Qantas plane engine failure sparks fire at Sydney Airport
Qantas has confirmed that a flight was forced to make an emergency landing at Sydney Airport after experiencing engine failure that sparked a fire next to a runway on Friday, reported Xinhua.
Fri Nov 08 2024
Campaigns kick off for Japan's General Election
Campaigning for Japan's Oct 27 general election kicked off Tuesday with 465 seats up for contest across single-member districts and proportional representation, reported Xinhua.
Tue Oct 15 2024
23 killed, 65 injured in Israeli airstrikes on S. Lebanon
At least 23 people were killed and 65 others injured on Saturday in Israeli airstrikes on several areas in southern Lebanon, reported Xinhua, citing Lebanese military sources.
Sat Sep 28 2024
Erdogan says Turkiye to bring about ''real breakthroughs'' in 2024
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in his New Year's address Sunday that Turkiye would begin to bring about "real breakthroughs" in 2024, reported Xinhua.
Mon Jan 01 2024
Argentina leads 2023 FIFA rankings
World champions Argentina firmly held onto their world No 1 position at the end of 2023, as FIFA announced the year-ending men's world rankings on Thursday, reported Xinhua.
Fri Dec 22 2023
US Fed leaves interest rates unchanged amid surging Treasury yields
The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday left interest rates unchanged at a 22-year high of 5.25-5.5 per cent, as yields on long-term US Treasury bonds have spiked in recent months, reported Xinhua.
Thu Nov 02 2023
No Mideast peace without Palestinians' rights, UN told
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Thursday that there will be no peace in the Middle East if Palestinians do not fully enjoy their legitimate rights, reported Xinhua.
Fri Sep 22 2023
China's President charts course for China-Central Asia cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday charted the course for China-Central Asia cooperation in the new era at a milestone summit with leaders of five Central Asian countries, reported Xinhua.
Fri May 19 2023
Israeli flag march in Jerusalem sparks Palestinian outrage, condemnation
The Flag March held by Israeli nationalists in Jerusalem on Thursday sparked outrage and condemnation from the Palestinian public and officials, reported Xinhua.
Fri May 19 2023
Ecuadorian President dissolves legislature amid impeachment trial
Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso on Wednesday dissolved the National Assembly, the country's legislature, by decree amid its impeachment process against him, Xinhua quoted local press reports.
Thu May 18 2023
US Dollar strengthens amid optimism over debt ceiling talks
The US dollar firmed up in late trading on Wednesday as US leaders expressed optimism over debt limit negotiations, reported Xinhua.
Thu May 18 2023
China strongly opposes US move to shoot down unmanned airship
China expressed strong dissatisfaction and opposition towards the US use of force to attack China's civilian unmanned airship, Xinhua quoted the Chinese Foreign Ministry as saying.
Sun Feb 05 2023
Former Egyptian PM Sherif Ismail dies at 67
Former Egyptian Prime Minister Sherif Ismail died on Saturday at the age of 67, Xinhua reported, quoting Egypt's official news agency MENA.
Sun Feb 05 2023
Girl, 14, charged with murder in shooting of boy, 11, in Dallas
A 14-year-old girl in Dallas, in the southern US state of Texas, has been charged with murder following the fatal shooting of an 11-year-old boy who was hit by a stray bullet on Sunday, Xinhua quoted
Fri Jan 20 2023
17 dead, 22 injured as lorry rams into mourners near crematorium in China
A lorry crashed into a group of mourners waiting outside a crematorium in south-east China, killing 17 people and injuring 22, Xinhua reported on Sunday.
Sun Jan 08 2023
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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
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
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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 prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024