US carriers in South China Sea, Taiwan reports further Chinese incursion
US Navy ships routinely sail close to Chinese-occupied islands in the South China Sea to challenge Chinese sovereignty claims.
Tue Jan 25 2022
North Korea test-fires ballistic missile in defiance of world pressure
US and South Korean officials said the test, from an area north of the North Korean capital, appeared to have failed, in what would be the North's fourth straight unsuccessful missile test since March
Sat Apr 29 2017
North Korea says ready to strike U.S. aircraft carrier
Donald Trump ordered the USS Carl Vinson carrier strike group to sail to waters off the Korean peninsula in response to rising tension over the North's nuclear and missile tests.
Sun Apr 23 2017
Japanese, U.S. navies plan joint show of force towards North Korea
Japan's navy plans a joint show of force with the U.S. Navy's USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier strike group as it steams towards the Korean peninsula.
Wed Apr 12 2017
US Navy strike group to move towards Korean peninsula - US official
A US Navy strike group will be moving towards the western Pacific Ocean near the Korean peninsula as a show of force, a US official said.
Sun Apr 09 2017
North Korea warns of 'merciless' strikes as US carrier joins South Korea drills
North Korea warned the United States on Tuesday of "merciless" attacks" if an aircraft carrier strike group led by the USS Carl Vinson infringes on its sovereignty or dignity.
Tue Mar 14 2017
U.S. carrier group patrols in tense South China Sea
China's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday warned Washington against challenging its sovereignty in the South China Sea.
Sun Feb 19 2017
Fighter jets and machine gun fire in the South China Sea
Astro AWANI's Zan Azlee was flown to the USS Carl VInson in the South China Sea and was greeted by the loud roaring of fighter jets and machine gun fire when he arrived.
Thu May 14 2015
Australia moves closer to ban social media for children
Australian parliament's lower house passes the bill, even as Google and Meta press the government to delay the legislation
Wed Nov 27 2024
Prospect of Lebanon ceasefire leaves Gazans feeling abandoned
Months of US-backed Arab mediation have yet to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Four bodies recovered from capsized tourist boat off Egypt's Red Sea coast
The boat, the Sea Story, capsized on Monday near the Sataya Reef while carrying 31 tourists and 13 crew on a multi-day diving trip.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UTP introduced a first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Integrated Engineering with Honours
UTP has proudly unveiled Malaysia's first multidisciplinary engineering programme.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Biden to push for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Lebanon deal
The US "will make another push, with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others, to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza," says Joe Biden.
Wed Nov 27 2024
JPS issues flood warning, 30 villages in Pasir Puteh expected to be inundated
Flooding is expected near Sungai Semerak, Pasir Puteh, affecting low-lying villages within 5km of the river, according to PRABN.
Wed Nov 27 2024
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