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Britain's 'Zone of Interest' wins best international film Oscar

Britain's 'Zone of Interest' wins best international film Oscar

The film is about a German officer's family living next door to the Auschwitz extermination camp during World War Two.
Mon Mar 11 2024
What war crimes laws apply to the Israel-Palestinian conflict?

What war crimes laws apply to the Israel-Palestinian conflict?

The war falls under a complex international system of justice that has emerged since World War Two.
Sat Oct 14 2023
Singapore blows up 100kg World War Two bomb

Singapore blows up 100kg World War Two bomb

The war relic had been deemed unsafe to move, hence had to be disposed of on-site by the military, according to the police.
Tue Sep 26 2023
Blood and billions: the cost of Russia's war in Ukraine

Blood and billions: the cost of Russia's war in Ukraine

The war has caused death on a level not seen in Europe since World War Two.
Wed Aug 23 2023
China, Philippines' dispute over grounded warship heats up

China, Philippines' dispute over grounded warship heats up

China again asked the Philippines to tow away a grounded warship - a World War Two-era vessel now used as a military outpost.
Wed Aug 09 2023
Malaysia detains Chinese ship linked to suspected illegal salvage of British WW2 wrecks

Malaysia detains Chinese ship linked to suspected illegal salvage of British WW2 wrecks

Cannon shells believed to be from World War Two have been found on a China-registered bulk carrier ship detained by the MMEA.
Mon May 29 2023
Japan unveils biggest military build-up since World War Two

Japan unveils biggest military build-up since World War Two

The plan will buy missiles capable of striking China and ready it for sustained conflict, as regional tensions and Russia's Ukraine invasion stoke war fears.
Fri Dec 16 2022
Some Russians flee Ukraine conscription as Moscow remains defiant at UN

Some Russians flee Ukraine conscription as Moscow remains defiant at UN

Some draft-age Russians rushed to leave the country on Thursday to escape their country's biggest conscription drive since World War Two.
Fri Sep 23 2022
WW2 bomb revealed in drought-hit waters of Italy's River Po

WW2 bomb revealed in drought-hit waters of Italy's River Po

The bomb was found by fishermen on the bank of the River Po due to a decrease in water levels caused by drought, Colonel Marco Nasi said.
Mon Aug 08 2022
Fire erupts at bomb disposal site in Berlin forest

Fire erupts at bomb disposal site in Berlin forest

Emergency services reported a number of explosions in the area, where a 1,000-meter radius has been blocked off.
Thu Aug 04 2022
OBITUARY - Shinzo Abe sought to reinvigorate Japan with bold economic policies, strong armed forces

OBITUARY - Shinzo Abe sought to reinvigorate Japan with bold economic policies, strong armed forces

Abe first took office in 2006 as Japan's youngest prime minister since World War Two.
Fri Jul 08 2022
Russia promises 'silence' for Ukrainians to flee battered cities

Russia promises 'silence' for Ukrainians to flee battered cities

The number of refugees created by the biggest assault on a European country since World War Two surpasses 2 million.
Wed Mar 09 2022
Russia invades Ukraine in Europe's 'darkest hours' since WWII

Russia invades Ukraine in Europe's 'darkest hours' since WWII

The Russian invasion confirms the worst fears of the West with the biggest attack by one state against another in Europe since World War Two.
Thu Feb 24 2022
COVID-19 pandemic cut life expectancy by most since World War Two study

COVID-19 pandemic cut life expectancy by most since World War Two study

Life expectancy fell by more than six months compared with 2019 in 22 of the 29 countries analysed in the study.
Mon Sep 27 2021
Japan's Suga pledges not to wage war again on WW2 anniversary

Japan's Suga pledges not to wage war again on WW2 anniversary

Suga made the vow at the 76th anniversary of the end of World War Two and renewing a promise made by his predecessor, Shinzo Abe, in recent years.
Sun Aug 15 2021
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

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 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

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

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

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