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
Spain's Maria Branyas, world’s oldest person, dies aged 117
Born March 4, 1907, Maria Branyas had been known throughout Spain as Super-Grandma.
Wed Aug 21 2024
World's oldest person, French nun Sister Andre, dies at 118 - Retirement home
Lucile Randon, who took the name of Sister Andre when she joined a Catholic charitable order in 1944, had survived COVID last year.
Wed Jan 18 2023
World's oldest person dies in Japan aged 119
Tanaka was born on January 2, 1903, the same year the Wright brothers flew the world's first airplane.
Tue Apr 26 2022
Olympics - World's oldest person pulls out of torch relay
Kane Tanaka has decided not to take part in the torch relay for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics over pandemic fears.
Wed May 05 2021
Emma Morano, world's oldest person and egg fanatic
Emma Morano, who will turn 117 next month, is the last known person alive to have been born in the 19th century.
Sat Oct 29 2016
World's oldest person, 116-year-old woman in NY, dies
Susannah Mushatt Jones, 116, the oldest person in the world has died.
Sat May 14 2016
World's oldest person dead at 116: report
Jeralean Talley,the oldest known person in the world has died peacefully at her home in the United States aged 116, media reports said Thursday.
Fri Jun 19 2015
American, Jeralean Talley claims crown as world's oldest person
The world's oldest person is 115-year-old Jeralean Talley, who lives in the Detroit suburb of Inkster, Michigan, US.
Wed Apr 08 2015
World's oldest person dies at 117 in Japan
The world's oldest person, Misao Okawa, died in Japan, a month after celebrating her 117th birthday.
Wed Apr 01 2015
World's oldest woman turns 117 in Japan
The world's oldest person Misao Okawa, a mother of three, grandmother of four and great-grandmother of six, turned 117 on Thursday in western Japan.
Thu Mar 05 2015
World's oldest ever man dies aged 116
The world's oldest person and the oldest man ever to have lived has died of natural causes aged 116 years.
Wed Jun 12 2013
World's oldest person dies at age 115
The world's oldest person -- an Iowa woman who scrubbed floors until she turned 90 -- died Monday at age 115, less than two weeks after earning her venerable distinction.
Tue Dec 18 2012
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024