Barack Obama Farewell Speech
President Obama delivered a farewell address at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois on January 10, 2017.
Wed Jan 11 2017
How to be declared 'persona non grata' and get yourself kicked out of the United States
Explaining what happened to the 35 Russians President Obama just sent packing.
Fri Dec 30 2016
US President Obama is now contactable via Facebook Messenger
The White House has opened up a new Facebook Messenger channel to allow people to actively relay notes to US President Barack Obama via a more informal platform, for the first time ever.
Sun Aug 14 2016
US President Obama now contactable via Facebook Messenger
For the first time ever, people will be allowed to actively relay notes to US President Barack Obama via a more informal platform.
Thu Aug 11 2016
Obama stands firm on TPPA
President Obama spoke respectfully and rationally about the TPPA's benefits this week. But will the US Congress listen?
Thu Aug 04 2016
US President Barack Obama to make historic visit to Hiroshima
President Obama will become the first sitting president to visit Hiroshima, Japan, later this month.
Wed May 11 2016
If Iraq's Haider al-Abadi fails to survive chaos, US must decide what's next
US President Obama's plan for fighting the Islamic State is predicated on having a credible and effective Iraqi ally on the ground in PM Haider al-Abadi.
Sun May 01 2016
Donald Trump to President Obama: I could have beaten you in 2012
President Obama and Republican front-runner Donald Trump exchanged insults on Tuesday, with the president insisting Trump would not be elected president.
Wed Feb 17 2016
US President Obama's final State of the Union address
US President Barack Obama delivered his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in Washington, today.
Wed Jan 13 2016
What's actually driving Obama's 'keep-calm-and-carry-on' ISIS strategy?
For much of the past seven years, US President Obama has labored to move the United States off a war footing abroad and keep the threat of terrorism in perspective at home.
Fri Nov 20 2015
In Canada's Trudeau, Obama meets his match on star power at Asia summit
US President Obama been eclipsed at an Asian economic forum here by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Fri Nov 20 2015
Trump won't be next president: Obama
President Barack Obama is fairly certain of one thing when it comes to next year's election: Donald Trump won't succeed him in the White House.
Mon Oct 12 2015
President Obama's State of the Union Address
For the first time the White House released an advance copy of the president's State of the Union speech online to the public before it began -- rather than sharing an embargoed copy with reporters.
Wed Jan 21 2015
In Hawaii, Obama golfs with Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak
Until Wednesday, when a newbie joined the First Foursome Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak.
Thu Dec 25 2014
N. Korea proposes joint probe with US into Sony cyber attack
North Korea called for a joint investigation with the US into a crippling cyber attack on Sony Pictures, denouncing Washington's "slandering" after President Obama warned Pyongyang of retaliation.
Sat Dec 20 2014
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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