Hundreds of veterans, others urge Trump to continue resettling at-risk Afghans
The letter, signed by the veterans, officials and others, will be sent to Trump and congressional leaders and was organised by #AfghanEvac.
Thu Jan 09 2025
US shifts some military aid to Lebanon from Egypt, letter says
The move follows Democratic concerns in Congress over Egypt's human rights record, including mass arrests of political prisoners.
Tue Jan 07 2025
US Congress formally certifies Donald Trump's presidential election win
Vice President Kamala Harris presided over the session in her constitutional role as president of the Senate.
Tue Jan 07 2025
Trump-backed spending deal fails in House, shutdown approaches
The vote exposed rifts in Trumps GOP, likely to resurface next year when they control the White House and Congress.
Fri Dec 20 2024
Philippines' Marcos says debate over impeachment of VP Sara Duterte a 'storm in a teacup'
Ferdinand Marcos Jr says impeaching VP Sara Duterte, who made threats against his life, would only tie down Congress and not help people.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Soccer - FIFA must halt Saudi World Cup bid due to human rights issues, says Amnesty
Votes are due to be held at the FIFA Congress next month to approve the 2030 and 2034 World Cups, though each has only a single bid.
Mon Nov 11 2024
Control of US Congress at stake in tight election battle
The outcome is crucial for how easily the US presidential election winner can govern until the next congressional elections in 2026.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Tight race in US Congress as no party expected to secure large majority - Reports
Experts caution that it may take some time beyond election night to determine which party has won control of the House.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Malaysia leads global charge to tackle lung disease at World Cancer Congress
Malaysia spearheaded the submission of a landmark World Health Organisation (WHO) Lung Health Resolution.
Tue Sep 24 2024
Fugitive ex-mayor from Philippines arrested in Indonesia, Manila says
Alice Guo is wanted by the Philippine Senate for refusing to attend a congressional probe on her alleged criminal ties.
Wed Sep 04 2024
Sarawak delegation in Australia to study crocodile management
The visit aims to analyse the ecosystems of crocodile species in Australia, specifically saltwater and freshwater crocodiles.
Mon Aug 05 2024
Israel's Netanyahu to address U.S. Congress on July 24
Benjamin Netanyahu said he will "present the truth" about the war against Hamas in Gaza when he addresses the US Congress.
Fri Jun 07 2024
No date set for Netanyahu's address to US Congress, Israel says
This speech would make Netanyahu the first foreign leader to address joint meetings of Congress four times.
Tue Jun 04 2024
Early results in South Africa's election show ANC losing majority
Based on the early results, the ANC is projected to have roughly 42 pct of the vote when the count is over.
Thu May 30 2024
EXPLAINER - Will South Africa have a new government or president after election?
Under South Africa's constitution, voters elect 400 members of the National Assembly, who then elect the president by a simple majority.
Wed May 29 2024
How should China respond to Trump? Ask DeepSeek
The seven-point DeepSeek answer covered possible responses from Beijing from targeting industries in states like Michigan and Wisconsin with new tariffs.
Mon Feb 03 2025
WHO proposes budget cut after US exit, defends its work
The budget cut will be discussed at the Feb. 3-11 Geneva meeting.
Mon Feb 03 2025
Canadians cancel trips, ban American booze after Trump's tariffs
The perceived act of economic warfare on a country that is so close to the US culturally and geographically still came as a shock to many Canadians.
Mon Feb 03 2025
Schools shut, more flights scheduled as quakes constantly shake Santorini
Tremors have been recorded between the volcanic islands of Santorini and Amorgos in the Aegean Sea since Friday.
Mon Feb 03 2025
MOH detects over 800 health cases among flood evacuees in Sabah, Sarawak
MOH says the cases include acute respiratory tract infection, skin infection, acute gastroenteritis and conjunctivitis.
Mon Feb 03 2025
Car bomb kills 15 in northern Syria, deadliest since Assad toppled
The victims were agricultural workers and the death toll was likely to increase, according to a civil defence official.
Mon Feb 03 2025
[OPINION] Future of chemical industry: Leveraging data to drive sustainability
Data-led technologies are driving efficiency, supporting greener approaches, and advancing the circular economy in the chemicals industry.
Mon Feb 03 2025
Samsung chief Jay Y. Lee found not guilty in merger case
The Seoul High Court upheld the lower court's ruling dismissing all the charges from a case involving a 2015 merger.
Mon Feb 03 2025
Musk says shutting down USAID in government cost-cutting drive
USAID is the world's largest single donor.
Mon Feb 03 2025
UK makes use of AI tools to create child abuse material a crime
Britain becomes the first country in the world to introduce the new AI sexual abuse offences.
Mon Feb 03 2025