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Trump said he knew virus was deadly but still played down crisis: Woodward book

Trump said he knew virus was deadly but still played down crisis: Woodward book

The Republican president, played down the crisis for months as it took hold and spread across the country.
Thu Sep 10 2020
U.S. says 'administrative error' blocked Indonesia military chief's travel

U.S. says 'administrative error' blocked Indonesia military chief's travel

General Gatot Nurmantyo was about to board a flight to the United States on Saturday when he was told that the Customs and Border Protection Agency had denied him entry.
Wed Oct 25 2017
U.S. touts military ties in Philippines as Duterte courts Russia, China

U.S. touts military ties in Philippines as Duterte courts Russia, China

The timing of U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis' trip to the Philippines this week could not have come at a better time.
Tue Oct 24 2017
Pakistan's top diplomat pushes back on U.S. claims of militant support

Pakistan's top diplomat pushes back on U.S. claims of militant support

While US officials have long been critical of the role Pakistan has played in Afghanistan, senior officials have been more pointed in recent days about Islamabad's alleged support for militant groups.
Fri Oct 06 2017
US bombers drill over Korean peninsula after latest North Korea launch

US bombers drill over Korean peninsula after latest North Korea launch

The drills, involving four U.S. stealth F-35B jets as well as South Korean and Japanese fighter jets, came at the end of annual US-South Korea military exercises.
Fri Sep 01 2017
Mattis signs orders to send additional troops to Afghanistan

Mattis signs orders to send additional troops to Afghanistan

Mattis did not specify the size of the force, which will help combat Taliban insurgents and other armed Islamists.
Fri Sep 01 2017
Pentagon delays transgender recruitment by six months

Pentagon delays transgender recruitment by six months

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Friday approved a six-month delay in allowing transgender recruits to join the U.S. armed forces, a Pentagon spokeswoman said.
Sat Jul 01 2017
Trump gives Pentagon authority to set troop levels in Afghanistan

Trump gives Pentagon authority to set troop levels in Afghanistan

The move could lead to a deployment of thousands more troops as commanders decide the way forward in the now 15-year-old war.
Wed Jun 14 2017
Pentagon chief declares North Korea the new top threat to US security

Pentagon chief declares North Korea the new top threat to US security

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis declared North Korea the "most urgent and dangerous threat to peace and security," before the House Armed Services Committee.
Tue Jun 13 2017
South Korea does not aim to change US missile defence deal - security adviser

South Korea does not aim to change US missile defence deal - security adviser

Chung Eui-yong called the decision to delay installation of remaining launchers of the THAAD system, a domestic measure to ensure a democratic process.
Sat Jun 10 2017
Hishammuddin: Malaysia maintains stand opposing any militarisation of islands in South China Sea

Hishammuddin: Malaysia maintains stand opposing any militarisation of islands in South China Sea

"We opposed the militarisation of the artificial island. The Chinese had told us the island will not be militarised."
Sat Jun 03 2017
U.S. consulted UK before Syrian strike - defence minister

U.S. consulted UK before Syrian strike - defence minister

"The American defence secretary Jim Mattis consulted me early yesterday evening about our assessment of the regime's culpability for the chemical weapons attack."
Fri Apr 07 2017
South Korea, U.S. begin large-scale annual drills amid North Korea tension

South Korea, U.S. begin large-scale annual drills amid North Korea tension

The exercise, called Foal Eagle, comes amid heightened tension following the latest test launch of a ballistic missile by the North on Feb. 12.
Wed Mar 01 2017
Trump's defense chief, unlike boss, says has no issues with media

Trump's defense chief, unlike boss, says has no issues with media

Mattis, a retired Marine general seen as one of the most influential voices in Trump's cabinet, did not mention his boss by name.
Sun Feb 19 2017
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

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

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

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 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 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

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 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

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

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

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