Americans gather in Kuala Lumpur for tense 2024 US presidential election watch
The event brought together expatriates, diplomats, and local political enthusiasts to watch the election results live.
Wed Nov 06 2024
INSIGHT - Future of UN climate dialogue threatened by budget shortfall
UNFCCC is experiencing a severe budget shortfall, a funding gap that diplomats said could impair international climate dialogue.
Sun Oct 27 2024
King receives credentials of 12 foreign envoys to Malaysia
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim welcomes nine new foreign envoys and appoints two Malaysian diplomats in a ceremony at Istana Negara.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Canada expels top India diplomats, links them to murder of Sikh leader
The diplomatic row represents a major deterioration of relations between the two Commonwealth countries.
Tue Oct 15 2024
US orders evacuation of diplomats' families from Lebanon
Due to the escalation of the conflict between Israel and the Hezbollah, the US government has ordered the evacuation of the family members of its diplomats in Lebanon
Sat Sep 28 2024
India allows foreign diplomats to observe first elections in Kashmir in 10 years
Foreign diplomats from 15 countries were allowed to observe local elections in India's Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.
Wed Sep 25 2024
Canada to pull children of diplomats out of Israel, Canadian Press reports
Global Affairs Canada said it has approved temporary relocation of the diplomats' children and their guardians to a safe third country.
Thu Aug 08 2024
Tough-talking Haniyeh was seen as the more moderate face of Hamas
Ismail Haniyeh was seen by many diplomats as a moderate compared to the more hardline members of the Iran-backed group inside Gaza.
Wed Jul 31 2024
Saudi Arabia prepares to open first alcohol store for diplomats
Customers have to register via a mobile app, get a clearance code from the foreign ministry and respect monthly quotas with their purchases.
Thu Jan 25 2024
Canada pulls 41 diplomats out of India, says New Delhi being unreasonable
Canada has withdrawn 41 diplomats from India amid a dispute over the murder of a Sikh separatist leader.
Fri Oct 20 2023
India tells Canada to withdraw 41 diplomats - FT
The Financial Times said India had threatened to revoke the diplomatic immunity of those diplomats told to leave who remained after Oct. 10.
Tue Oct 03 2023
Indian company removes notice about visa service suspension for Canadians
With both nations expelling diplomats, analysts said India and Canada diplomatic ties have touched their lowest point.
Thu Sep 21 2023
India tells citizens in Canada to exercise caution as ties worsen
Both countries also expelled one of the other's diplomats in an escalating row over the murder of a Sikh separatist leader.
Wed Sep 20 2023
Saudi Arabia - Israel normalisation: Will it happen?
Most top diplomats are doubtful that any Saudi-Israel normalisation deal would come to fruition in the short term.
Wed Sep 06 2023
ASEAN diplomats meet to review stalled Myanmar peace plan
ASEAN can only steam forward in full power if we can ensure a peaceful and lasting solution in Myanmar, Indonesia's Retno Marsudi said.
Mon Sep 04 2023
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
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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 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
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 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
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024