Ex-TikTok executive claims she was fired for reporting sex, age bias
Katie Puris also claims TikTok refused to grant her leave to address medical conditions spurred by the stress and pressure of her job.
Fri Feb 09 2024
Thousands take to the streets of Paris to protest soaring prices
Weeks of strikes for higher wages at oil refineries spurred demands for a general strike.
Mon Oct 17 2022
Taipei Metro to trial free sanitary products for women
The move was spurred by a recent push in some neighbouring Asian countries to tackle "period poverty"
Fri Oct 14 2022
At least 15 killed as anti-UN protests flare in east Congo
The protests were spurred by complaints that UN mission has failed to protect civilians against militia violence which has raged for years.
Wed Jul 27 2022
Expo 2020 Dubai helps Malaysia's quest to boost investment, trade, business opportunities
The six-month Expo 2020 Dubai, which concluded on March 31, 2022 in a spectacular closing ceremony, has spurred Malaysia's journey and success in boosting investment, trade and business opportunities.
Fri Apr 01 2022
#KiniNews: Malaysia reports 100 new Covid-19 cases
Malaysia has reported 100 new cases of Covid-19 today, spurred mainly by outbreaks in Kedah and Sabah.
In light of the upcoming Sabah election, Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has urged all quarters to abide by the ministry’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) to minimise the risk of infection.
In light of the upcoming Sabah election, Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has urged all quarters to abide by the ministry’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) to minimise the risk of infection.
Sun Mar 20 2022
Spurred by reopening, more migrants head for US-Mexico border
Hundreds of migrants have arrived at Mexican border cities like Tijuana, hoping the reset will make it easier to cross and seek US asylum.
Mon Nov 08 2021
Netflix hit show 'Squid Game' spurs interest in learning Korean
Language learning app Duolingo Inc said the nine-part thriller spurred both beginners and existing students hoping to improve their skills.
Tue Oct 12 2021
US coronavirus hospitalisations hit eight-month high over 100,000
A resurgence of COVID-19 spurred by the highly contagious Delta variant strains the nation's health care system.
Fri Aug 27 2021
Japan to extend COVID-19 "state of emergency" lockdown through mid-Sept - Report
The current state of emergency is due to expire on Aug. 31, but a continuing surge in coronavirus cases has spurred calls to extend it.
Mon Aug 16 2021
Spurred by pandemic, Barcelona backs greener, car-free future
The project illustrates how the pandemic has influenced urban planning across the world.
Wed Aug 04 2021
Meet 'pink rider' Nur Atika - Malaysia's first, youngest woman motorsports team owner
A deep passion for two-wheel motorsports has spurred Nur Atika Azwar to form her own team to compete in the 2021 Cub Prix Championship, the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) and Drag Racing.
Sun Mar 14 2021
Post-COVID recovery for Islamic finance on back of digitalisation, fintech - Expert
Islamic finance is set for a turnaround post-COVID-19, spurred by several factors including digitalisation, said an industry expert.
Wed Mar 10 2021
Australia says inquiry spurred by rape allegations to report findings in November
Three female employees of PM Scott Morrison's Liberal party last month said they had been raped by the same man in 2019 and 2020.
Fri Mar 05 2021
'Strangled by debt': Coronavirus deepens Cambodia's loan crisis
Trapped under a mountain of crippling debt, Cambodian farmer Roeurn Reth fears she will have to sell her land to repay microfinance loans that have ballooned due to pandemic-spurred job losses.
Sun Nov 15 2020