From spy balloons to chocolates: Chinese propaganda frames Xi's US pivot
While key issues like US sanctions on chip exports remain unresolved, Chinese state media is now striking a different tone, analysts say.
Thu Nov 16 2023
Malaysia says won't allow Russia-flagged tanker sanctioned by US at port
Linda, a Russian-flagged crude oil tanker targeted by US sanctions, will not be allowed to call at Malaysia's Kuala Linggi port.
Tue Mar 01 2022
Russian oil tanker hit by US sanctions heading to Malaysia
The destination of the oil was not known but it could be transferred to another ship off Malaysian or Singapore waters, Jungman said.
Tue Mar 01 2022
US sanctions Russia's Putin, top officials over Ukraine invasion
The US government on Friday joined European countries in slapping sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Sat Feb 26 2022
China slams US sanctions on Iran as cooperation agreement launched
China reaffirmed its opposition to unilateral sanctions by the United States against Iran.
Sat Jan 15 2022
Taliban name new Afghan government, interior minister on US sanctions list
The Taliban drew from its inner high echelons to fill top posts in Afghanistan's new government.
Wed Sep 08 2021
US sanctions Iranians over alleged plot to kidnap NY-based journalist
The Iranian govt's kidnapping plot is another example of its continued attempt to silence critical voices, wherever they may be, Gacki said.
Sat Sep 04 2021
Malaysia says palm oil industry faces $2.4 bln annual loss due to labour crunch
The police found 62 cases of forced labour last year, mostly in the service and manufacturing sector, and less than 10 so far this year.
Thu Jul 01 2021
US sanctions 2 adult children of Myanmar junta leader
Aung Pyae Sone and Khin Thiri Thet Mon respectively, are being blacklisted for having "directly benefitted from their father's position.
Thu Mar 11 2021
US sanctions Chinese companies over Muslim abuse complaints
The sanctions add to U.S. pressure on Beijing over Xinjiang, where the ruling Communist Party is accused of mass detentions, forced labor and other abuses against Muslim minorities.
Tue Jul 21 2020
Coronavirus: Sanctions and suffering
The Coronavirus pandemic demands action. And many have acted to demonstrate global solidarity.
Tue Apr 07 2020
Iran could quit nuclear deal in 'hours' if new US sanctions imposed: Rouhani
Iran says new sanctions that the United States has imposed on it breach the agreement it reached in 2015 with the United States, Russia, China and three European powers.
Tue Aug 15 2017
US sanctions more, including Russians, over North Korea arms
The United States on Thursday blacklisted nine companies and government institutions, including two Russian firms, and three people for their support of North Korea's weapons programs.
Fri Jun 02 2017
North Korea has no fear of U.S. sanctions move, will pursue nuclear arms: envoy
North Korea has nothing to fear from any US move to broaden sanctions aimed at cutting it off from the global financial system, a North Korean envoy said.
Wed Mar 22 2017
#MorningBrief: Top 5 news (Dec 30)
Here is the list of key news you need to know today.
Fri Dec 30 2016
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024