Three Johor pupils recover from TB, four more still being treated
No schools in Johor have been instructed to close for now.
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Why Malaysia’s latest judicial commissioner picks are reviving worries about court independence
The appointments come just months after Malaysia narrowly avoided a judicial crisis in July last year.
Africa: African Researchers Call for Stronger Integration to Advance Continental Agenda
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Senior African researchers have called for deeper collaboration and greater integration to accelerate the continent's research and development agenda.
Africa: AU Commissioner Praises GERD As Model of Africa's Self-Financed Infrastructure
[ENA] The African Union Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, Lerato Mataboge, has described the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam as a landmark example of Africa's ability to finance and deliver transformative infrastructure using its own resources.
Africa: Public Healthcare and Contracting Out - Can It Work? Global Review Presents Some Answers
[The Conversation Africa] Universal health coverage - ensuring everyone can get quality, affordable healthcare when they need it - is one of the targets of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Africa: Sumud Alliance - 'Reasons for Suspension of Sudan's AU Membership Still Exist'
[Dabanga] Addis Ababa -- A delegation from Sudan's Civil Democratic Alliance of Revolutionary Forces (Sumud) pre-empted the African summit in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, by holding intensive consultations with 'influential countries' in decision-making within the
Africa: Bridging the Capital Gap - Strategic Public-Private Partnerships Invest in Young Agri-Entrepreneurs
[IPS] Nairobi -- The global aid system is crumbling amidst chronic underinvestment in rural areas, posing a systemic threat to food systems everywhere.
China's Xi Jinping makes rare reference to recent military purge
Zhang Youxia, widely seen as Xi's closest military ally, was in January removed from his post.
US wields nuclear test claim to press China on arms control
A disputed Chinese nuclear test has become the latest stress test for a global arms control system already coming apart. At the Conference on Disarmament, the US accused China this month of carrying out a covert nuclear explosive test in June 2020. The allegation came just a
James Van Der Beek’s Family Earns $1 Million From GoFundMe in Hours After His Death
The community has come together in a big way following the death of James Van Der Beek. The actor died at 48 on Feb. 11, following a battle with colorectal cancer. Shortly after the news broke, his friends started a GoFundMe account, asking for help for his wife, Kimberly Van
Biden-pardoned Maduro ally again targeted by DOJ
A close ally of Venezuela's former regime leader is being targeted by the Department of Justice (DOJ) after receiving a pardon during the Biden administration. Alex Saab, Venezuela's former Minister of Industry and National Production, is being investigated by DOJ officials for
More seniors in China growing addicted to the internet; loneliness, boredom cited as key reasons
One senior spent 10,000 yuan (S$1,820) tipping streamers within a month.
US signals easing of energy restrictions after energy secretary’s Caracas visit
Venezuela’s acting President and Oil Minister Delcy Rodríguez met on Wednesday at Miraflores Palace with US Energy Secretary Chris Wright to discuss what the Venezuelan government described as “an energy agenda that benefits both nations,” as bilateral contacts continue to
Cambodia floats new law in crackdown on gangs running scam farms
Cambodia does not have a comprehensive set of laws to address crimes related to scams.
Nearly 3,000 bullying cases recorded in Malaysia’s govt schools in 2025: Education Minister
As at Nov 19, 2025, safety audits had been carried out at 1,758 schools .
Protests expected on Israeli President Herzog's last day in Australia
By Alasdair Pal SYDNEY, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Pro-Palestine protesters will rally in Melbourne on Thursday on the final day of Israeli President Isaac Herzog's trip to Australia, following protests in the capital Canberra and violent clashes between protesters and police in
Venezuela reopens airspace as flight links restart after months of disruption
Venezuela said it has reopened its commercial airspace after restrictions that had disrupted international routes since late 2025, a shift that airlines are beginning to translate into a phased return of flights to and from Caracas.
Russia moves to block WhatsApp in messaging app crackdown
WhatsApp says the move aims to push its 90 million users in Russia to a "state-owned surveillance app".
Protests expected on Israeli President Herzog’s last day in Australia
Police and protesters clashed in Sydney on the evening of Feb 9, with 27 arrested.
Climate anxiety: Misconceptions and advice
Many people feel anxious about climate change and other trends in the world around us. However, there are constructive ways to cope with one's emotions. In step with the incorporation of the word "klimatångest" (climate anxiety) in the Swedish vocabulary, more and more
Japan’s main opposition begins two-horse leadership race after election defeat
A new leader is set to be chosen on Feb 13 between Mr Junya Ogawa and Mr Takeshi Shina.
IRS improperly disclosed immigrant tax data to DHS: Report
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) improperly disclosed confidential tax data of thousands of people to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as part of the Trump administration’s push to crack down on immigration enforcement measures across agencies. Last April, DHS
Fire breaks out in Orang Asli village in Johor, damaging 30 houses
The operation to contain the fire is ongoing.
Bud Cort, star of cult classic Harold and Maude, dies aged 77
The veteran actor of stage and screen appeared in more than 80 films and TV series.
Just 5 weeks of brain training may protect against dementia for 20 years
A simple brain-training program that sharpens how quickly older adults process visual information may have a surprisingly powerful long-term payoff. In a major 20-year study of adults 65 and older, those who completed five to six weeks of adaptive “speed of processing” training
UN aid relief a potential opening for Trump-Kim talks, say analysts
No tangible progress has been made between the US and North Korea since a 2019 summit collapsed.
Thailand's election commission faces pressure over vote transparency
Members of the public raised concerns on social media about possible irregularities in the vote count and small protests erupted nationwide, with a trending Thai hashtag #RecountForTheWholeCountry.
'Gaybourhoods' boost LGB voter turnout
Living near other lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) people makes LGB people significantly more likely to vote, according to new research published in The Journal of Politics. When the share of LGB residents in a neighborhood increases by just one percentage point, LGB residents
Woman dies in school shooting in southern Thailand
Police shot and arrested the suspect, whom local media identified as an 18-year-old man.
Teacher dies after Thailand school shooting
BANGKOK, Feb 12 - A female teacher died on Thursday in southern Thailand's Hat Yai district after a gunman opened fire at a school where she worked, the provincial administration said on social media.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Fail to Reach Settlement in ‘It Ends With Us’ Legal War
Attempts to reach a deal between the co-stars were unsuccessful. A trial has been set for May 18
Taiwan leader wants more defence cooperation with Europe
The island supports its semiconductor companies investing overseas, including in Europe.
WotC says there are no plans for a Harry Potter Magic set, 'The Magic Multiverse has its own school of Magic at Strixhaven'
And it doesn't have anything as daft as Quidditch in it.
President Lai warns countries in region could be ‘next’ if China seizes Taiwan
He insisted on the need for Taiwan to dramatically shore up its defences.
Antarctic magnetic anomaly is a trace of an ancient continental collision, scientists find
Geologists from St. Petersburg State University, as part of an international scientific team, have analyzed rock data from East Antarctica and determined that the magnetic anomaly in this region resulted from the convergence of continents and the birth of the supercontinent
Changing when you eat dramatically reduced Crohn’s disease symptoms
A new clinical trial suggests that changing when you eat could make a meaningful difference for people living with Crohn’s disease. Researchers found that time-restricted feeding, a form of intermittent fasting that limits meals to an 8-hour daily window, reduced disease
Israel president says anti-Semitism in Australia ‘frightening’
He said he had brought a “message of goodwill to the people of Australia”.
HGTV Cancels ‘Rehab Addict’ After Host Nicole Curtis Used Racial Slur During Filming
HGTV has ended its long-running home restoration series “Rehab Addict” after star Nicole Curtis was caught using a racial slur during filming. “HGTV was recently made aware of an offensive racial comment made during the filming of ‘Rehab Addict,’” the network told Variety in a
Hyundai, BMW Korea, Kia to recall nearly 180,000 vehicles over software defects: S. Korean ministry
A total of 51 models across the three companies will be affected by the recall.
'No one to back us': Arab bus drivers in Israel grapple with racist attacks
What began as an ordinary shift for Jerusalem bus driver Fakhri Khatib ended hours later in tragedy. A chaotic spiral of events, symptomatic of a surge in racist violence targeting Arab bus drivers in Israel, led to the death of a teenager, Khatib's arrest and calls for him to
Assessment quantifies nitrogen retention and carbon sequestration in China's forests
A research team from the Institute of Applied Ecology (IAE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has clarified how deposited nitrogen is retained in forest ecosystems and how this process contributes to carbon sequestration across China. The findings were published in Global
‘The Masked Singer’ Reveals the Identity of Owl: Here Is the Celebrity Under the Costume
SPOILER ALERT: Details follow for Season 14, Episode 6 of “The Masked Singer,” “Twilight Night,” which aired Feb. 11 on Fox. This week’s “The Masked Singer” reveal may have left Billy Ray Cyrus with an achy breaky heart. The country singer, who also hit No. 1 with Lil Nas X on
Quiz time: Can you guess what games these one-line Steam reviews are from? (Part 3!)
Will your score be mostly positive or overwhelmingly negative?
Sleek, lithe and extremely rare: This elusive California fox has finally been GPS-collared
The stunning Sierra Nevada red fox is one of the nation's rarest and most critically threatened mammals, with fewer than 50 believed to remain in the Sierra. And now, for the first time, a specimen has been successfully GPS-collared and released back into the region—marking a
‘Highguard’ Developer Wildlight Entertainment Lays Off Multiple Staffers Less Than a Month After New Game’s Launch
“Highguard” maker Wildlight Entertainment has laid off multiple members of its staff less than a month after the release of its debut video game. “Today we made an incredibly difficult decision to part ways with a number of our team members while keeping a core group of
'Dawson's Creek' star James Van Der Beek dies at 48
James Van Der Beek, the hit star from "Dawson's Creek," died to colorectal cancer on Wednesday. He was 48 years old. "Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace," his family wrote in a statement on
Three issues that matter to voters in the Bangladesh election
It's the first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that toppled Bangladesh's long-serving prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
Israel to join Trump's 'Board of Peace', Netanyahu says
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Israel will join U.S. President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" initiative, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday during his visit to Washington where he met Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. After meeting
Israel president says antisemitism in Australia 'frightening'
Israel's President Isaac Herzog said Thursday antisemitism in Australia is "frightening" but most people want good relations, on the final day of a visit expected to spark protests in the city of Melbourne. Herzog's tightly policed four day visit to Australia this week was