Freed Russian arms dealer Bout joins Kremlin-loyal ultranationalist party
Bout, the Russian arms dealer who was freed after 14 years in US custody, joins the Liberal Democratic Party.
Mon Dec 12 2022
Brittney Griner heads for US after prisoner swap; Russian Viktor Bout lands in Moscow
The swap was a high-profile and rare example of cooperation between Washington and Moscow since the invasion.
Fri Dec 09 2022
US basketball star Griner on her way to penal colony, lawyers say
Brittney Griner has said she used medical cannabis to relieve the pain from a series of sports injuries.
Wed Nov 09 2022
Brittney Griner faces bleak life in Russian penal colony
In the Russian system, inmates are made to work long hours for scant pay.
Fri Nov 04 2022
US basketball star Griner's 9-year drug sentence upheld in Russia
Russian court dismisses Griner's appeal against a nine-year sentence for possessing and smuggling vape cartridges containing cannabis oil.
Wed Oct 26 2022
Russia sentences Griner to 9 years in prison, White House calls for her release
Griner was found guilty of deliberately bringing cannabis-infused vape cartridges into Russia.
Fri Aug 05 2022
Who is Viktor Bout, arms dealer linked to swap for Americans held by Moscow?
Bout was one of the world's most wanted men prior to his 2008 arrest on multiple charges related to arms trafficking.
Tue Aug 02 2022
Basketball - WNBA star Griner makes freedom appeal to Biden
Griner was held at a Moscow airport when a search of her luggage allegedly revealed multiple cannabis oil vape cartridges.
Tue Jul 05 2022
Basketball - Griner's wife breaks silence, urges Biden to get WNBA player home
Olympic gold medalist Griner was detained at a Moscow airport and faces up to 10 years in prison.
Thu May 26 2022
Basketball - WNBA works with US trying to get All-Star Griner freed from Russian prison
The Khimkinsky court of the Moscow region ruled to detain Griner, who was arrested last month, for at least two more months, TASS said.
Fri Mar 18 2022
US working to secure release of basketball star detained by Russia
The player is still in custody and an investigation is underway, the Russian Customs Service said.
Mon Mar 07 2022
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
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