Explainer - What is the Espionage Act and what might it mean for Donald Trump?
Former US President Donald Trump has become the most high-profile person ever to face criminal charges under the Espionage Act.
Wed Jun 14 2023
US whistleblower Snowden gets a Russian passport -TASS
US authorities have for years wanted Snowden returned to the United States to face a criminal trial on espionage charges.
Sat Dec 03 2022
Trump mulling pardons on last full day in power
For Trump, the main piece of unfinished business is now the expected slew of pardons that he is reported to be preparing.
Tue Jan 19 2021
U.S. whistleblower Edward Snowden to seek Russian citizenship
U.S. whistleblower Edward Snowden will apply for Russian citizenship in addition to his U.S. citizenship.
Mon Nov 02 2020
How does the Nobel Peace Prize work?
Nominations are secret for 50 years, but those who nominate can choose to divulge their choices.
Mon Oct 05 2020
A Nobel for Thunberg? In the age of climate change and virus, it is possible
This year's Nobel Peace Prize could go to green campaigner Greta Thunberg and the Fridays for Future movement.
Thu Sep 17 2020
Russian hackers stole U.S. cyber secrets from NSA - media reports
The theft included information on penetrating foreign computer networks and protecting against cyber attacks and is likely to be viewed as one of the most significant security breaches to date.
Fri Oct 06 2017
Whistleblower Snowden can apply for Russian passport next year, RIA cites lawyer
Former U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden has been allowed to remain in Russia for another three years and will next year qualify to apply for Russian citizenship.
Wed Jan 18 2017
NSA to shut down bulk phone surveillance programme by Sunday
NSA will end its wide-ranging surveillance programme by 11:59 p.m. EST Saturday (4:59 a.m. GMT Sunday) and expects to have the new, scaled-back system in place by then, the White House said.
Mon Nov 30 2015
Edward Snowden draws crowd with Twitter debut
Edward Snowden has come in from the cold - on Twitter.
Wed Sep 30 2015
Internet has unearthed more racist Google Maps results
There are some very bad words getting onto Google Maps these days.
Fri May 22 2015
France passes a bill to legalize Edward Snowden-style whistleblowing
The French passed an amendment that legalizes the leak of information by intelligence employees if they want to expose an abuse of power by their own authorities.
Sat Apr 18 2015
Ten things to look out for on Oscars night
Here are 10 things to look out for at the 87th Oscars on Sunday.
Sun Feb 22 2015
Oliver Stone to make Snowden film
Oliver Stone would write and direct the film with his long-term producing partner Moritz Borman.
Tue Jun 03 2014
Snowden the 'traitor' looms over Pulitzers
Hero or traitor? America is still polarized over Edward Snowden and whether the newspapers that exposed the extent of NSA's vast global spying network should be lauded or condemned.
Sun Apr 13 2014
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 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