Bangladesh court orders probe into former PM Hasina's role in grocer's death
This is the first case against Sheikh Hasina followed a violent uprising that killed around 300 people, including many students.
Tue Aug 13 2024
Consider This: Bangladesh Protests (Part 2) - The Movement That Toppled a PM
What began as a student movement against job quotas had unveiled deep-rooted economic and political grievances and evolved into a mass uprising that eventually toppled a sitting Prime Minister. Is Bangladesh on the brink of a democratic and economic awakening? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Niaz Asadullah, Southeast Asia Lead of the Global Labor Organization, Professorial Fellow at North South University in Bangladesh, and a Visiting Professor of Economics at the University of Reading in the UK.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Consider This: Bangladesh Protests (Part 1) - The Movement That Toppled a PM
What began as a student movement against job quotas had unveiled deep-rooted economic and political grievances and evolved into a mass uprising that eventually toppled a sitting Prime Minister. Is Bangladesh on the brink of a democratic and economic awakening? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Niaz Asadullah, Southeast Asia Lead of the Global Labor Organization, Professorial Fellow at North South University in Bangladesh, and a Visiting Professor of Economics at the University of Reading in the UK.
Wed Aug 07 2024
PM wants 100 trees planted for every tree felled in KL
According to Dr Zaliha Mustafa, DBKL has been instructed to promptly fell trees at risk of getting uprooted.
Wed May 15 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
Malaysia terima 348 penilaian susulan pembentangan UPR Keempat di Geneva
Malaysia menerima sebanyak 348 penilaian daripada 130 negara susulan pembentangan laporan negara dalam sesi Penilaian Berkala Sejagat (UPR) Keempat, Januari lepas.
Thu Mar 21 2024
Bias hiding in plain sight: Decades of analyses suggest US media skews anti-Palestinian
Several studies scrutinizing U.S. media coverage during the first Palestinian uprising, or intifada, spanning from 1987 to 1993, consistently revealed pronounced biases.
Sat Mar 02 2024
Sudan war enters 100th day as mediation attempts fail
More than 3 million people have been uprooted, including more than 700,000 who have fled to neighbouring countries.
Mon Jul 24 2023
Dewan Rakyat in uproar as Rayer urges for Hadi Awang to be investigated
Rayer's retort incurred the ire of several Opposition MPs, forcing Deputy Speaker to instruct them to sit down.
Tue Mar 07 2023
How China's balloon over America steered its way into spying history
The appearance of the Chinese balloon caused a political uproar in the US and prompted Antony Blinken to cancel a trip to Beijing.
Mon Feb 06 2023
Hurricane Lisa hits Belize near main port, uprooting trees
Hurricane Lisa bore down on Belize, causing scattered blackouts in the Caribbean nation famed for its tourist appeal.
Thu Nov 03 2022
Several areas in Melaka hit by flash floods following storm, heavy rain
A storm accompanied by heavy rain caused flash floods and trees to be uprooted at several places in Melaka yesterday evening.
Sun Oct 23 2022
Authorities to close Bailey bridge during headwater surge
The recently-erected Bailey bridge over the Kupang river in Kampung Iboi may be unable to withstand a headwater surge bringing along rocks and uprooted trees similar to the July 4 incident.
Fri Jul 29 2022
Saudi Arabia's powerful prince unbowed by Western uproar
Western leaders who once tried to isolate Saudi Arabia's powerful crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, now seek his support.
Tue Jul 12 2022
Eight killed in Sudan as protesters rally on uprising anniversary
Security forces fired tear gas and water cannon to prevent swelling numbers of protesters from marching towards the presidential palace.
Fri Jul 01 2022