1.4 billion people travelled internationally in 2024 - UNWTO
According to UNWTO, this represents an 11 per cent increase, equivalent to 140 million more travellers than the previous year.
Thu Jan 23 2025
Malaysia, UK strengthen trade and investment ties in inaugural ministerial-led Joint Economic and Trade Committee meeting
The UK was Malaysia's 21st-largest trading partner from January to November 2024 and the fourth-largest trading partner in Europe.
Fri Jan 17 2025
PM visits Battersea Power Station, Malaysia’s iconic and largest investment in UK
Battersea Power Station is one of Europe's largest regeneration projects.
Fri Jan 17 2025
EU reassesses tech probes into Apple, Google and Meta, FT reports
The tech giants have urged US President-elect Donald Trump to challenge European Union's regulatory scrutiny against them.
Tue Jan 14 2025
Greenland's rich but largely untapped mineral resources
A 2023 survey shows that 25 of 34 minerals deemed "critical raw materials" by the European Commission were found in Greenland.
Tue Jan 14 2025
What President Ilham Aliyev’s reaction to a recent plane crash tells us about Azerbaijan's relations with the West
A persistent misperception about Azerbaijan's foreign policy concerns its relationship with Russia, writes Dr. Vasif Huseynov, is a Senior Advisor at the Center of Analysis of International Relations.
Thu Jan 02 2025
Congo files criminal complaints against Apple in Europe over conflict minerals
Apple denies the claims, stating it has directed suppliers not to use minerals from Congo or Rwanda in question.
Wed Dec 18 2024
How Germany's parties say they will revive its anaemic economy
Disagreements over how to save Europe's largest economy is the main factor behind the collapse of Scholz's fractious three-party coalition.
Wed Dec 18 2024
EU opens investigation into TikTok over election interference
TikTok said it had protected the integrity of its platform through more than 150 elections worldwide and had provided the European Commission with extensive information on its efforts.
Tue Dec 17 2024
Europe's new migrant hotspot races to cope with surging deaths
The number of migrants arriving from the West African coast in the Spanish archipelago is running at all-time highs.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Ukraine's teenage boys fear a dark dilemma: Fight or run
Over 190,000 Ukrainian boys aged 14-17 have registered for temporary protected status in EU countries since the conflict began.
Sun Dec 08 2024
Asia's factories perk up on China recovery but Trump risks loom
Many Chinese exporters are scrambling to get their goods to major markets ahead of tariffs from the US and European Union.
Mon Dec 02 2024
What countries do to regulate children's social media access
Here is what Australia, European countries, and tech companies have been doing to regulate children's access to social media.
Sun Dec 01 2024
Two undersea cables in Baltic Sea cut, Germany and Finland fear sabotage
Located in northern Europe, the Baltic Sea is an active commercial shipping route and is ringed by nine countries including Russia.
Tue Nov 19 2024
Taylor Swift, Tyla triumph at MTV Europe Music Awards
Taylor Swift picks up four trophies at the MTV Europe Music Awards.
Mon Nov 11 2024
80 children of former GISB members remain unclaimed - Nancy
Some parents wish to reunite with their kids, but others changed their minds for unknown reasons, says Nancy Shukri.
Thu Jan 23 2025
MACC-FBI-DOJ collaboration recovers US20 mln linked to 1MDB
MACC says Frank White Jr. voluntarily agreed to surrender funds to the DOJ after learning they originated from misappropriated 1MDB money.
Thu Jan 23 2025
Malaysia aims to reclaim top spot as world's leading rubber producer in 10 years - DPM Zahid
The replanting process must utilise high-quality saplings and automated methods for tapping and collection, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid.
Thu Jan 23 2025
Ousted South Korean defence minister testifies Yoon never intended full martial law
Kim Yong-hyun says he wanted a broader military deployment but was overruled by President Yoon Suk-Yeol.
Thu Jan 23 2025
Bloomberg philanthropy to cover US climate dues after Paris withdrawal
Bloomberg Philanthropies will cover US dues to UN Climate Change body, ensuring emissions reporting despite Trump's climate policy pullback.
Thu Jan 23 2025
What Trump has done since returning to the White House
Here are some of the actions that President Donald Trump has taken so far.
Thu Jan 23 2025
Indonesia resumes search for 13 missing after deadly landslide in Central Java
The number of the missing people is most likely more as there was a cafe in the landslide location, a spokesperson said.
Thu Jan 23 2025
Revocation of PwD driving licences only in specific cases - Loke
Anthony Loke says that PwD drivers should not be made scapegoats simply due to isolated incidents involving the group.
Thu Jan 23 2025
Trump steps up immigration crackdown, warns city, state officials against interference
State and local officials who resist or obstruct immigration enforcement could be charged under federal laws against defrauding the US.
Thu Jan 23 2025
ASEAN calls for full implementation of Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement
ASEAN calls on all parties to maintain conducive conditions to the full implementation of the agreement, strictly adhere to its terms.
Thu Jan 23 2025