German Greens' leadership quits after coalition's election blows
The co-leaders of Germany's Greens party said on Wednesday they would quit after a series of election blows.
Wed Sep 25 2024
Regional victory brings Germany's Scholz brief respite from growing pressure within party
The centre-left SPD staged a last minute comeback in the eastern state of Brandenburg, where they have ruled since reunification in 1990.
Mon Sep 23 2024
As Merkel turns 70, most Germans sense decline since her 2021 exit
A majority of Germans believe that conditions in their country worsened since former conservative chancellor Angela Merkel's tenure ended.
Tue Jul 16 2024
Rescue worker dies, several thousand evacuated in southern Germany floods
Several thousand people were forced to leave their homes as heavy rain caused flooding in southern Germany.
Mon Jun 03 2024
We don't all smoke weed in Germany, Scholz assures Chinese students
Chancellor Olaf Scholz who is on a visit to China, said Germany wanted to bring cannabis "out of the grey area".
Mon Apr 15 2024
PM's vocal criticism to Western leaders a timely wake-up call
Prof Dr Roy Anthony Rogers underscored that Malaysia's foreign policy has consistently opposed occupation.
Tue Mar 19 2024
Germany's Scholz say Rafah assault would make regional peace 'very difficult'
Olaf Scholz said it was "very clear we must do everything so the situation does not get worse than it already is."
Mon Mar 18 2024
Putin acknowledges Russia's war in Ukraine could be a long one
Putin has acknowledged that his army could be fighting in Ukraine for a long time, but for now there will be no second call-up of soldiers.
Thu Dec 08 2022
European leaders visit Ukraine, dangling hope of EU membership
The leaders of Germany, France and Italy offers the hope of EU membership to a country pleading for weapons to fend off Russia's invasion.
Fri Jun 17 2022
EU agrees Russia oil embargo, gives Hungary exemptions; Zelenskiy vows more sanctions
Russian analysts and traders said the phasing-in of the embargo gave Moscow time to find new customers in Asia.
Wed Jun 01 2022
Putin says open to dialogue with Ukraine
Moscow wishes to continue dialogue with Ukraine and wants peace, provided that all Russia's security demands are met, Putin says.
Sat Mar 05 2022
ANALYSIS - Putin forces Germany to step up to role as global power
Germany to step up to its role as a major global power with an assertive foreign policy backed by a strong military despite its WW guilt.
Mon Feb 28 2022
Germany's Scholz urges compulsory COVID-19 jabs for all adults
Germany reported a record 80,430 new infections yesterday due to the highly contagious Omicron variant.
Thu Jan 13 2022
Ending Merkel era, Scholz takes office as German chancellor
German lawmakers elected Social Democrat Olaf Scholz as new chancellor, ending 16 years of conservative rule under Angela Merkel.
Wed Dec 08 2021
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
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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 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
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 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
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
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
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024