
UK Parliament Speaker calls for continued parliamentary dialogue with Malaysia
Sir Lindsay Hoyle highlights the role of inter-parliamentary cooperation in fostering transparency and democratic governance.
Thu Feb 20 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
Consider This: Myanmar — 4 Years After The Coup
Four years ago, on February 1st, 2021, Myanmar’s military staged a coup, overturning a democratically elected government. Today the country remains in turmoil but resistance forces have since gained ground, while the military junta faces declining control. Will 2025 mark a turning point for Myanmar? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Debbie Stothard, founder of the democracy advocacy group, Alternative ASEAN Network on Burma.
Mon Feb 03 2025

22 Democratic-led states sue over Trump's birthright citizenship order
Losing out on citizenship would prevent those individuals from having access to federal programs like Medicaid health insurance.
Wed Jan 22 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

Land, state, and identity: the fault lines of Israeli politics
Benjamin Netanyahu's government pushes Israel into uncharted territory, challenging its democratic foundations and societal balance.
Sun Jan 05 2025

Jimmy Carter, former US president and Nobel Peace Prize recipient, dead at 100
Carter, a Democrat, served as president from January 1977 to January 1981 after defeating incumbent Republican President Gerald Ford in the 1976 U.S. election.
Mon Dec 30 2024

Democracy hangs by a thread. Who is going to save it?
In 2024, elections were set to revitalise the democratic agenda for the next generation.
Sun Dec 29 2024

Hong Kong offers bounties for six more democrats in security squeeze
Hong Kong imposed bounties of HK$1 million on six more pro-democracy campaigners deemed to have violated national security laws.
Tue Dec 24 2024

South Korea opposition leader Lee says impeaching Yoon best way to restore order
South Korean Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung calls President Yoon Suk-Yeol's remarks "a declaration of war" against the people.
Fri Dec 13 2024

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024

After long legal battle, Hong Kong's 47 democrats brace for sentencing
Jail terms are expected to range from several years for participants to possible life imprisonment for principal offenders.
Mon Nov 18 2024

Trump seeks fast appointments; Elon Musk makes endorsement for Senate leadership
Republicans are expected to hold at least 52 seats in the 100-member Senate after capturing three previously held by Democrats.
Mon Nov 11 2024

After Harris' loss, angry Democrats blame her boss, Biden
Vice President Kamala Harris' defeat is the Democrats' second bitter loss to Donald Trump over the past three elections.
Thu Nov 07 2024

Trump says 'I feel very confident’ after casting ballot in Florida
Millions of Americans are voting to choose between Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Kamala Harris for the 47th president of the US.
Wed Nov 06 2024

Public flips car involved in road accident to rescue child
According to JBPM, members of the public at the scene took initial action to rescue the victim before the fire brigade arrived.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant
Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today
So far, 20 prosecution witnesses, including the two children, have been called for this trial, according to the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit
Emmanuel Macron says showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas
Netanyahu accuse Hamas of acting "in an unspeakably cynical manner" by placing body of a Gaza woman in the coffin instead of Shiri Bibas.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say
The US is a co-chair along with Malaysia of a working group on climate mitigation, or ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports
The group hopes Tesla will invest strategically, believing it's interested in acquiring Nissan's US plants, the report says.
Fri Feb 21 2025

185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco
The children have been handed over to their families on bond with conditions by the court.
Fri Feb 21 2025

IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government
The move will eliminate roughly 6% of the agency's workforce in the midst of the busy tax-filing season.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Elon Musk wields chainsaw at conservative gathering, a gift from Argentina's Milei
This is the chainsaw for bureaucracy, says Elon Musk.
Fri Feb 21 2025