Trump says Putin and Zelenskiy want peace; phone calls kick off talks to end Ukraine war
Trump orders top US officials to begin talks on ending the war in Ukraine.
Thu Feb 13 2025
Gaza deal emerged after intense 96 hours, US officials say
The deal includes a six-week ceasefire, Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza, and hostage exchanges between Hamas and Israel.
Thu Jan 16 2025
Biden calls for immediate ceasefire in call with Netanyahu, White House says
US officials race to reach a Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal before Biden leaves office on Jan. 20.
Mon Jan 13 2025
Gaza ceasefire negotiations extend to another day as death toll exceeds 40,000
This round of negotiations opened on Thursday, and the talks would resume on Friday for a second day, Qatari and US officials said.
Fri Aug 16 2024
US has 'undeniable complicity' in Gaza war killings, say former US officials
The 12 former government officials said the administration was violating US laws through its support for Israel.
Wed Jul 03 2024
Biden's airing of Gaza ceasefire proposal pushes Netanyahu toward a deal
Despite the obstacles, US officials say that by publicly airing the Israeli proposal, Joe Biden can kick-start renewed discussions.
Thu Jun 06 2024
EXPLAINER - Will TikTok be banned in the US and what is next for the bill?
US officials warn TikTok's management is beholden to the Chinese government.
Fri Mar 15 2024
US delays sale of assault rifles to Israel over settler violence - Sources
Joe Biden and other senior US officials warned repeatedly that Israel must act to stop violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians.
Thu Dec 14 2023
Kabul airport attack 'mastermind' killed by Taliban - US officials
The Taliban have killed an Islamic State militant who was the "mastermind" behind a suicide attack at Kabul's international airport in 2021.
Wed Apr 26 2023
Who could replace World Bank President David Malpass?
Here are names being floated by US officials, climate change experts, and global development peers as possible candidates for the job.
Thu Feb 16 2023
Iran blacklists nearly 60 US officials for top commander's assassination
Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said Iran is investigating the US assassination of a commander.
Mon Jan 02 2023
US weighs new COVID rules for travellers from China, US officials say
The move comes after Japan, India and Malaysia announced stepped-up rules on travellers from China in the last 24 hours.
Wed Dec 28 2022
Biden: Al Qaeda leader Zawahiri killed in US strike in Afghanistan
US officials said Zawahiri died after a US drone strike in the Afghan capital Kabul on Sunday.
Tue Aug 02 2022
US officials say Pentagon committed to understanding UFO origins
A govt report documented more than 140 cases of unidentified aerial phenomena that US military pilots had observed since 2004.
Wed May 18 2022
Why the US is targeting Putin's daughters Katerina and Maria
The United States' latest round of sanctions on Russia includes Putin's two adult daughters, who US officials believe are hiding his wealth.
Thu Apr 07 2022
AI Revolution: Will Malaysia’s workforce sink or swim?
AI is no longer a distant concept, it is actively transforming industries, reshaping job markets, and redefining the skills needed.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Dalai Lama says his successor to be born outside China
Beijing insists it will choose his successor, but the Dalai Lama says any successor named by China would not be respected.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025
US judge says Musk's DOGE must release records on operations run in 'secrecy'
The ruling, the first of its kind, marks an early victory for advocates pushing DOGE to be more transparent about its role in mass firings.
Tue Mar 11 2025
How to Get to Merdeka 118: Your Complete Guide
Heres everything you need to know about getting there efficiently.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Trump's renewed interest in Greenland lacks respect, says prime minister
Greenland, whose population is only 57,000, belongs to its people and that it should decide on its own future, says it's PM.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Why Canada is jailing more Indigenous people despite Trudeau's promises
Sentencing rules, supervisory orders and parole denials drive higher incarceration rates.
Tue Mar 11 2025
BRICS' climate leadership aims hang on healing deep divides
So far the middle-income BRICS have resisted demands from cash-strapped developed countries that they should share financial liability.
Tue Mar 11 2025
As US restores some aid, humanitarian groups ask: where is the money?
The United Nations has started evaluating "choices we are making on which lives not to save" due to cuts.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Social media platform X down again for thousands of users, Downdetector shows
Elon Musk's social media platform X was down again for thousands of users in the United States, according to Downdetector.com.
Mon Mar 10 2025