
Italy's Meloni under investigation over release of Libyan suspect
The ICC has demanded an explanation, saying it had not been consulted over the decision to let him go.
Wed Jan 29 2025

Trump withdraws from Paris climate agreement, again
The move places the United States alongside Iran, Libya and Yemen as the only countries in the world outside the 2015 pact.
Tue Jan 21 2025

Can Syria avoid becoming another Libya or Iraq? A week after Assad’s fall, here are 3 possible futures
Syria is an ethnically and religiously fragmented country, with four key groups that have conflicting political agendas.
Wed Dec 18 2024

In Libya's devastated Derna, families still search for the missing
More than 4,000 bodies recovered so far with thousands still missing after a huge flood swept away whole neighbourhoods of Derna.
Tue Oct 03 2023

Authorities try to contain anger in aftermath of Libya floods
Communications went down, some journalists were pushed out and a UN aid team was blocked from the flood-hit city of Derna.
Wed Sep 20 2023

Libyans protest against authorities in flood-hit Derna
Hundreds protested in Derna, venting anger against authorities and demanding accountability one week after a flood that killed thousands.
Tue Sep 19 2023

Libyan flood survivors weigh water shortages against landmine risk
Libyan authorities have confirmed that 150 people have been poisoned by polluted water in the flood-hit areas.
Mon Sep 18 2023

What caused the floods in Libya and why are they so bad?
The catastrophic flood has killed thousands of people in the eastern Libyan city of Derna, sweeping away entire neighbourhoods.
Fri Sep 15 2023

No Malaysians affected by devastating flood in Libya
The Foreign Ministry confirmed the two Malaysians residing in Marsa El Brega have been successfully contacted and were confirmed to be safe.
Thu Sep 14 2023

Catastrophic Libya flood kills thousands, desperate relatives search for survivors
Swathes of the city obliterated by a torrent of water unleashed by powerful storm that swept down a usually dry riverbed, bursting dams.
Thu Sep 14 2023

Libya storm death toll expected to swell as sea washes bodies ashore
The storm swept the whole neighbourhood out to sea, with thousands already confirmed dead and many thousands more still missing.
Wed Sep 13 2023

Libya floods wipe out quarter of city, thousands dead
Thousands of people were killed and at least 10,000 were missing in Libya in floods.
Wed Sep 13 2023

Quarter of Libyan city wiped out by burst dam, 1,000 bodies recovered so far
Around a quarter of Libya's eastern city of Derna was wiped out by floods after dams burst in a storm.
Tue Sep 12 2023

Sudanese woman tells of 'horrible' desert journey after expulsion from Tunisia
Exhausted, pregnant and weeping, Sudanese nurse Tafaul Omar sat under the scorching desert sun along with 14 other migrants.
Sat Sep 02 2023

Tripoli clashes widen overnight in worst fighting this year
The Libyan capital's most powerful armed factions battled in several districts overnight.
Tue Aug 15 2023

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

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows
Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia and Iceland made the grade, according to IQAir.
Wed Mar 12 2025