7 h. ago S. Africa faces highest level power cuts as generation units fail

The measures follow multiple malfunctions at Majuba and Camden stations over the weekend.

Events

9 h. ago Tens of thousands pour in for slain Hezbollah chief’s funeral in Beirut

The killing of the charismatic Hassan Nasrallah dealt a heavy blow to the group's reputation as a fighting force.

Politics

19 h. ago Gunman takes hostages at Pennsylvania hospital, one officer killed

A female staff member was held at gunpoint before gunfire erupted, ending in the suspect's death.

Events

34 h. ago Step up safety measures, stations told after blind man killed by train

Transport ministry wants facilities, especially those for persons with disabilities, to be reviewed and enhanced.

Events

38 h. ago Philippines welcomes removal from money laundering ‘grey list’

The measure would provide relief to over two million Filipinos abroad who send remittances home each year.

Politics

41 h. ago Emulate Malaysia’s push for safer online ecosystem, Asean states told

UiTM’s Ahmad Faisal Fiah says that as the bloc chair, Malaysia is well-placed to unite member states in the quest to regulate social media.

Politics

46 h. ago Netanyahu orders army to step up West Bank offensive after bus bombs

Officials say the devices used to set off the blasts were similar to those found in the occupied territory.

Events

52 h. ago Schools told to report outside vendors selling food and drinks

The education ministry sends out a reminder that there should be no stalls within a 40m radius of school gates.

Politics

58 h. ago Don’t waste time with irrelevant, repetitive questions, opposition MPs told

Speaker Johari Abdul says issues that have been extensively discussed in the lower house should be laid to rest.

Politics

66 h. ago Blow to Shahidan as Malaysia Athletics told to hold polls this year

The decision by the sports commissioner’s office foils an attempt by certain parties to push the elections to next year.

Politics

3 d. ago Bangladeshi security forces kill 2, sparking rights concerns

The men had earlier shot at officers trying to arrest them in connection to a spate of robberies.

Events

3 d. ago Russia targets Ukrainian infrastructure in extensive overnight attack

Kyiv's military said it shot down 80 drones and 78 were lost, likely due to electronic counter-measures.

Events

3 d. ago Russia says it has taken back major chunk of Kursk from Ukraine

Colonel-general Sergei Rudskoi told a newspaper that Moscow had pushed Kyiv into a defensive stance since February last year.

Politics

4 d. ago South Korean court reopens former president’s assassination case

Park Chung-hee was shot and killed by his intelligence chief and trusted aide during a dinner in 1979.

Politics

4 d. ago Govt vows stern action against TV stations that violate guidelines

Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil expresses regret over the controversy sparked by a cross-dresser who had attended a music awards show.

Politics

4 d. ago MACC still probing politician linked to safe house scandal, Dewan told

Law minister Azalina Othman Said says the probe was completed but that the investigation paper was returned to the anti-graft agency for further action.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘City killer’ asteroid now has 3.1% chance of hitting Earth, says Nasa

Latest data show the object known as 2024 YR4 poses the highest recorded threat in modern asteroid tracking.

Events

5 d. ago Owners told to pay 60% to reclaim cars stranded after cargo ship fire

Three months after the incident, one car owner says he still cannot reclaim his vehicle due to a maritime clause.

Events