Biden apologises for US withdrawal from Paris climate pact
US President Joe Biden again apologised to world leaders on Friday for the US withdrawal from the landmark 2016 Paris climate agreement.
Sat Nov 12 2022
Evacuation flights resume at Kabul airport as Biden defends US withdrawal
Military flights evacuating diplomats and civilians from Afghanistan resumes at Kabul airport after the runway was cleared.
Tue Aug 17 2021
Biden ready to announce US withdrawal, even as peace eludes Afghanistan
Biden plans to announce at the White House on Wednesday that all US troops in Afghanistan will be withdrawn no later than Sept. 11.
Wed Apr 14 2021
US withdrawal from WHO to take effect July 2021 - UN
After more than 70 years of membership, the United States moved to quit the WHO after Trump accused it of becoming a puppet of China amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Tue Jul 07 2020
Malaysia confident US withdrawal will not affect Paris Agreement on Climate Change - Wan Junaidi
A total of 194 countries had expressed their high determination that the agreement would be maintained to tackle the issue of global warming.
Sun Jun 04 2017
Trump under fire over expected global climate deal withdrawal
A US withdrawal could deepen a rift with its allies. The US would join Syria and Nicaragua as the world's only non-participants in the landmark 195-nation accord agreed upon in Paris in 2015.
Thu Jun 01 2017
Malaysia less interested in TPPA with US withdrawal - Mustapa
Mustapa Mohamed says Malaysia as well as Vietnam, Singapore and Brunei joined the TPPA with the aim of gaining better access to markets, particularly the US.
Mon Mar 13 2017
US withdrawal from TPP will hasten negotiations on RCEP
This will benefit all 16 participating countries, says the Malaysia-China Chamber of Commerce (MCCC).
Tue Jan 31 2017
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
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