
Likely next German chancellor Merz questions NATO's future in 'current form'
Friedrich Merz says Europe must quickly establish an independent defence capability.
Tue Feb 25 2025

Germany accuses Elon Musk of trying to influence its election
Musk endorsed the AfD as Germany's last hope in a guest opinion piece for the Welt am Sonntag newspaper.
Mon Dec 30 2024

Suspect in German Christmas market attack held on murder charges
The suspect is a psychiatrist from Saudi Arabia with a history of anti-Islamic rhetoric has lived in Germany for almost two decades.
Mon Dec 23 2024

How Germany's parties say they will revive its anaemic economy
Disagreements over how to save Europe's largest economy is the main factor behind the collapse of Scholz's fractious three-party coalition.
Wed Dec 18 2024

German Chancellor Scholz loses no-confidence vote, paving way for election
Chancellor Olaf Scholz will head a caretaker government until a new one can be formed.
Tue Dec 17 2024

German Chancellor Scholz to ask parliament to clear way for snap election
Scholz remains as caretaker leader until a new government can be formed after the planned Feb. 23 election.
Mon Dec 16 2024

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

Kremlin says Russia has lots of rare earth metals that the US needs and is open to cooperation
The study measures damage to buildings, impact on lives, and the cost to "build back better," according to a joint statement.
Tue Feb 25 2025

Musicians release silent album to protest UK's AI copyright changes
Creative industries face legal and ethical issues as AI generates content after training on popular works without compensating creators.
Tue Feb 25 2025

Petronas' profit slips 32 pct to RM55.1 bln in FY2024 due to unfavourable prices
Petronas says profit was hit by an unfavorable forex translation reserve after divesting Engen Group.
Tue Feb 25 2025

Apple plans $500 billion in US investment, 20,000 research jobs in next four years
Many of Apple's products that are assembled in China could face 10% tariffs imposed by Trump earlier this month.
Tue Feb 25 2025

3,600 pornographic websites blocked as of Feb 15 - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil says MCMC also has a special team that records complaints from the public.
Tue Feb 25 2025
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[OPINION] Exploring the environmental impact of hybrid working
For a country like Malaysia, the widespread shift to remote work carries unforeseen consequences.
Tue Feb 25 2025

Subsidised rice to be monitored with two-tier control system
The government has allocated 24 million of 10-kg bags priced at RM26 each to be gradually distributed.
Tue Feb 25 2025

New search for MH370 wreckage under way off Australian coast
Ocean Infinity will deploy search vessel and autonomous underwater vehicles to search the seabed for traces of the missing Boeing 777.
Tue Feb 25 2025

Manchester United to cut jobs, bonuses and free lunches to restore profits
According to the club, the plan is in addition to 250 jobs removed last year.
Tue Feb 25 2025

Malaysia through ASEAN Chairmanship will advocate for deeper collaboration in green, sustainable investment frameworks - DPM Fadillah
No country can achieve its sustainability goals without strong regional cooperation, says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
Tue Feb 25 2025