Biden's first act: Orders on pandemic, climate, immigration
Biden is challenging all Americans to wear a mask for the first 100 days of his administration.
Wed Jan 20 2021
Trump huffs and puffs to keep immigrants at bay but a little wind was all it took for his wall to sway
So early in the new year and there are already major calamities with global repercussions. Some see these as sweet revenge or deserved comeuppance with a tinge of divine retribution.
Sun Feb 02 2020
Trump's push to fund wall may be delayed as government shutdown looms
US President Donald Trump indicated an openness on Monday to delaying his push to secure funds for his promised border wall with Mexico.
Tue Apr 25 2017
Mexican Senate President rejects payment of Trump border wall
President Donald Trump on Wednesday (January 25) ordered construction of a U.S.-Mexican border wall via directive to cover the roughly 2,000-mile (3,200-km) U.S.-Mexico border.
Thu Jan 26 2017
Mexico opposition leader urges U.N. lawsuit over Trump wall
Two-time presidential runner-up and leftist opposition leader Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador says the announcement was an insult to his country.
Thu Jan 26 2017
Trump moves ahead with wall, puts stamp on U.S. immigration, security policy
A draft executive order would block the entry of refugees from war-torn Syria and suspend the entry of any immigrants from Muslim-majority Middle Eastern and African countries.
Thu Jan 26 2017
Immigration hardliner says Trump team preparing plans for wall, mulling Muslim registry
Donald Trump's new administration could be rapidly pushing on construction of a US-Mexico border wall without seeking immediate congressional approval.
Wed Nov 16 2016
Pope says Donald Trump 'not a Christian'
Pope Francis said Donald Trump cannot claim to be a Christian and also vow to build a border wall to keep out immigrants.
Fri Feb 19 2016
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
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