Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
US is 'cautiously optimistic' about Gaza ceasefire talks
John Kirby says there are still gaps remaining between the two sides.
Thu Jul 11 2024
White House denounces takeover of campus building as protests escalate
John Kirby said it was critical to ensure those protests remained peaceful and did not pose a threat to other students.
Wed May 01 2024
US vows 'all necessary actions' after drone strike, Qatar fears impact on Gaza hostage talks
John Kirby said the United States did not want a wider war with Iran or in the region, "but we got to do what we have to do."
Tue Jan 30 2024
Biden heads to Israel after Gaza hospital strike kills hundreds
White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said Joe Biden would put "tough questions" to Israeli leaders.
Wed Oct 18 2023
No US surveillance craft in China's airspace, White House says
The US govt swiftly and repeatedly denied China's accusation that US high-altitude balloons had flown over its airspace without permission.
Tue Feb 14 2023
U.S. shoots down car-sized unidentified object flying above Alaska
"We don't know who owns this object," said White House spokesperson John Kirby.
Sat Feb 11 2023
US seeks Chinese balloon remnants, says approach to China will stay calm
The US Coast Guard imposed a temporary security zone in waters off South Carolina during the military's search.
Tue Feb 07 2023
US to declare Russia's Wagner Group a transnational criminal organisation
The US government wants to declare the Russian private army the Wagner Group a transnational criminal organisation, National Security Council communications director John Kirby announced.
Sat Jan 21 2023
US plans sanctions on Russia, China - officials
The sanctions will also target about 170 Chinese entities for what Washington considers illegal fishing in the Pacific, the officials said.
Fri Dec 09 2022
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
US welcomes Speaker Pelosi's trip to S. Korea, Japan: White House
Joe Biden welcomes Pelosi's contributions to American foreign policy and its policy objectives overseas.
Wed Aug 03 2022
Ukraine isn't naive, Zelenskiy says after Russian pledge to scale down attack on Kyiv
Ukrainian forces have made advances, recapturing territory from Russian troops on the outskirts of Kyiv.
Wed Mar 30 2022
Russia pledges to reduce attack on Kyiv but US warns threat not over
A decision was made to radically, by a large margin, reduce military activity in the Kyiv and Chernihiv directions, Alexander Fomin said.
Wed Mar 30 2022
US rejects Poland's offer to give it Russian-made fighter jets for Ukraine
The prospect of flying combat aircraft from NATO territory into the war zone "raises serious concerns for the entire NATO alliance."
Wed Mar 09 2022
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024