Control of US Congress at stake in tight election battle
The outcome is crucial for how easily the US presidential election winner can govern until the next congressional elections in 2026.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Fugitive ex-mayor from Philippines arrested in Indonesia, Manila says
Alice Guo is wanted by the Philippine Senate for refusing to attend a congressional probe on her alleged criminal ties.
Wed Sep 04 2024
Tens of thousands of Colombians march in support of Petro's reforms
Colombian President Gustavo Petro says will tackle inequality, but have struggled to win congressional approval.
Thu May 02 2024
US Lawmakers reach deal to avert government shutdown ahead of deadline
US congressional leaders have come to an agreement to prevent a partial government shutdown slated for midnight on Friday, lawmakers said Wednesday.
Thu Feb 29 2024
Biden to cut short Asia-Pacific trip due to debt ceiling stalemate: Media
US President Joe Biden will not travel to Papua New Guinea and Australia later this month as originally planned due to the ongoing stalemate in negotiations with congressional leaders
Wed May 17 2023
Biden says expects to reach agreement with Republicans on raising debt limit
US President Joe Biden says he is "optimistic" about his talks with Republicans on raising the debt ceiling and will likely meet with congressional leaders on Tuesday, reported Sputnik.
Mon May 15 2023
Pelosi and delegation honoured to be received by PM Ismail Sabri
The US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi who arrived in Malaysia today said she and her congressional delegation were honoured to be received by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Tue Aug 02 2022
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and congressional delegation arrive in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur is Pelosi's second stop after Singapore on Monday before she heads to South Korea and Japan.
Tue Aug 02 2022
Trump cannot block congressional probe of attack on US Capitol, judge rules
The US House of Representatives committee investigating the deadly attack on the US Capitol can access Trump's White House records.
Wed Nov 10 2021
US fallout over Kabul drone strike grows with plans for multiple probes
A senior US Democrat said that multiple congressional committees will investigate a drone strike that killed 10 Afghan civilians last month.
Fri Sep 24 2021
Blinken defends Afghan withdrawal at testy US congressional hearing
"We inherited a deadline. We did not inherit a plan," Blinken said.
Tue Sep 14 2021
Laptop stolen from Pelosi's office during storming of U.S. Capitol, says aide
The theft of electronic devices from congressional offices has been a persistent worry following the invasion by pro-Trump followers.
Sat Jan 09 2021
Despite Trump pressure, Pence will not block Biden's election certification - Advisers
Trump ramped up pressure on Pence on Tuesday to block congressional certification of the November election results.
Wed Jan 06 2021
Rolling back Trump's rollbacks: Biden seen reversing climate deregulation
Trump's rollbacks are on shaky ground because most were done not through Congressional lawmaking but via presidential executive orders.
Sun Nov 08 2020
Activist leaves Hong Kong after new law to advocate abroad
Nathan Law has left the city for an undisclosed location after testifying at a U.S. congressional hearing
Fri Jul 03 2020
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
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024