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Malaysia, Turkiye exchange 11 MOUs covering energy, defence, trade and media

Malaysia, Turkiye exchange 11 MOUs covering energy, defence, trade and media

The exchange of MoUs reflects Malaysia and Turkiyes' commitment to deepening strategic, economic and cultural ties.
Tue Feb 11 2025
Philippines' Vice President Duterte prepared for impeachment, father welcome to join defence team

Philippines' Vice President Duterte prepared for impeachment, father welcome to join defence team

Sara Duterte says she hasnt read the complaint backed by most lower house members, but her lawyers are preparing for a Senate trial.
Fri Feb 07 2025
Israel orders army to prepare for 'voluntary departure' of Gazans after Trump unveils plan

Israel orders army to prepare for 'voluntary departure' of Gazans after Trump unveils plan

Defence Minister says his plan would include exit options via land crossings, as well as special arrangements for departure by sea and air.
Thu Feb 06 2025
What are five new critical metal exports restricted by China?

What are five new critical metal exports restricted by China?

China announced sweeping export restrictions targeting five metals used across defence, clean energy and other industries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
AWANI Tonight: PLKN 3.0: Relaunched with lower cost and more trainees

AWANI Tonight: PLKN 3.0: Relaunched with lower cost and more trainees

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin announces that the cost of implementing the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0 has been significantly reduced to RM2,000 per trainee, which is notably lower than previous versions.
Tue Feb 04 2025
Car bomb kills 15 in northern Syria, deadliest since Assad toppled

Car bomb kills 15 in northern Syria, deadliest since Assad toppled

The victims were agricultural workers and the death toll was likely to increase, according to a civil defence official.
Mon Feb 03 2025
Ousted South Korean defence minister testifies Yoon never intended full martial law

Ousted South Korean defence minister testifies Yoon never intended full martial law

Kim Yong-hyun says he wanted a broader military deployment but was overruled by President Yoon Suk-Yeol.
Thu Jan 23 2025
Indonesia to intensify defence partnerships and maritime security, top diplomat says

Indonesia to intensify defence partnerships and maritime security, top diplomat says

Sugiono says Indonesia will push for an ASEAN-China South China Sea code of conduct, prioritizing ASEAN's centrality.
Fri Jan 10 2025
Cabinet to discuss commotion involving Palestinians at WTKL this Wednesday - Fahmi

Cabinet to discuss commotion involving Palestinians at WTKL this Wednesday - Fahmi

Fahmi Fadzil said the Cabinet is also expected to be briefed by Defence Minister on the latest updates of the incident.
Mon Jan 06 2025
Yoon's defence team files injunction against detention warrant for impeached president

Yoon's defence team files injunction against detention warrant for impeached president

President Yoon Suk Yeol's legal defence team filed an injunction Tuesday to suspend a detention warrant issued against the impeached president over his failed martial law bid
Wed Jan 01 2025
Japanese Gov't approves 2025 draft budget with record defence spending

Japanese Gov't approves 2025 draft budget with record defence spending

The Japanese government on Friday approved a draft budget for fiscal year 2025, with a record 8.7 trillion yen marked for defence spending
Fri Dec 27 2024
Syria factions agree to dissolve, merge under Defence Ministry

Syria factions agree to dissolve, merge under Defence Ministry

Syrian armed factions agreed on Tuesday to dissolve themselves and merge under the Defence Ministry, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported, citing state media.
Wed Dec 25 2024
NATO Chief Rutte worried about alliance's long-term security

NATO Chief Rutte worried about alliance's long-term security

The new NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte currently does not see any danger of a Russian attack on the defence alliance's territory but looks to the future with concern.
Tue Dec 24 2024
Malaysia-Australia to continue enhancing defence cooperation

Malaysia-Australia to continue enhancing defence cooperation

The decision was made at the 4th Malaysia-Australia Joint Defence Programme High-Level Committee Meeting, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled.
Wed Dec 11 2024
South Korea ex-defence minister accused of role in martial law tries to commit suicide, official says

South Korea ex-defence minister accused of role in martial law tries to commit suicide, official says

Former South Korean Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun, has tried to commit suicide inside a detention centre, a justice ministry official told.
Wed Dec 11 2024
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
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025