Where is Al Aqsa mosque and why is it so important to Muslims during Ramadan?
The Al-Aqsa compound has long been a flashpoint for deadly violence over matters of sovereignty and religion in Jerusalem.
Sat Mar 09 2024
Why China, the Philippines keep fighting over tiny shoal
China's repeated attempts to blockade Second Thomas Shoal, has made the submerged reef a flashpoint for conflict between Manila and Beijing.
Sat Dec 16 2023
FEATURE - Trans people in India demand equal access to public toilets
Access to public toilets has become a flashpoint as fierce debate about trans rights takes place around the world.
Fri Aug 04 2023
US and China trade barbs over South China Sea
The South China Sea has become one of many flashpoints in the testy relationship between China and the United States.
Wed Dec 21 2022
Israeli police storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound amid tensions
Israeli police stormed the flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque compound in East Jerusalem on Sunday, with at least 10 people injured during the ensuing clashes.
Sun Apr 17 2022
Hundreds of Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa complex amid tension
More than 500 Israeli settlers forced their way into the flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque complex on Sunday, amid tension over a planned setter incursion into the flashpoint site.
Sun Jul 18 2021
How East Jerusalem flashpoint Sheikh Jarrah got its own hashtag
The hashtag "#SaveSheikhJarrah" has gained momentum overseas.
Tue May 18 2021
Israel plays for time on flashpoint Jerusalem evictions
Israel's attorney-general secured a deferment of a court hearing on planned evictions of Palestinians in Jerusalem.
Mon May 10 2021
Targeting Iran - emergence of a dangerous flashpoint
There is widespread fear that the United States and its allies might launch a military operation against Iran at any time.
Tue May 21 2019
PRU14: 26 'lokasi panas' dikenal pasti polis Pahang
Lokasi panas tersebut melibatkan kawasan sensitif perkauman dan keagamaan serta kawasan saingan sengit politik.
Tue May 08 2018
Football: Leicester in dock over stormy scenes at Stoke
The main flashpoint of Saturday's Premier League game saw Leicester striker Jamie Vardy dismissed in the 28th minute by Pawson for a two-footed challenge on Stoke forward Mame Biram Diouf.
Sun Dec 18 2016
Malaysia, Australia agree to share intelligence on counter-terrorism
This includes monitoring the flashpoints or the areas believed to be targeted by such terror groups, especially Daish, throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
Mon Mar 21 2016
Female suicide bombers kill five in Cameroon attack
Four female suicide bombers blew themselves up in a flashpoint area of northern Cameroon on Saturday, killing five civilians.
Sun Nov 22 2015
New clashes at Al-Aqsa mosque compound
Authorities fear further trouble in the week ahead at Jerusalem's flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque.
Mon Sep 28 2015
Clashes rock Jerusalem mosque compound on Muslim holiday
Clashes broke out between masked Palestinians and Israeli security forces at Jerusalem's flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque compound on Sunday.
Sun Sep 27 2015
Kesuma percepat penubuhan Suruhanjaya Pekerja Gig, laporan interim Jun ini
Steven Sim berkata kajian sedang dilakukan dengan kerjasama Universiti Malaya (UM) sebelum laporan interim dijangka dibentangkan kepada Kabinet menjelang 1 Jun ini.
Wed May 01 2024
Malaysia tutup kempen Piala Uber dengan kemenangan 4-1 ke atas Australia
Malaysia mendahului dalam perlawanan pembukaan menerusi pemain perseorangan wanita profesional negara Goh Jin Wei yang menewaskan Tiffany Ho, 21-6, 21-12.
Wed May 01 2024
Impak gaji penjawat awam naik lebih 13 peratus
Ketua Ekonomi Buruh di Kementerian Sumber Manusia dan Emiratisasi, Emiriah Arab Bersatu (UAE), Dr Yusof Saari berkata kenaikan gaji penjawat awam bakal memberi impak positif kepada pemulihan ekonomi. #AWANInews
Wed May 01 2024
3 terbunuh serangan peluru berpandu Rusia
Serangan turut mengakibatkan kerosakan infrastruktur awam.
Wed May 01 2024
Rumah kosong di Jepun pecah rekod, 9 juta unit
Jumlah rumah kosong di Jepun meningkat kepada rekod baharu 9 juta setakat Oktober 2023, iaitu kenaikan sebanyak 510,000 daripada tinjauan sebelumnya yang dijalankan pada 2018.
Wed May 01 2024
Kenaikan gaji penjawat awam akan diperincikan semasa pembentangan Belanjawan 2025 - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil berkata kenaikan gaji melebihi 13 peratus itu membuktikan komitmen kerajaan kepada penjawat awam.
Wed May 01 2024
Australia peruntukan AUD1 bilion banteras keganasan domestik, seksual
Perdana Menteri Australian umumkan peruntukan AUD1 bilion tangani jenayah kegasanan domestik dan seksual yang disifatkan sebagai krisis nasional negara itu.
Wed May 01 2024
Puluhan kakitangan berhimpun di Universiti Stanford
Universiti Standford, California antara puluhan institusi yang menyertai protes menggesa menghentikan pembunuhan beramai-ramai terhadap Gaza akibat serangan Israel.
Wed May 01 2024
Polis masuk Universiti Columbia, tahan beberapa individu
Pada Selasa, pelajar Universiti Colombia berikrar meneruskan siri protes di kampus sebagai solidariti menyokong Palestin, sekali gus melawan usaha pihak universiti untuk menghentikan mereka.
Wed May 01 2024
Tempat kediaman tertinggi dunia akan dibina di Dubai
Ia akan memintas menara Central Park Tower di New York yang berketinggian 472 meter.
Wed May 01 2024