
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025

Trump's accusations against South Africa spark 'white privilege' self-mockery
White South Africans, who make up less than 10% of the population, still own most of the country's farmland.
Fri Feb 14 2025

UN says Gaza aid flows have risen during ceasefire; witnesses report hold-ups
Israel denies holding back aid supplies and says it has fired on people who disregard warnings not to approach Israeli troop positions.
Thu Feb 13 2025

This is a story about a doctor cum politician, who chose to stay
Steven Sim explores the life story of a man who started fresh in Malaya and found himself part of the country's evolving identity.
Tue Feb 11 2025

Who owns US debt?
The US government has nearly $36 trillion of debt on issue and its bonds are the bedrock of the global financial system.
Tue Feb 11 2025

Revoke Ramadan bazaar licenses if traders sell it - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says lately there have been certain parties who sold their licences for easy profits.
Mon Feb 10 2025

Indonesia begins talks with Britain to repatriate UK's 'most prolific rapist'
Reynhard Sinaga was found guilty in Manchester of assaulting 48 men whom he drugged after taking them back to his apartment from clubs.
Fri Feb 07 2025

Malaysia to become increasingly important fresh durian exporter to China - BMI
BMI says before this, Malaysia only exported frozen pulp and whole frozen fruits.
Thu Feb 06 2025

WHO proposes budget cut after US exit, defends its work
The budget cut will be discussed at the Feb. 3-11 Geneva meeting.
Mon Feb 03 2025

Soccer - Man United's Rashford joins Aston Villa on loan
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, who has been capped 60 times by England, will join Aston Villa until the end of the season.
Mon Feb 03 2025

WHO worker crowd-funds for UN agency after Trump pulls US out
The "1 Dollar, 1 World" campaign urges global donations of $1 to support the UN health agency in combating chronic and emerging diseases.
Sun Feb 02 2025

How Gazans returning north are checked for weapons
Here is how the system works, according to witnesses who have passed through.
Sat Feb 01 2025

Vehicles plough into people outside KL nightspot, two injured
The police receive a report about the incident from a 24-year-old man who witnesses it.
Thu Jan 30 2025

King confers Most Esteemed Order of Johor Royal to Indonesian President Prabowo
President Prabowo is a close friend of His Majesty, whom he has known for over 40 years, since their military training days in the US.
Mon Jan 27 2025

China captures scam centre suspect with Thailand's help
Police detains a man suspected of involvement in the case of a Chinese actor who was duped into travelling to Thailand for a film job.
Mon Jan 27 2025

Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025

Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025

UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025

How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025

Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025

AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025

OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025

Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025

Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025

US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025