Netanyahu sacks defence minister, jolting Israeli politics as war grinds on
Netanyahu replaced Yoav Gallant with close ally Israel Katz to lead the country's war in Gaza and Lebanon.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Israeli strike on Lebanese municipal building kills 16, including mayor
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant says Israel would not halt its assault on Hezbollah to allow negotiations.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Singapore fighter jets escort Air India flight after bomb threat
Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said Singapore's ground based air defence systems and explosive disposal team were also activated.
Wed Oct 16 2024
Israel bombs Lebanon, Gaza ahead of one-year anniversary of Oct. 7 attacks
Israel's defence minister declares all options were open for retaliation against arch-enemy Iran.
Mon Oct 07 2024
Ex-defence minister Ishiba set to become Japan's next prime minister
Veteran lawmaker Shigeru Ishiba is set to become Japan's next prime minister after prevailing over hardline nationalist Sanae Takaichi.
Fri Sep 27 2024
Philippines says China is 'biggest disruptor' of peace in the region
The Philippines' Defence Minister urges partner nations to call out China's "illegal actions" in the South China Sea.
Tue Aug 27 2024
'Big beasts' slayed as Conservatives suffer UK election bloodbath
Former PM Liz Truss and defence minister Grant Shapps were among a record number of senior ministers to lose their parliamentary seats.
Fri Jul 05 2024
Second LCS 64.66 pct complete, says defence minister
Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said total payments made for the construction of the second LCS are based on the signed contract.
Mon Jun 24 2024
Taiwan is not seeking war with China, defence minister says
Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo said it was China who is the "trouble maker" and provoker of tensions across the Taiwan Strait.
Mon Jun 17 2024
Israeli defence chief challenges Netanyahu over post-war Gaza plans
Israel Defence Minister Yoav Gallant vowed to oppose any long-term military rule by Israel over the ravaged Palestinian enclave.
Thu May 16 2024
Helicopter crash: Interim report to be ready next week
Defence Minister says the investigation committee was preparing the interim report and the investigation would take 30 days.
Thu May 02 2024
RMN helicopters involved in third rehearsal before incident - Mohamed Khaled
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said an interim report on the crash would be released prior to the full report.
Tue Apr 23 2024
ANALYSIS - With wary eye, China courts Indonesia's incoming leader Prabowo
Analysts say China is courting president-elect and current defence minister Prabowo to ensure continuation of Joko Widodo's policies.
Wed Apr 03 2024
Indonesia's Prabowo wins presidential election
Indonesia's election commission on Wednesday formally announced Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto had received the most votes in last month's presidential election.
Wed Mar 20 2024
PM: Malaysia as ASEAN chair 2025 to breathe new life into ASEAN-led forums
For Malaysia, the forums included the East Asia Summit, the ASEAN Regional Forum and the ASEAN Defence Minister's Meeting (ADMM)-Plus.
Thu Mar 07 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024