
King Charles visits Germany in first overseas trip as monarch
In his ongoing focus on sustainability, Charles credited German expertise in organic farming as "greatly improving my own farms and soil".
Thu Mar 30 2023

Berlin monuments fall dark to save energy
Some 200 buildings and landmarks will turn off spotlights as part of a national effort to save energy in the face of Russian gas shortages.
Sat Jul 30 2022

German president says Kyiv did not want him to visit
Zelenskiy was critical of Steinmeier's historic advocacy of Western rapprochement with Russia.
Wed Apr 13 2022

German chancellor candidate hopeful apologises for laughing during visit to deadly flood zone
A widely shared video showed Laschet joking with colleagues and laughing while President Frank-Walter Steinmeier was holding a news conference.
Sun Jul 18 2021

Europe floods: Death toll over 110 as rescues continue
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said he was 'stunned' by the devastation caused by the flooding.
Fri Jul 16 2021

German president gets AstraZeneca shot after blood clot scare
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, 65, received the first shot of the AstraZeneca vaccine on Thursday.
Fri Apr 02 2021

Germany must ready for turbulent times under Trump - foreign minister
Steinmeier writes in the mass-circulation Bild newspaper that some members of the new U.S. administration understand the importance of allies like Germany.
Mon Jan 23 2017

Must accept Trump win but not what most Germans wanted - Germany's foreign minister
"The result is not to be underestimated. The result is different from what most people in Germany desired. But of course we have to accept it," Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said.
Wed Nov 09 2016

Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 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