
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

INSIGHT - Musk rallies the far right in Europe. Tesla is paying the price.
Some EV buyers avoid Tesla due to Elon Musk's views, while competition from new, affordable electric vehicles is growing.
Sun Mar 09 2025

UK, European leaders join forces to draft Ukraine peace plan to take to US
European troops would be deployed if a more substantial peace agreement was reached, British PM Keir Starmer says.
Mon Mar 03 2025

Frozen funds: Why Europe will struggle to fill USAID gap
Despite court rulings challenging the funding freeze, the fate of the US Agency for International Development remains in doubt.
Thu Feb 27 2025

It's time to seize Russian assets, not just freeze them, says UK's Lammy
The move will harden Britain's position on how the West should handle bonds and other securities frozen since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Wed Feb 26 2025

Putin says Russia open to Europe's involvement in peace talks on Ukraine
Vladimir Putin says US President Donald Trump was approaching the Russia-Ukraine conflict rationally and not emotionally.
Tue Feb 25 2025

Likely next German chancellor Merz questions NATO's future in 'current form'
Friedrich Merz says Europe must quickly establish an independent defence capability.
Tue Feb 25 2025

Ukraine hosts EU leaders as US backing frays three years since invasion
Volodymyr Zelenskiy has held more than a dozen phone calls since Friday, mainly with European leaders, to scope out a way forward.
Mon Feb 24 2025

Britain to ban more individuals with Kremlin links in show of support for Ukraine
Britain will ban entry to individuals who provide significant support to the Russian state or owe their wealth to the Russian state.
Mon Feb 24 2025

Ahead of UN showdown on Ukraine, US urges countries to vote no on rival European bid for action
The United States describes its brief resolution as "a forward-looking resolution focused on one simple idea: ending the war."
Mon Feb 24 2025

China's hopes to be Ukraine peacemaker collide with its goals on Trump, trade
For the last three years, China has repeatedly signalled a willingness to act as a peacemaker in the war in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 23 2025
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[COLUMNIST] Whose rights? Islam, eurocentrism and the limits of human rights
For as long as rights are understood on Occidental terms, problems would inevitably remain. What is needed is an appreciation of diversity.
Fri Feb 21 2025

TikTok restructures trust and safety team, lays off staff in unit, sources say
The layoffs began the same day for teams in Asia and Europe, Middle East and Africa, two of the sources said.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Ukraine's Zelenskiy: I am counting on Ukraine's unity and courage and American pragmatism
Together with America and Europe, peace can be more secure and this is our goal, says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Trump says he will introduce 25% tariffs on autos, pharmaceuticals and chips
Trump has long pointed to what he calls unfair treatment of US automotive exports in foreign markets.
Wed Feb 19 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

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows
Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia and Iceland made the grade, according to IQAir.
Wed Mar 12 2025