
Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

INSIGHT - How a key ingredient in Coca-Cola, M&M's is smuggled from war-torn Sudan
Sudan produces 80 pct of the world's gum arabic, a natural substance from acacia trees used to mix, stabilise, and thicken ingredients.
Sun Mar 09 2025
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[COLUMNIST] Putting the two-state solution back on track
The US has been complicit in the derailing of the two-state solution from the Bush Jr administration onwards.
Fri Mar 07 2025

Arab states adopt Egyptian alternative to Trump's 'Gaza Riviera'
Disagreements persist over Hamas' role, with some nations demanding its immediate disarmament while others advocate a phased approach.
Wed Mar 05 2025

Arab summit to focus on Egypt's alternative to Trump's 'Gaza Riviera'
The big unanswered question in Gaza negotiations is who will govern the enclave after 15 months of Israel's war with Hamas.
Tue Mar 04 2025

Arab states scramble to counter Trump's Gaza 'Riviera' plan
Arab states trying to devise an alternative plan have yet to tackle critical issues like who will foot the bill for Gaza's reconstruction.
Sat Feb 22 2025

TIMELINE - Trump's remarks on plan to take over Gaza, displace Palestinians
The plan has been condemned globally, with Palestinians, Arab nations and rights experts saying it was tantamount to "ethnic cleansing."
Fri Feb 21 2025

Gaza Arab plan may involve up to $20 billion regional contribution, sources say
Arab states plan a Gaza post-war strategy to oppose Trumps proposal for US control and Palestinian displacement.
Thu Feb 20 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

In Israel, US senators dismiss Trump's Gaza plan, say Arab states to have viable alternative
Democrat Senator Richard Blumenthal says he expects Arab states to put forward a workable alternative.
Tue Feb 18 2025

Saudi Arabia spearheads Arab scramble for alternative to Trump's Gaza plan
Draft ideas will be discussed at a meeting in Riyadh this month of countries including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan and the UAE.
Fri Feb 14 2025

Soccer: No booze in 2034 World Cup, LGBTQ fans welcome, Saudi ambassador says
Plenty of fun can be had without alcohol, says Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud, the host country's ambassador to the United Kingdom.
Fri Feb 14 2025

Why Trump's proposal on Gaza is ringing alarm bells in the region
Trump's plan touches on one of the most sensitive issues in the Arab-Israeli conflict, the right of Palestinians to return.
Tue Feb 11 2025

Arab states reject Trump plan for Gaza, Egypt foreign minister tells Rubio
Egyptian Foreign Minister stresses the importance of expediting Gaza's reconstruction while Palestinians remained there.
Tue Feb 11 2025

Israel PM Netanyahu says peace with Saudi Arabia is achievable
I think peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia is not only feasible, I think it's going to happen, says Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
Wed Feb 05 2025

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows
Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia and Iceland made the grade, according to IQAir.
Wed Mar 12 2025