Tropical storm Trami's death toll in Philippines climbs to 90, 36 missing
The death toll from tropical storm Trami that slammed into the Philippines this week has risen to 90, with at least 36 still missing, due to massive flooding and landslides.
Sun Oct 27 2024
[COLUMNIST] Solving the Malaysia Airlines conundrum credibly
Up until 2020, the govt had injected RM28 billion into MAB with no results, revealing massive management and operational issues.
Wed Sep 11 2024
Massive protests hit Israel after six hostages killed in Gaza
Around 500,000 people protested, urging Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to secure the release of the remaining 101 hostages.
Mon Sep 02 2024
What's behind the war that has driven Sudan to famine?
The April 2023 Sudan conflict has led to severe ethnic violence, massive displacement, and famine in parts of Darfur.
Sat Aug 31 2024
Consider This: Orang Asli Land Rights (Part 3) — #SavePosLanai
In 2021 the Semai Orang Asli community of Pos Lanai in Kuala Lipis, Pahang, filed a court case to have their land classified as Orang Asli reserved land—the legal proceedings of which are still ongoing. Despite this, the Pahang state government has in the meantime approved a massive rare earth mining project near their village. On this episode of Consider This to commemorate the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Melisa Idris speaks to Seira Sacha Abu Bakar, Chairperson of Bar Council Committee on Orang Asli Rights.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Consider This: Orang Asli Land Rights (Part 2) — #SavePosLanai
In 2021 the Semai Orang Asli community of Pos Lanai in Kuala Lipis, Pahang, filed a court case to have their land classified as Orang Asli reserved land—the legal proceedings of which are still ongoing. Despite this, the Pahang state government has in the meantime approved a massive rare earth mining project near their village. On this episode of Consider This to commemorate the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Melisa Idris speaks to the village chief of Pos Lanai, Tok Batin Tuny Amir.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Consider This: Orang Asli Land Rights (Part 1) — #SavePosLanai
In 2021 the Semai Orang Asli community of Pos Lanai in Kuala Lipis, Pahang, filed a court case to have their land classified as Orang Asli reserved land—the legal proceedings of which are still ongoing. Despite this, the Pahang state government has in the meantime approved a massive rare earth mining project near their village. On this episode of Consider This to commemorate the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, Melisa Idris speaks to Sivarajan Arumugam, Former Secretary-General of Parti Sosialis Malaysia. PSM has been supporting the Pos Lanai villagers in their legal suit to uphold their Orang Asli land rights.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Russia's Lipetsk region hit by 'massive' drone attack, governor says
Four villages, some of them situated near an air force base, were being evacuated after a state of emergency was declared in Lipetsk.
Fri Aug 09 2024
The $91-million question: What happens to Biden's campaign money?
Joe Biden's re-election campaign has a massive bank account that could benefit an alternative candidate if he dropped his White House bid.
Sat Jul 20 2024
Hamas chief says latest Israeli attack on Gaza could jeopardise ceasefire talks
Israeli tanks pressed into the heart of Gaza City and ordered residents out after a night of massive bombardment.
Tue Jul 09 2024
UN says Israel evacuation order largest in Gaza since October
UN says "an evacuation of such a massive scale will only heighten the suffering of civilians and drive humanitarian needs even higher."
Wed Jul 03 2024
Vietnam tycoon on death row for massive fraud illegally moved money overseas, police say
Police said Truong My Lan had illegally transferred $1.5 billion out of Vietnam and moved $3 billion into the country.
Thu Jun 06 2024
Papua New Guinea continue rescue efforts after hundreds feared killed in landslide
More than 670 people were feared killed in a massive landslide which flattened a remote village in the Pacific nation's northern region.
Mon May 27 2024
Massive tree falls across busy road in Malaysian capital, killing one man, damaging cars
The body of a 47-year-old man was removed from the scene, police and the fire department said, and 17 cars were impacted by the incident.
Tue May 07 2024
US and allies plan more Iran sanctions; Israel war cabinet to meet again
Hoping to steer Israel away from massive retaliation, the US and Europe flagged toughening of economic and political sanctions against Iran.
Wed Apr 17 2024