Envoy Valery Yermolov: Russia beckons with 2-month Open Door policy for World Cup 2018
One of the immigration terms a World Cup host country needs to concede is to offer visa-free travel during the duration of the tournament. Russian ambassador to Malaysia Yermolov tells AWANI Review
Mon Feb 19 2018
Trump son-in-law had undisclosed contacts with Russian envoy: sources
President Donald Trump's son-in-law and close adviser, Jared Kushner, had at least 3 previously undisclosed contacts with the Russian ambassador to the United States during, after the 2016 campaign.
Sat May 27 2017
Trump revealed intelligence secrets to Russians in Oval Office - officials
US President Donald Trump disclosed highly classified information to Russia's foreign minister about a planned Islamic State operation during their meeting last week, two US officials said.
Tue May 16 2017
Killer of Russian ambassador took sick leave on day of attack
On Monday morning, Altintas called the division of the Ankara riot police where he had worked for 2-1/2 years and said he was unwell and would bring a doctor's note upon his return, the official said.
Wed Dec 21 2016
Turkish police detain six after Russian ambassador shot dead
Both countries cast Monday's attack at an art gallery in the capital Ankara as an attempt to undermine a recent thawing of ties that have been strained by civil war in Syria.
Wed Dec 21 2016
Russian ambassador shot dead in Ankara gallery
President Tayyip Erdogan, in a video message to the nation, cast the attack as an attempt to undermine NATO-member Turkey's relations with Russia - ties long tested by the war in Syria.
Mon Dec 19 2016
Dutch summon Russian ambassador over MH17 comments
Dutch Foreign Minister Bert Koenders has summoned Russia's ambassador over "unacceptable" comments by Moscow criticising a report into the downing of flight MH17, officials said on Friday.
Sat Oct 01 2016
Russia faces calls at UN to halt Syria bombings
France, Britain and their allies at the UN Security Council on Wednesday pushed Russia to end its bombing of Syria's Aleppo province.
Thu Feb 11 2016
MH17: Discovery of missile fragments raise more doubts than answers - Envoy
Russian Ambassador to Malaysia, Valery Yermolov says the investigations carried out by the Dutch Safety Board was 'secretive' and contradicts the UN Security Council Resolution 2166.
Fri Oct 16 2015
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
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