Syria's Assad: Lone survivor of Arab Spring
Syria's Bashar al-Assad has defied the odds, surviving international isolation and the temporary loss of two-thirds of the national territory to claw his way back into relevance and hold on to power.
Mon Nov 23 2020
Saudi Arabia defends decision to execute 14 Saudi Shiites
The men were arrested for their involvement in demonstrations in 2011 and 2012 during the Arab Spring revolts and were later sentenced to death in a secretive counterterrorism court.
Mon Aug 07 2017
No guarantee changing govt best solution - Najib
Najib, who is also UMNO president, said the people should take a lesson from the rise of the people or the Arab Springs that saw many Middle Eastern countries such as Iraq now in turmoil.
Sun Jul 30 2017
Mubarak, Egypt's toppled Pharaoh, is free after final charges dropped
Hosni Mubarak, the Egyptian president overthrown in 2011 and the first leader to face trial after the Arab Spring uprisings that swept the region, was freed on Friday after six years in detention.
Fri Mar 24 2017
No discrimination against Semporna, says Musa Aman
He says the allegations of discrimination were unfounded and that as the chief minister he was the leader for all the people and districts of Sabah.
Tue Feb 28 2017
Bomb blast hits outside Bahraini capital, no casualties - state news
There have been increased protests in the Sunni Muslim-ruled kingdom after the execution last month of three Shi'ite Muslim men convicted of killing three policemen in a bomb attack in 2014.
Sun Feb 05 2017
Tunisians reveal abuses they endured before the Arab Spring
Tunisia has been riveted by public testimony that is exposing the abuses of past governments.
Fri Dec 16 2016
Bersih rally: I don't want any physical clash - PM Najib
Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has expressed concern over an imminent physical clash between 'Red Shirt' and 'Yellow Shirt' protesters during the planned Bersih 5.0 demonstration
Thu Nov 17 2016
Why Tunisia, the Arab Spring's sole success story, suffers from Islamist violence
At least 19 people were killed after two gunmen stormed one of Tunisia's most celebrated museums on Wednesday.
Wed Mar 18 2015
Around 30 bodies found in migrant boat: Italian authorities
The discovery was made when authorities boarded a fishing boat carrying around 590 refugees and migrants including two pregnant women.
Mon Jun 30 2014
Egypt tense on uprising anniversary
Two explosions in Cairo, but no casualties, on third anniversary of Arab Spring revolution against Hosni Mubarak.
Sat Jan 25 2014
Rational Malaysians will not participate in illegal gatherings - Norian Mai
Former Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Norian Mai does not think the illegal gathering will turn into a demonstration-style Arab Spring
Mon Dec 30 2013
Post Arab Spring and Morsi, is Egypt now headed for the real revolution-democracy?
After years of failed democracy, socio-economic disparity and corruption, the Egyptians wanted changes but are they coming?
Mon Sep 23 2013
US spying successes, failures and objectives detailed in top secret 'black budget'
The top secret $52.6 billion "black budget," obtained by The Washington Post from former intelligence contractor Edward Snowden, details the successes, failures and objectives of the US spy agencies.
Sat Aug 31 2013
No basis for 'Arab Spring' protest in Malaysia - Najib
In an interview with the BBC on Tuesday, Najib said the Southeast Asian country of 28 million people witnessed good economic progress and people had a lot to look forward to.
Wed Jul 03 2013
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
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024