Hezbollah officials drop Gaza truce as condition for Lebanon ceasefire
Hezbollah officials have consistently said they would not stop until Israel ended the war in Gaza.
Wed Oct 09 2024
Gaza and a ceasefire slip out of focus as Lebanon conflict rages
Palestinians fear Lebanon's crisis is shifting focus from Gaza, where Israeli strikes killed dozens this week.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Lebanon is in immediate need of a ceasefire, caretaker PM says
Mikati said a diplomatic end to the escalating war would be a "win-win" for Israel and Lebanon and "all parties" would respect such a deal.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Israeli teams will continue meetings on US ceasefire proposals, Netanyahu says
Israeli teams had meetings to discuss the U.S. ceasefire proposals with Lebanon on Thursday and will continue discussions in the days ahead.
Fri Sep 27 2024
Blinken tells Israel escalation will make civilian return more difficult
Israel rejected global calls on Thursday for a ceasefire with the Hezbollah movement, defying its biggest ally in Washington.
Fri Sep 27 2024
EU calls for immediate ceasefire in Lebanon
The European Union (EU) has urged both warring parties in Lebanon to urgently implement a ceasefire across the Blue Line.
Fri Sep 27 2024
World leaders to meet at UN amid threat of Gaza, Ukraine war spillovers
The wars in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan are going to be the three main crisis-points in focus at the General Assembly, says UN.
Thu Sep 19 2024
World must pressure Hamas on Gaza deal, Netanyahu says after group's statement
The chief US negotiator, CIA head William Burns said a more detailed ceasefire proposal would be made within several days.
Fri Sep 13 2024
AWANI Tonight: Hamas says ready to implement Gaza ceasefire with no new conditions
Hamas is ready to implement an immediate ceasefire with Israel in Gaza based on a previous US proposal without new conditions.
Thu Sep 12 2024
Hamas says ready to implement ceasefire without new conditions
Lingering issue include control of the Philadelphi corridor, a narrow stretch of land on Gaza's border with Egypt, persisting.
Thu Sep 12 2024
Netanyahu says Israel will not leave Gaza border corridor until it is secure
For a permanent ceasefire to be agreed upon, Israel needs guarantees that postwar Gaza will stop weapon smuggling for Hamas.
Thu Sep 05 2024
US negotiators racing to present new Gaza ceasefire proposal, sources say
The new proposal aims to resolve the key issues behind the months-long impasse in talks, seeking a truce between Israel and Hamas.
Thu Sep 05 2024
Biden says Netanyahu not doing enough to secure hostage deal
Joe Biden says the US was close to presenting a final proposal to negotiators working on a hostage and ceasefire agreement.
Tue Sep 03 2024
Israeli labour strike to push for Gaza hostage deal disrupts flights and buses
The return of the hostages, triggered deep shock in Israel, prompting at least half a million people to take to the streets.
Mon Sep 02 2024
Malaysia, New Zealand PMs call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Christopher Luxon announced New Zealand will expand defense cooperation with Malaysia and deploy a P8 Poseidon aircraft for joint exercise.
Mon Sep 02 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
Minimum wage to increase to RM1,700 effective Feb 1, 2025
The Progressive Wage Policy would be fully enforced next year with an allocation of RM200 million, benefiting 50,000 workers.
Fri Oct 18 2024