwan reports Chinese balloon, first time in six months
Taiwan's defence ministry reports that a Chinese balloon detected over the sea to Taiwan's north.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Growing demand for private healthcare insurance in ASEAN - Malaysian Re
There is a growing demand for private health insurance in ASEAN, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic, said Malaysian Reinsurance Bhd (Malaysian Re).
Mon Nov 25 2024
Submission of RPGT form must be made via e-CKHT on MyTax portal from January 2025 - IRB
Visit the website and log into MyTax by selecting the type of identification and entering your password, says IRB.
Mon Nov 25 2024
World Bank appoints Judith Green as country manager for Malaysia
The newly created position will have Judith Green based in World Bank Group's inclusive growth and sustainable finance hub in Kuala Lumpur.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Australia PM plays down privacy fears of social media ban for children
Anthony Albanese says social media firms would be required to destroy personal data used to verify ages of users.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Bursa Malaysia boosted by RM250.6 mil investments from local institutions last week
Local institutions were the primary supporters of Bursa Malaysia for the fifth consecutive week.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Court orders return of 172 'Pride Collection' watches to the Swatch Group
High Court judge says the Home Ministry's seizure of the Pride watches was made without a warrant and was invalid.
Mon Nov 25 2024