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Lebanon says it will consider continuing Israeli presence as occupation

Lebanon says it will consider continuing Israeli presence as occupation

Officials and diplomats expected Israel to keep some troops on the Lebanese side of the border.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18

Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18

Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Judges to consider barring Musk's DOGE team from government systems

Judges to consider barring Musk's DOGE team from government systems

The states alleged that Musk's team has no legal authority to access payment systems with sensitive data of millions of Americans
Sat Feb 15 2025
ELTC’s role to be expanded to boost English proficiency - Fadhlina

ELTC’s role to be expanded to boost English proficiency - Fadhlina

Fadhlina Sidek says MoE is considering several immediate improvements, including restructuring relevant centres of responsibility.
Fri Feb 14 2025
Ten million Indians take holy dip on key day of Kumbh Mela festival

Ten million Indians take holy dip on key day of Kumbh Mela festival

Hindus consider this year's event even more significant as having the power to free them of the cycle of rebirth.
Wed Feb 12 2025
Athletics - World Athletics planning amendments to female eligibility guidelines

Athletics - World Athletics planning amendments to female eligibility guidelines

A cheek swab test is among the proposals being considered to update regulations for transgender and sex development differences.
Wed Feb 12 2025
Gov't considers national law to tackle plastic waste pollution

Gov't considers national law to tackle plastic waste pollution

Nik Nazmi says current legal controls and enforcement are limited to local authorities and do not constitute a comprehensive policy.
Mon Feb 10 2025
Trump administration considers adding Shein, Temu to 'forced labor' list, Semafor reports

Trump administration considers adding Shein, Temu to 'forced labor' list, Semafor reports

The move comes after China imposes targeted tariffs on US imports and warnings of possible sanctions against firms like Google.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Consider This: The Reality of Retirement Savings in Malaysia

Consider This: The Reality of Retirement Savings in Malaysia

The EPF recently introduced the Retirement Income Adequacy Framework, a three-tiered savings benchmark—basic, adequate, and enhanced—meant to be used as a reference to maintain different levels of financial security post-retirement. Is this framework enough to ensure financial security in old age? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Professor Joseph Cherian, Deputy CEO and Practice Professor of Finance, at the Asia School of Business.
Tue Feb 04 2025
Consider This: Myanmar — 4 Years After The Coup

Consider This: Myanmar — 4 Years After The Coup

Four years ago, on February 1st, 2021, Myanmar’s military staged a coup, overturning a democratically elected government. Today the country remains in turmoil but resistance forces have since gained ground, while the military junta faces declining control. Will 2025 mark a turning point for Myanmar? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Debbie Stothard, founder of the democracy advocacy group, Alternative ASEAN Network on Burma.
Mon Feb 03 2025
Consider This: Ceasefire in Gaza — Hope Among the Ruins

Consider This: Ceasefire in Gaza — Hope Among the Ruins

It’s been a little over a week since a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has gone into effect in Gaza. But as displaced Palestinians prepare to return to homes that may no longer exist, aid agencies are racing to provide vital humanitarian assistance that was denied entry into Gaza for so long. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Datuk Dr Ahmad Faizal Mohd Perdaus, President of MERCY Malaysia.
Mon Jan 27 2025
Trump considering executive order to prevent TikTok from being blocked in US - reports

Trump considering executive order to prevent TikTok from being blocked in US - reports

The order delays enforcing the Jan 19 TikTok ban for 60-90 days, giving Donald Trump's team time to negotiate a sale or find a solution.
Fri Jan 17 2025
Consider This: ASEAN Chair 2025 — Malaysia’s Vision for Regional Progress

Consider This: ASEAN Chair 2025 — Malaysia’s Vision for Regional Progress

As Malaysia takes the helm as ASEAN Chair in 2025, it steps into a leadership role for one of the world’s most dynamic regions. ASEAN is on track to become the fourth-largest economic bloc by 2030, but it faces immense challenges: from navigating an increasingly fragmented global order to advancing regional integration amid rising protectionism. Can Malaysia’s chairmanship make a lasting impact in just one year? And how can ASEAN strengthen its collective voice and economic clout in a polarised world? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Datuk Professor Dr Mohd Faiz Abdullah, Chairperson of the Institute of Strategic & International Studies, better known as ISIS Malaysia.
Mon Jan 13 2025
The Future Is Female: Tackling Poverty in All Its Dimensions

The Future Is Female: Tackling Poverty in All Its Dimensions

Despite decades of progress, poverty continues to trap millions in cycles of deprivation, and conventional measures often fail to reflect the full scope of their struggles. The Multidimensional Poverty Index, developed by the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative, offers a revolutionary way to understand and address poverty by looking at deprivations in education, health, and living standards. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Professor Dr Sabina Alkire, Director of the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative. Together with Professor James Foster, she developed the Alkire-Foster method for measuring multidimensional poverty.
Sun Jan 12 2025
Consider This: Drug Policy Reform — How the War on Drugs Fuels Organised Crime

Consider This: Drug Policy Reform — How the War on Drugs Fuels Organised Crime

Neil Woods is a former undercover police officer who spent 14 years infiltrating some of the UK’s most dangerous criminal networks. His frontline experience with law enforcement showed him the unintended consequences of drug prohibition—consequences that not only shaped his perspective but have also made him a leading voice for global drug policy reform. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris explores how the war on drugs and prohibition policies have created lucrative black markets, which are often controlled by organised crime groups. Neil Woods is a board member of the Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP) which is a group made up entirely of serving and former police and other law enforcement, advocating for evidence-based drug policy and criminal justice reforms.
Mon Jan 06 2025
Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws

Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws

Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025