UK suspends 30 of its 350 arms export licences to Israel
UK Foreign Minister David Lammy says the decision to suspend the licences did not amount to a blanket ban or an arms embargo.
Tue Sep 03 2024
EU embargo for Russian oil products enters into effect
A ban on importing Russian petroleum products, like diesel or gasoline, to the European Union (EU) enters into effect on Sunday.
Sun Feb 05 2023
EU agrees Russia oil embargo, gives Hungary exemptions; Zelenskiy vows more sanctions
Russian analysts and traders said the phasing-in of the embargo gave Moscow time to find new customers in Asia.
Wed Jun 01 2022
Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now
European Union leaders this week will meet to consider imposing tougher sanctions on Russia including an oil embargo.
Mon Mar 21 2022
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia's daily COVID-19 cases breach 8k, ASEAN nations oppose arms embargo on Myanmar
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Fri May 28 2021
Myanmar protests and crackdown intensify, U.S. imposes trading curbs
The Security Council has been urged to impose a global arms embargo and targeted economic sanctions on the ruling junta.
Thu Mar 04 2021
Saudi Arabia to lift Qatar embargo, open airspace and border
Saudi Arabia would open its borders with Qatar starting Monday evening.
Mon Jan 04 2021
Iran hails support for nuclear deal against US
Iran has stepped up its nuclear activities in the past year in retaliation for Washington's pullout from the deal.
Wed Sep 02 2020
Rohingya: UMNO and PAS fighting for the right cause - Annuar Musa
The UMNO information chief says UMNO and PAS had proved their maturity by fighting for the right cause to protest against the persecution of the Rohingyas.
Sun Dec 04 2016
US to abstain for first time in UN vote against Cuba embargo
The United States will for the first time abstain from a vote at the United Nations calling for an end to the US embargo against Cuba, Ambassador Samantha Power said.
Wed Oct 26 2016
President Obama's State of the Union Address
For the first time the White House released an advance copy of the president's State of the Union speech online to the public before it began -- rather than sharing an embargoed copy with reporters.
Wed Jan 21 2015
Obama, Castro declare historic breakthrough in US-Cuba ties
The US and Cuba brought their bitter Cold War stand-off towards a historic close, agreeing to revive diplomatic ties and to ease a five-decade US trade embargo.
Thu Dec 18 2014
Ukrainian women call sex strike against Russia
A group of Ukrainian women have called for a different kind of embargo: no sex for Russian men.
Thu Mar 27 2014
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
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
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