Extreme heat is closing schools, widening learning gaps worldwide
High temperatures slow down the brain's cognitive functions, lowering pupils' ability to retain and process information.
Sun May 05 2024
Ukraine draft law proposes lowering mobilisation age to 25 from 27
The proposed change comes as Ukraine's 22-month-old battle against Russia drags on.
Tue Dec 26 2023
WHO acknowledges India's success in reducing TB incidence, mortality
India's Health Ministry said The World Health Organisation (WHO) has acknowledged India's success in lowering tuberculosis (TB) incidence and mortality since 2015.
Thu Nov 09 2023
S Korean President announces national mourning period over Itaewon stampede
President Yoon Suk Yeol announced a period of national mourning and ordered the lowering of flags after a deadly stampede killed at least 151 people in Seoul.
Sun Oct 30 2022
Plastic recycling remains a 'myth': Greenpeace study
Virgin production of non-recycled plastic is rapidly rising as the petrochemical industry expands, lowering costs.
Wed Oct 26 2022
KBS to ensure all parties agree before gazetting new youth age limit
KBS will ensure that all related parties agree to the lowering of the youth age limit to 30 before it is gazetted.
Sun Aug 21 2022
WHO urges caution after dog catches monkeypox
Rosamund Lewis said "waste management is critical" to lowering the risk of contaminating rodents and other animals outside the household.
Fri Aug 19 2022
Flight prices reduced by over 30 pct - MOT sec-gen
MAVCOM have agreed to cooperate in lowering the rates during the festive season.
Mon Apr 18 2022
Can 5G protect us against the effects of climate change?
Malaysia is at a crossroads; the technology revolution that is 5G is uniquely positioned to broaden digital access through cloud-based storage solutions, potentially lowering the cost of devices and n
Thu Apr 14 2022
Govt to focus on lowering jobless rate by providing more employment opportunities - Tengku Zafrul
The government will continue to focus on lowering the unemployment rate by providing more employment opportunities as well as efforts to revive the economic sectors affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sun Feb 13 2022
Johor assembly passes lowering of age limit of candidates for state seats
Hasni, when tabling the bill, said it was one of the various ongoing initiatives by the state government to empower the young people.
Thu Jan 06 2022
KBS to meet youth organisations this Tuesday over lowering of age for youth
On whether there were objections from youth associations on the lowering of the age for youth, Ahmad Faizal said majority agreed.
Sun Dec 12 2021
Penang State Assembly passes bill to lower age limit for State Assemblymen candidacy
Soon said the youths should also be given the opportunity to play a critical role in the formation of government policies.
Wed Sep 01 2021
Japan considers lowering age bar of Moderna vaccine to 12 years - Reports
So far, Japan allows vaccination of adolescents aged over 12 only with Pfizer's vaccine.
Thu Jul 15 2021
AMK proposes lower membership age limit, approves seven motions
PKR's youth wing, Angkatan Muda Keadilan (AMK), has proposed lowering its membership's age limit from 18 to 16 years old.
Sat Jun 05 2021