NATO Turns 75: planning for the future in an uncertain world
Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine has revitalised NATO, marking a new era for the alliance.
Wed Jul 10 2024
NATO picks Netherlands' Mark Rutte as next boss
Rutte will take over on Oct. 1 from Jens Stoltenberg of Norway, who is stepping down after a decade in the post.
Wed Jun 26 2024
PM, Rutte meet in Putrajaya for bilateral talks
Mark Rutte arrived in Malaysia yesterday for a two-day working visit, his second visit to this country after his maiden trip in 2014.
Wed Nov 01 2023
Dutch PM Rutte expected to apologise for slavery and its consequences
Prime Minister Mark Rutte is due to deliver a speech in which he is expected to apologise for the Netherlands' historical role in slavery and its consequences into the present day.
Mon Dec 19 2022
Follow-up actions on MH17 will only be taken after Dutch court's ruling - Ismail Sabri
Any follow-up action by Malaysia regarding the downing of MH17 will only be made after the court in the Netherlands delivers the verdict on the case on Nov 17.
Sun Sep 25 2022
WEF2022: Singapore focuses on the future of water management
Through the special press conference, Tharman and several other panel members will launch a two-year initiative on the Economic of Waters.
Wed May 25 2022
Netherlands to go into strict Christmas lockdown
All non-essential shops and services, including restaurants, hairdressers, museums and gyms will be closed from Sunday until Jan. 14.
Sun Dec 19 2021
Greek PM defends migration policy in heated exchange with journalist
The journalist accused Kyriakos Mitsotakis of "narcissistic abuse" during a news conference with the Dutch PM in Athens.
Wed Nov 10 2021
COVID-19: Dutch PM extends lockdown as infections surge
As part of the lockdown, public gathering places like bars and restaurants have been closed since mid-October in the Netherlands.
Tue Mar 23 2021
Russia withdraws from MH17 talks with Netherlands and Australia
The Russian foreign ministry accused the Dutch-led investigations into the downing, "biased, superficial and politicised".
Thu Oct 15 2020
Dutch PM Rutte scores big victory over far-right Wilders
Rutte declared it an "evening in which the Netherlands, after Brexit, after the American elections, said 'stop' to the wrong kind of populism."
Thu Mar 16 2017
Netherlands bars Turkish ministers as rally dispute escalates
The dispute escalated into a major diplomatic incident in the evening, as Turkey's family minister was prevented by police from entering the Turkish consulate in Rotterdam.
Sun Mar 12 2017
MH17 relatives demand release of radar images
Dutch relatives of those killed on flight MH17 demands a global campaign to obtain radar images which may help pinpoint who fired a missile at the plane.
Thu Jan 14 2016
MH17 relatives demand release of radar images
Relatives of those killed in the MH17 urged Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to launch a global campaign to obtain radar images which may help pinpoint who fired a missile at the plane.
Thu Jan 14 2016
Those responsible for downing MH17 must be held accountable - PM
The investigation by the Dutch Safety Board had revealed that the plane was hit by a Russian-made Buk missile fired from rebel-held territory in eastern Ukraine.
Tue Oct 13 2015
'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