U.S. sending nearly 3,000 troops to Eastern Europe in coming days
President Joe Biden has approved the deployment of nearly 3,000 American troops to eastern Europe in the coming days amid a standoff with Russia over Ukraine.
Wed Feb 02 2022
NATO sends reinforcements and US puts troops on alert as Ukraine tensions rise
The US Department of Defense in Washington said about 8,500 American troops were put on heightened alert, should Russia invade Ukraine.
Tue Jan 25 2022
Trump to withdraw most troops from Somalia as part of global pullback
President Donald Trump has ordered nearly all American troops to withdraw from Somalia, U.S. officials said on Friday.
Sat Dec 05 2020
Afghan suicide bomber kills two U.S. soldiers in NATO convoy
A suicide bomb attack killed two American troops in Afghanistan on Wednesday as they were travelling in a convoy near the airport in the southern city of Kandahar, the U.S. military said.
Thu Aug 03 2017
US strikes Syrian military targets in first direct assault on Assad's government
The attack may put hundreds of American troops now stationed in Syria in greater danger.
Fri Apr 07 2017
We should not have left: Trump on fight with ISIS in Iraq
US President Donald Trump has questioned the decision of his predecessors to first send the American troops to Iraq and then withdraw them, while assuring support to the war torn country to maintain s
Tue Mar 21 2017
Obama vow to 'extinguish' Ebola despite troop withdrawal
US President Barack Obama said US military efforts to contain Ebola would give way to a civilian-led drive to "extinguish" the deadly virus, as he ordered home American troops in West Africa.
Thu Feb 12 2015
MH370: American troops in Kota Bharu and Ipoh for normal exercise, not to help in locating MH370
The Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) has denied allegations that there are American troops are in Kota Bharu and Ipoh to help in the SAR of MH370.
Tue Mar 18 2014
What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars
Here's a summary of the policies Donald Trump has said he will pursue when he takes office on Jan. 20.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
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
Myanmar rebel army ready for dialogue with junta, with China's help
China puts pressure on rebels amid the rapid degeneration of the military, which Beijing has long seen as a guarantor of stability.
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
Malaysia ready to collaborate with South Korea on more substantial matters - PM
Malaysia seeks deeper collaboration with South Korea on digitalization, AI, and advanced learning curve discussions.
Tue Nov 26 2024