As news of US flights back to Haiti spreads, migrants fret about where to go
The US Department of Homeland Security said it was addressing an influx of migrants, in part by accelerating expulsion flights.
Sun Sep 19 2021
In surprise move, Trump administration reverses course on barring many foreign students
The Trump administration on Tuesday abandoned a plan that would have forced out tens of thousands of foreign students following widespread condemnation of the move.
Wed Jul 15 2020
Trump orders stepped up 'extreme vetting' after New York attack
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Twitter he had ordered the Department of Homeland Security to step up its "extreme vetting program" following a vehicle attack in New York.
Wed Nov 01 2017
Saudi Arabian Airlines expects U.S. laptop ban to be lifted by July 19 - SPA
The airline is working with the country's civil aviation authority, GACA, to implement new security measures for U.S.-bound flights announced by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security last week.
Tue Jul 04 2017
Cyber firms warn of malware that could cause power outages
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said it was investigating the malware, though it had seen no evidence to suggest it has infected U.S. critical infrastructure.
Tue Jun 13 2017
U.S., Britain curb electronics on flights from Middle East, North Africa
Passengers travelling from a specific list of airports could not bring into the main cabin devices larger than a mobile phone such as tablets, portable DVD players, laptops and cameras.
Wed Mar 22 2017
Trump administration considering separating women, children at Mexico border
Women and children crossing together illegally into the United States could be separated by U.S. authorities under a proposal being considered by the Department of Homeland Security.
Sat Mar 04 2017
Trump administration has found only $20 mln in existing funds for wall: document
The rapid start of construction, promised in an executive order issued in January on border security, was to be financed with "existing funds and resources" of the Department of Homeland Security.
Thu Mar 02 2017
US travel ban: Not applicable to permanent residents, dual citizens, diplomatic / NATO / UN visas
This was particularly so after a federal judge brushed aside the executive order and lifted the ban on travellers from the seven banned countries with valid entry visas into the US.
Sun Feb 05 2017
Trump administration to allow 872 refugees into U.S. this week: document
A Homeland Security official confirmed the waivers, noting that the refugees were considered "in transit" and had already been cleared for resettlement before the ban took effect.
Tue Jan 31 2017
After outcry, US loosens curb on re-entry by green card holders
The Department of Homeland Security, which oversees customs, border and immigration agencies, struggled to interpret and implement the order over the weekend.
Mon Jan 30 2017
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024