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Canada has withdrawn 41 diplomats from India amid a dispute over the murder of a Sikh separatist leader.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
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024