As Merkel turns 70, most Germans sense decline since her 2021 exit
A majority of Germans believe that conditions in their country worsened since former conservative chancellor Angela Merkel's tenure ended.
Tue Jul 16 2024
Ending Merkel era, Scholz takes office as German chancellor
German lawmakers elected Social Democrat Olaf Scholz as new chancellor, ending 16 years of conservative rule under Angela Merkel.
Wed Dec 08 2021
Germany cracks down on unjabbed as US eyes winter battle
The WHO has cautioned that it could take weeks to discover if Omicron is more transmissible, and whether it causes more severe disease.
Fri Dec 03 2021
Coronavirus: Latest global developments
The coronavirus has killed at least 5,088,110 people since the outbreak emerged in China in December 2019.
Sun Nov 14 2021
Germans vote in close election to decide Merkel successor
Merkel has been in power since 2005 but plans to step down after the election.
Sun Sep 26 2021
Merkel says her conservatives face tough battle after 16 years in power
Merkel is not running for a historic fifth term in the election, and Armin Laschet, the conservatives' candidate to succeed her.
Thu Sep 09 2021
Thousands protest in Berlin against COVID curbs, vaccines
Several thousand people marched through the streets of Berlin for a second day of unauthorised protest.
Mon Aug 30 2021
German region plans tougher restrictions for unvaccinated
The southern state of Baden-Wuerttemberg's social ministry has proposed banning unvaccinated adults from restaurants and concerts altogether.
Sun Aug 29 2021
Western nations rush to complete Afghan evacuation before troops leave
Pressure to complete the evacuations has intensified amid concerns about the security situation outside the airport.
Thu Aug 26 2021
US scrambles to complete Afghanistan pullout as threat of attacks rises
Biden said the United States was racing to meet that deadline as concerns mount over the threat of Taliban attacks.
Wed Aug 25 2021
FACTBOX - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
India reports a total of 28,204 COVID-19 infections over the last 24 hours, the lowest since March 16.
Tue Aug 10 2021
German pharmacies stop issuing COVID-19 vaccine passes after security breach
Germans who have been fully vaccinated are entitled to a certificate which allows them more freedoms, especially to travel. Pharmacies and vaccination centres issue them.
Fri Jul 23 2021
Merkel heads to flood zone facing questions over preparedness
Merkel was besieged by questions over how Europe's richest economy was caught flat-footed by flooding that had been predicted days earlier.
Tue Jul 20 2021
'It's terrifying': Merkel shaken as flood deaths rise to 188 in Europe
Merkel promised swift financial aid after visiting one of the areas worst affected by the record rainfall and floods.
Sun Jul 18 2021
Biden bids Merkel farewell: Friends with disagreements
The two discussed though made no apparent headway on differences over the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
Fri Jul 16 2021
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024