Biden's airing of Gaza ceasefire proposal pushes Netanyahu toward a deal
Despite the obstacles, US officials say that by publicly airing the Israeli proposal, Joe Biden can kick-start renewed discussions.
Thu Jun 06 2024
As India's election kicks off, is extreme heat a threat to voters?
Extreme heat forecast during India's six-week election.
Fri Apr 19 2024
NFL - Superstar Taylor Swift brings megawatt star power to Super Bowl
Taylor Swift's arrival some two hours before kick-off sent an almost palpable frisson around the Allegiant Stadium.
Mon Feb 12 2024
China's New Year travel rush kicks into high gear, country adds record number of trains
Some 1,873 passenger trains were added on one day across a vast railway network to help smooth transportation.
Fri Feb 09 2024
Trump is warned he may be ejected from Carroll trial
The judge warned Donald Trump that he could be kicked out of the trial if he kept making disparaging comments that the jury could hear.
Thu Jan 18 2024
Generative AI's wild 2023
ChatGPT was well on its way to becoming a household name even before 2023 kicked off.
Fri Jan 05 2024
Cop suspected of kidnapping Bangladeshi journalist suspended from work
The victim said was beaten, caned, kicked in the stomach and had his hands bound by locals claiming to be policemen who demanded RM1.9 mln.
Thu Nov 30 2023
China kicks off nationwide population survey amid declining birth rate
Authorities struggle to incentivise people to have more children amid a declining birth rate.
Wed Nov 01 2023
Film in 2024: 'Barbie' early awards nods, delayed movies top releases
Awards season kicks off the year, with smash hit "Barbie" leading the Golden Globe nominations with nine nods.
Mon Oct 30 2023
Rolling Stones kick off album launch in New York with guest Lady Gaga
The Rolling Stones held a private launch party for their first new album in 18 years.
Fri Oct 20 2023
Wanted: Thousands of Ukrainian judges, in huge overhaul sought by EU
Ukraine is desperately short of judges, and is kick-starting a long-delayed nationwide hiring spree to fill more than 2,000 vacancies.
Thu Oct 19 2023
What you need to know about Indonesia's presidential election
The race to lead Indonesia, the world's fourth-most populous nation, kicks off this week.
Thu Oct 19 2023
Indonesia kicks off election season as candidates sign up for presidential race
Nearly 205 million of Indonesia's more than 270 million people will in February get to choose who will lead the resource-rich country.
Thu Oct 19 2023
ASEAN kicks off its first-ever joint military drills in Indonesia
All 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will join the exercise, including prospective member East Timor.
Tue Sep 19 2023
ASEAN ministers call for unity in tackling Myanmar conflict
Indonesia is also working behind the scenes to kick-start the process by trying to bring all stakeholders together for talks.
Wed Jul 12 2023