121 Malaysians stranded in Laukkaing, Myanmar due to unrest brought home safely
The 121, aged between 20s and 50s and most victims of job scams in northern Myanmar, were flown home to Malaysia from Kunming.
Fri Dec 01 2023
Three cats bring scintilla of joy to displaced children in Gaza
The cats belong to the Harb family, who fled their home to escape from Israeli air strikes that flattened their residential tower.
Sat Nov 11 2023
Afghans return to Taliban rule as Pakistan moves to expel 1.7 million
Pakistan is home to over 4 million Afghan migrants and refugees, about 1.7 million of whom are undocumented, according to Islamabad.
Tue Oct 31 2023
Israel says many Palestinian civilians moving south
Israel has put the Hamas-run Gaza Strip, home to 2.3 million Palestinians, under a total siege and bombarded it with unprecedented air strikes.
Sat Oct 14 2023
Fire at Vietnam apartment block kills 30 - state media
It was reported the fire broke out during the night in a nine-storey building, home to about 150 residents.
Wed Sep 13 2023
London's contentious clean air zone extends to entire city
The ULEZ will now extend to cover areas that are home to an extra five million people, often with fewer public transport links.
Tue Aug 29 2023
El Nino could doom Indonesia's rare tropical glaciers by 2026
Indonesia, home to a third of the world's rainforest after Brazil and Congo, expects the dry season could run until October.
Sun Aug 27 2023
Polls: Malaysians abroad eager to return home to vote
The state elections will be held tomorrow in Kedah, Penang, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Terengganu, and Kelantan.
Fri Aug 11 2023
Chinese province saw cremations jump during COVID surge
About 171,000 cremations were registered in Zhejiang - home to around 5pct of China's population - in the first three months of 2023.
Wed Jul 19 2023
Peru's Toledo returns home to join two other former heads of state in jail
Alejandro Toledo becomes the third head of state to be imprisoned as Peru seeks to shake off years of corruption by its rulers.
Mon Apr 24 2023
South Asia home to world's highest number of child brides - UN
Study reveals that, many parents saw marriage as the best option for daughters who had limited options to study during COVID lockdowns.
Wed Apr 19 2023
UK Concludes Talks To Join CPTPP, Malaysia-UK Ties To Be Closer Than Before - British High Comm To Malaysia Charles Hay
Malaysian market access to the UK will also see an upside, as the UK market is the fifth largest country in the world by GDP and is home to over 67 million consumers.
Fri Mar 31 2023
Tears and photos as Japan sends giant panda 'home' to China
Giant pandas are loaned to zoos around the world but China maintains ownership of any such loaned bears and their offspring.
Tue Feb 21 2023
Remote 'Banshees' islands reap Oscars tourism boom
Filming was an economic boon for Achill, injecting 1.7 million euros ($1.8 million) into the area, home to fewer than 3,000 inhabitants.
Mon Feb 20 2023
40 Malaysians complete Chevening Programme in UK
40 Malaysians have completed their Chevening Awards Programme in the UK and returned home to help realise Malaysia's visions and potential.
Thu Feb 09 2023