Foreign Ministry closely monitoring ongoing developments in Middle East
Foreign Ministry said through its embassies, the Malaysian government is in close contact with registered Malaysian citizens.
Tue Jul 02 2024
North Korea closes multiple embassies around the world
More than a dozen missions may close, likely because of international sanctions, a trend of Pyongyang's disengaging globally.
Wed Nov 01 2023
Korans burnt in front of Egyptian, Turkish embassies in Denmark
Denmark and Sweden have said they deplore the burning of the Islam's holy book but cannot prevent it under rules protecting free speech.
Wed Jul 26 2023
Ukrainian embassies receive 'bloody packages' containing animal eyes - Kiev
The bloody missives follow the reception of six letter bombs sent in the past week to addresses in Spain.
Sat Dec 03 2022
Embassies concerned to be informed on search status of missing foreign divers from time to time - Johor MB
The Ops Carilamat that resumed this morning continues the search for four foreign divers were reported missing in Pulau Tokong Sanggol.
Thu Apr 07 2022
Khairy briefs business community, foreign missions on reopening of borders
Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin today engaged more than 30 participants from the business community and embassies at the Kuala Lumpur Business Club (KLBC) Fireside Chat here.
Wed Mar 09 2022
From Tokyo to New York, thousands protest against invasion of Ukraine
Protesters turned out on public squares and outside Russian embassies in cities all around the world.
Fri Feb 25 2022
Cultural diplomacy programme to start mid-2022 - Saifuddin
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to start a cultural diplomacy programme by the middle of this year with the involvement of several embassies, says its minister, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah.
Mon Jan 24 2022
Taliban draw closer to Kabul, Washington and allies rush to evacuate diplomats
The United States and Britain rushed in troops to help evacuate their embassies after the militants captured town after town.
Sat Aug 14 2021
Taliban capture Afghanistan's Kandahar as embassies get staff out
The United Nations has warned that a Taliban offensive reaching the capital Kabul would have a "catastrophic impact on civilians"
Fri Aug 13 2021
Taliban advances in Afghanistan, US and Britain to evacuate embassies
Taliban captures Kandahar and Herat, as the US and Britain said they would send thousands of troops to help evacuate their embassy staffs.
Fri Aug 13 2021
Myanmar military allays coup fears, says it will protect constitution
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Western embassies in Myanmar expressed serious concerns about the possibility of army intervention in Myanmar.
Sat Jan 30 2021
State capitols boarded up, fenced off, patrolled by troops
The ornate halls of government and symbols of democracy looked more like heavily guarded U.S. embassies in war-torn countries.
Sun Jan 17 2021
Rockets hit Afghan capital Kabul, at least three killed
Warning sirens blaring from embassies and it comes two days before a major donor conference for Afghanistan in Geneva.
Sat Nov 21 2020
COVID-19: Foreign missions in Malaysia keeping track of situation
Foreign embassies in Kuala Lumpur have put several measures in place to cope with the situation.
Thu Mar 19 2020
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024