
Trump says his term is ending, transition will be orderly
Trump acknowledged defeat in the Nov. 3 election for the first time, after a day of chaos and destruction on Capitol Hill.
Thu Jan 07 2021

US Congress certifies Biden win hours after harrowing Capitol Hill assault
Immediately after the certification, the White House released a statement from Trump in which he pledged an "orderly transition" on Jan. 20.
Thu Jan 07 2021

Facebook changing 'race-blind' hate speech policy
Facebook said it has also become more precise about the hate speech that its software seeks out.
Fri Dec 04 2020

China and U.S. economies diverge over coronavirus response
The real difference between the United States and China is Washington has been arguing over stimulus issues on Capitol Hill.
Thu Oct 22 2020

Some toast Comey testimony, others shrug at U.S. bar 'watch parties'
From Capitol Hill to San Francisco's Castro district, television "watch parties" beckoned politics buffs to taverns, restaurants and living rooms to view an event some likened to the "Super Bowl."
Fri Jun 09 2017

'I was all set to terminate': Inside Trump's sudden shift on NAFTA
President Donald Trump was set to announce Saturday, on the 100th day of his presidency, that he was withdrawing from the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Fri Apr 28 2017

Chasing after Pokemon: Our new national obsession
Pokemon Go, an augmented reality game that uses your smartphone's GPS to send you all over your city on a scavenger hunt for mythical Japanese creatures, Pokmon, is hotter than hula hoops in 1958.
Mon Jul 25 2016

Ryan rejects running for majority leader
Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., has quietly and firmly shut the door on any prospect of being part of the GOP's elected House leadership team.
Tue Jun 17 2014

Asian shares slip as US lawmakers dig in over shutdown
The dollar slipped further against the yen and euro as the budget stand-off on Capitol Hill approaches a seventh day with no end in sight.
Mon Oct 07 2013

Chinese dissident receives human rights award
Blind dissident Chen Guangcheng received an award from a human rights group in a ceremony attended by several US lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
Tue Jan 29 2013

Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 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