China's drivers fret as robotaxis pick up pace - and passengers
Ride-hailing and taxi drivers face job loss threats from AI as thousands of robotaxis begin operating on Chinese streets.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Bangladesh protesters call for march to Dhaka in defiance of curfew
Armoured personnel carriers and troops patrols the streets of the capital, a day after deadly clashes that killed nearly 100 people.
Mon Aug 05 2024
Bangladesh police fire tear gas, sound grenades as protesters return to streets
Police said they had to use force when protesters in the northeastern district of Sylhet broke through barricades to head for the courts.
Wed Jul 31 2024
Waste crisis deepens misery in Gaza as war rages
Children sift through garbage on Gaza's streets in a growing sanitation crisis that's adding to the misery of war.
Sat Jul 20 2024
Robotaxi company Cruise withdraws all cars from San Francisco streets
The move was to regain trust while investigations are being carried out, after a Cruise driverless car dragged a woman several metres.
Wed Nov 15 2023
It's About YOUth: Palestine-Israel: Promoting constructive civil discourse
As Palestinian’s death toll goes beyond the 10,000-mark, thousands across the globe have taken to the streets to protest Israeli’s continuous bombardment of Gaza. Adli Amirullah from the Malaysian Youth Council and Nor Zarifah from Global Peace Mission Malaysia discuss the role Malaysian youths play in supporting the Palestinian’s cause.
Fri Nov 10 2023
One killed in Bangladesh as garment workers clash with police over pay rise - police
Police said they used teargas and rubber bullets to break up protests by hundreds of workers who took to the streets in the garment hub.
Wed Nov 08 2023
Samurai trash collectors clean Tokyo streets after Halloween revels
Occasions such as Halloween leave a lot of trash, as street drinking becomes common in bustling areas and tourist spots, Keisuke Naka said.
Wed Nov 01 2023
Two dead, 16 hurt in shooting among Florida Halloween revelers; one man arrested
The altercation unfolded as hundreds of people filled the streets as night spots closed after an evening of Halloween-themed celebrations.
Mon Oct 30 2023
Israel's security forces face questions after Hamas attack lays bare intelligence gaps
For Israelis, images of dead bodies lying in the streets or groups of civilians being driven or marched into captivity in Gaza came as a profound shock.
Sun Oct 08 2023
Flooded homes, streets as another storm hits battered central Greece
A private helicopter crashed into the sea in northern Evia and a search and rescue operation was underway.
Thu Sep 28 2023
Hong Kong's heaviest rain in at least 140 years floods city streets, metro
Cascades of water tumbled down the city's mountainous terrain as authorities issued landslide risk warnings
Fri Sep 08 2023
After slums and monkeys, Delhi removes stray dogs from streets as G20 nears
Authorities have already cleared many slums in the city and put up cutouts of langurs to scare away monkeys from public spaces.
Thu Sep 07 2023
Protests rock Israel as it passes curbs on some Supreme Court powers
Thousands had taken to the streets across the country, blocking highways and scuffling with police.
Tue Jul 25 2023
Motor-biking dog and owner cruise Brazil's streets to help hungry pups
The two have become social media sensations, chronicling their efforts delivering food to dogs-in-need for over 150,000 followers on TikTok.
Fri Jul 21 2023