Chinese robot 'guide dog' aims to improve independence for visually impaired
The robot dog navigates using cameras and sensors, recognising traffic lights, unlike traditional guide dogs.
Sun Jul 07 2024
Camping in schools, hungry Haiti families ask: when will normality return?
Some five million people in Haiti, nearly half its population, are struggling to feed themselves due to the conflict.
Sat Jul 06 2024
Women, children trapped at church in Sudan's capital endure hunger, bombardment
Sudan's war has caused the world's biggest internal displacement crisis, driving nearly 10 million people to seek shelter, says the IOM.
Fri Jul 05 2024
'No safe place': Women flee conscription risk, hardship in Myanmar
Thousands of people have decided to leave their homes since the mandatory military service law was announced in Myanmar.
Fri Jul 05 2024
Pro Palestine protesters scale roof of Australia's Parliament
Four people climbed the roof of Australia's Parliament House for around an hour, unfurling black banners.
Thu Jul 04 2024
At least 121 people, mostly women, killed in stampede at India's Hathras
Authorities said the stampede occurred when a crowd of devotees started pushing towards the stage after an event to touch the preacher.
Wed Jul 03 2024
Increase in flood victims in Sabah, more than 400 people evacuated to PPS
MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms and heavy rain in Kuala Penyu and Beaufort, interior areas of Sabah.
Tue Jul 02 2024
Flood in Penampang: More people evacuated
Continuous heavy rain since noon yesterday caused flooding in areas around Penampang, Putatan and near Kota Kinabalu.
Mon Jul 01 2024
Orphans in Congo fed palm weevil larvae in bid to beat malnutrition
About a quarter of Congo's 99 million people face a food crisis and half of all orphans suffer from malnutrition, says World Food Programme.
Sat Jun 29 2024
Global hunger monitor says Sudan faces risk of famine in 14 areas
Some 755,000 people in Sudan face the most severe level of extreme hunger.
Thu Jun 27 2024
Israeli airstrikes kill at least 24 in Gaza City, say Gaza officials
Two of the strikes hit two schools in Gaza City, killing at least 14 people, medics said.
Tue Jun 25 2024
Malaysia will continue defending rights of the Palestinians - PM
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today reiterated Malaysia's stance to continue defending the rights of the Palestinian people.
Tue Jun 25 2024
Fire at South Korea battery plant kills at least 16 people, 5 missing
The fire reportedly started at the three-storey reinforced concrete building, which has a total floor space of about 2,300 square metres.
Mon Jun 24 2024
EXPLAINER - How extreme heat threatens health and safety
Experts say more deaths occur earlier in the summer when people's bodies have not had a chance to acclimatize to the season.
Fri Jun 21 2024
AWANI Tonight: Transparent data vital for effective youth mental health interventions
The Malaysian Youth Mental Health Index evaluates the mental health of 5,867 young people aged 15 to 30. Farihin Ufiya from NYAWA sees this data collection as a significant step towards addressing mental health issues among the youth.
Fri Jun 21 2024