
Netanyahu says he is on brink of 'very big victory' in Israel election
Netanyahu's conservative Likud and its likely religious and far-right allies were on pace to control a majority in parliament after Israel's fifth election in less than four years.
Wed Nov 02 2022

With Israel's Knesset set to dissolve, PM Bennett says he will not seek re-election
Bennett announced he would not run in the upcoming election but would retain his position as alternate prime minister.
Thu Jun 30 2022

From heart-throb to the hot seat: Lapid to become Israeli PM
Next week, Yair Lapid will take over from Naftali Bennett as PM when lawmakers vote to dissolve parliament and pave the way for election.
Tue Jun 21 2022

One year in, Israel's "salvation government" hangs by a thread
Netanyahu vows to make a comeback despite his legal troubles.
Mon Jun 13 2022

Flag-waving Israelis take to streets, skirmishes erupt in Al-Aqsa mosque
Adding to the tensions, police said a record 2,600 Jews had toured Al-Aqsa esplanade ahead of the march.
Mon May 30 2022

Israel: Bennett loses majority after Arab MP quits
Naftali Bennett's government risks a crisis after a left-wing Arab lawmaker - Jida Rinawi Zoabi of the Meretz party - announced on Thursday that she was quitting the coalition.
Thu May 19 2022

As fighting rages in Mariupol, Ukraine's Zelenskiy appeals for help from Israel
Zelenskiy addresses the Israeli parliament and questions Israel's reluctance to sell its Iron Dome missile defence system to Ukraine.
Mon Mar 21 2022

Israel to allow in all tourists regardless of COVID vaccination status
Entry into Israel will still require two PCR tests, one before flying in and one upon landing in Israel, the statement said.
Mon Feb 21 2022

Israel's Netanyahu discusses plea bargain in graft trial, source says
Benjamin Netanyahu is negotiating a plea bargain to end his corruption trial.
Mon Jan 17 2022

Israel approves fourth COVID-19 vaccine shot for most vulnerable
Israel is to go ahead with second COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for people with weakened immune systems.
Fri Dec 31 2021

Six Palestinians escape from high-security Israeli prison
Israeli police and the military had started a search after the escape from Gilboa prison in northern Israel.
Mon Sep 06 2021

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Masks to remain mandatory on London transport.
Wed Jul 14 2021

Former Labour chief Herzog sworn in as Israel's president
Herzog pledged to use the largely ceremonial role to try to heal deep divisions within Israeli society.
Thu Jul 08 2021

Israel to give Palestinians 1 million COVID vaccine doses - Israeli statement
The Palestinian Authority in exchange had agreed to give Israel a reciprocal number of Pfizer doses from one of its own shipments.
Fri Jun 18 2021

Why Israel must engage with Hamas
The voice of international condemnation and opprobrium and censure of the Zionist State of Israel remains irrevocably enshrined in law.
Wed Jun 16 2021

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