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Malaysia committed to back global community's efforts to fight terrorism

Malaysia committed to back global community's efforts to fight terrorism

Malaysia is a party to 11 of the international counter-terrorism conventions and protocols.
Wed Oct 04 2023
Explosions at Pakistani counter-terrorism ammunition store kill at least 13

Explosions at Pakistani counter-terrorism ammunition store kill at least 13

Two explosions in a counter-terrorism ammunition depot in northwest Pakistan killed at least 13 people and wounded over 50.
Tue Apr 25 2023
Despite deportation and detention attempts, could New Zealand have done more to prevent Friday's terror attack?

Despite deportation and detention attempts, could New Zealand have done more to prevent Friday's terror attack?

New Zealand is fast-tracking changes to counter-terrorism laws in response to Friday's terror attack.
Tue Sep 07 2021
New Zealand's Ardern promises new counter-terrorism laws by end of month

New Zealand's Ardern promises new counter-terrorism laws by end of month

Authorities repeatedly tried to keep Samsudeen in prison or deport him, but were stymied by the country's current laws.
Mon Sep 06 2021
Majority of terrorists' supporters will be rehabilitated - Bukit Aman

Majority of terrorists' supporters will be rehabilitated - Bukit Aman

A majority of terrorist groups' supporters who were found guilty were not only sentenced to prison but would also undergo rehabilitation.
Sun Apr 18 2021
Afghan security forces kill senior al Qaeda leader al-Masri

Afghan security forces kill senior al Qaeda leader al-Masri

Afghan security forces have killed Abu Muhsin al-Masri, a senior al Qaeda leader who was on the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Most Wanted Terrorists list.
Sun Oct 25 2020
Qatar renews commitment to combat terror

Qatar renews commitment to combat terror

Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi has reiterated that Qatar will remain committed to working within the framework of the Global Counter-Terrorism Forum.
Wed Sep 27 2017
Counter terrorism, cybercrime among matters to be discussed in Beijing - DPM

Counter terrorism, cybercrime among matters to be discussed in Beijing - DPM

Kuala Lumpur's move to establish counter-terrorism cooperation with Beijing and the focus on combating cybercrime are among the highlights of Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's three-day working visit
Sun Sep 24 2017
Two arrested after French counter-terrorism raid near Paris

Two arrested after French counter-terrorism raid near Paris

Gas bottles and other components have been found in the flat in the Paris suburb of Villejuif.
Wed Sep 06 2017
Australian counter-terrorism police conduct raids across Sydney suburbs

Australian counter-terrorism police conduct raids across Sydney suburbs

Australian counter-terrorism police were conducting raids late on Saturday across several Sydney suburbs aimed at disrupting plans for "terrorist attacks".
Sat Jul 29 2017
Kill Malaysia's Ayob Khan, urges Indonesian militant group

Kill Malaysia's Ayob Khan, urges Indonesian militant group

Indonesian militants are calling on their comrades in Malaysia to kill Bukit Aman Special Branch Counter-Terrorism Division head Deputy Commissioner Datuk Ayob Khan.
Sat Jun 24 2017
Indonesia, Phillipines, Malaysia to hold meeting on counter-terrorism

Indonesia, Phillipines, Malaysia to hold meeting on counter-terrorism

The meeting aims to discuss security situation, especially in Marawi, and its impact in the sub-region.
Wed Jun 21 2017
Car rams police van on Paris' Champs Elysees, driver dead

Car rams police van on Paris' Champs Elysees, driver dead

The man, who was known to French security services, died in the incident and the Paris prosecutor's counter-terrorism unit said it had opened an investigation.
Tue Jun 20 2017
Tillerson says break with Qatar by Saudi Arabia, others won't affect counter-terrorism

Tillerson says break with Qatar by Saudi Arabia, others won't affect counter-terrorism

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said he does not expect a decision by the four nations to sever ties with Qatar to have a significant effect on Islamic State.
Mon Jun 05 2017
Police make 12 arrests in connection with London attack -statement

Police make 12 arrests in connection with London attack -statement

Officers from the Met's Counter Terrorism Command have this morning, Sunday 4 June, arrested 12 people in Barking, east London, in connection with last night's incidents.
Sun Jun 04 2017
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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 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