China's use of Uyghur with Olympic torch can't distract from abuses - White House
The United States and other Western nations have imposed a diplomatic boycott of the Games over China's treatment of Uyghurs.
Tue Feb 08 2022
UK, Canada join diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Games
Canada joined Australia, Britain and the United States in a diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympics in Beijing on Wednesday.
Thu Dec 09 2021
Australia joins diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Games
Morrison said this is due to Australia's struggles to reopen diplomatic channels with China to discuss alleged Xinjiang human rights abuses.
Wed Dec 08 2021
US officials to boycott Beijing Olympics over rights 'atrocities'
The Biden administration will not send any diplomatic or official representation to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games.
Tue Dec 07 2021
Australia considers diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
The Australian government will await the Biden administration's decision before any commitment to a diplomatic boycott.
Thu Nov 25 2021
UK considering diplomatic boycott of Winter Olympics in Beijing
Five Conservative politicians wrote to Johnson urging him to ban any official UK diplomatic representation at the Winter Olympics.
Sat Nov 20 2021
Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025
At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025
Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
![[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-03/81741686561_EMIR.jpg "[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress")
[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025
What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025