Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sun Oct 20 2024
Ops Sudan safely transports 30 Malaysians and 26 others to Port Sudan - Zambry
Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said the team is attempting to evacuate all 56 people out of Port Sudan either by air or by sea.
Tue Apr 25 2023
Indonesia's ruling party backs provincial governor Ganjar for 2024 presidency
Ganjar goes up against former Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan and ex-special forces commander Prabowo Subianto, in what is expected to be a hotly contested race.
Fri Apr 21 2023
Germany arrests 25 suspected of far-right plot to overthrow state
The suspects are accused of preparing, since the end of November 2021 at the latest, to carry out actions based on their ideology.
Wed Dec 07 2022
Somali troops overpower militants to end hotel siege
Gunfire crackled from inside the hotel as the special forces fought the al Shabaab militants more than 12 hours after the group stormed in.
Tue Nov 29 2022
Paskal procuring various new assets - Hishammuddin
The RMN Special Force (Paskal) will be procuring various new assets soon to raise its capability in maintaining the security of the country.
Wed Oct 26 2022
Johor Sultan reminds GGK members to refrain from politicking
The Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar today attended the 57th anniversary celebration of the Special Forces Regiment at Iskandar camp, Mersing.
Fri Aug 05 2022
TCA mulls including Brunei to make quartet - Hishammuddin
M'sia and Brunei agree to explore further defence cooperation, especially in joint exercises on anti-terrorism and special forces training.
Thu Mar 31 2022
Parents of Reuters photographer killed in Afghanistan start legal action against Taliban
Siddiqui was embedded with Afghan special forces when he was killed on July 16 during a failed attempt by govt troops to retake Spin Boldak.
Tue Mar 22 2022
Islamic state confirms death of its leader, names new chief
Quraishi died in a US special forces raid in northern Syria in February when he detonated a bomb that killed him and family members.
Fri Mar 11 2022
ATM's special forces ready to be mobilised to 'blind spots' in Sabah
The Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) continues to strengthen security in Sabah with its special forces ready to be mobilised to areas considered as 'blind spots'.
Wed Feb 09 2022
Inside Taiwan's brutal navy frogman bootcamp
The candidates are all volunteers, driven to join the special forces out of patriotism and a desire to push their personal limits.
Fri Jan 14 2022
Colombia's most-wanted drug lord told armed forces: 'You beat me' when caught - Government
Otoniel was caught by the armed forces during an operation involving more than 500 members of Colombia's special forces and 22 helicopters.
Mon Oct 25 2021
Power struggle roils Guinea as soldiers say they've taken over
Soldiers who staged an uprising in Guinea's capital on Sunday said on state television that they had dissolved the West African nation's government and constitution and closed all land and air borders
Sun Sep 05 2021
Unauthenticated videos show Guinea's President Conde detained by army
Videos shared on social media showed Guinea's President Alpha Conde being detained by army special forces on Sunday.
Sun Sep 05 2021
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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