Why has ethnic violence escalated in India's Manipur state again?
The state of 3.2 million people, which borders Myanmar, has been hit by a fresh spate of violence over the last week.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Trump, Putin speak as Biden plans to lobby Trump to stick with Ukraine
Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and advised him not to escalate the Ukraine war, a source says.
Mon Nov 11 2024
Hezbollah says it will escalate war with Israel after Hamas leader killed
Yahya Sinwar was killed during an operation by Israeli soldiers in the Palestinian enclave on Wednesday.
Fri Oct 18 2024
India police detains 600 workers, union members as Samsung protests escalate
More than 1,000 workers have disrupted operations and protested in a makeshift tent close to the factory.
Tue Oct 01 2024
UNIFIL warns of 'devastating consequences' for region in case of further escalation in Southern Lebanon
The UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL) warned of "far-reaching and devastating consequences" if Israel's attacks escalate.
Tue Sep 24 2024
Rohingya demand end to violence on seventh anniversary of flight from Myanmar
Thousands more are believed to have fled Myanmars Rakhine state in recent weeks, as fighting escalates.
Mon Aug 26 2024
Protests escalate in India over gruesome rape of doctor
Government hospitals in India suspended services, except emergencies, as junior doctors protested, demanding justice for the victim.
Thu Aug 15 2024
White House denounces takeover of campus building as protests escalate
John Kirby said it was critical to ensure those protests remained peaceful and did not pose a threat to other students.
Wed May 01 2024
Israel and Iran both have muted response to Isfahan attack
The muted way the story was told in both nations pointed to a determination, at least for now, not to further escalate their conflict.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Yemen's Houthis keep up pressure with near miss on US-flagged tanker
Shipping risks have escalated due to repeated Houthi drone and missile strikes in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait since November.
Tue Feb 27 2024
Malaysia's economic growth to be affected if Palestine-Israel conflict escalates
If the scale of conflict widens, it would have significant impact, especially in rising of oil prices and trade supply chain disruption.
Tue Nov 28 2023
Haitian gangs run schools, clinics as government absent - UN report
Gangs have consolidated, coalescing in the capital around the G9 and G-Pep alliances, while fighting escalates in key northern farmlands.
Fri Oct 20 2023
Malaysia monitoring Middle East conflict, little impact on trade for now - Tengku Zafrul
Malaysia is "monitoring to see if (the conflict) would escalate and spread to other countries," said Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz.
Mon Oct 16 2023
Malaysia says Goldman Sachs suit 'premature' amid dispute over 1MDB settlement
Goldman Sachs Group sued Malaysia in a British court as tensions escalate over settlement agreement on the bank's role in the 1MDB scandal.
Thu Oct 12 2023
China move to curb chipmaking material exports escalates supply worries
China's commerce ministry said it would from Aug. 1 control exports of eight gallium products and six germanium products to protect its national security and interests.
Tue Jul 04 2023
Transport Ministry to study proposal for senior citizen licence renewal assessments - Loke
The Transport Ministry will review a proposal requiring senior citizens aged 65 and above to undergo competency and health assessments before renewing their Malaysian Driving Licence.
Mon Nov 25 2024
PM encourages South Korean investors to explore opportunities in Malaysia
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed investors from South Korea to explore the various opportunities available in Malaysia.
Mon Nov 25 2024
South Korea prosecutors seek 5-year jail term for Samsung Elec chief in appeals case
Prosecutors allege Jay Y. Lee prioritised personal gain as Samsung's de-facto leader during the merger, harming shareholders and investors.
Mon Nov 25 2024
[COLUMNIST] Vaping: Behind the smokescreen of smoking cessation and healthier alternative
The existence of e-cigarettes seems to have merely shifted users from one addiction to another from traditional cigarettes to e-cigarettes.
Mon Nov 25 2024
12 probe papers opened on GISB, 7 brought to court - Aminuddin
Aminuddin Harun says police are awaiting further instruction for five more investigation papers from the Attorney-General's Chambers.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Govt does not use private company funds for official flights - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the expenses, amounting to RM1.6 million, were fully borne by the government.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Immigration Dept to introduce special digital pass from January 2025
A special pass is a document issued to foreigners to grant the holder the right to enter and stay in Malaysia for no more than thirty days.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Sinkhole incident: Repairs along Jalan Lojing-Gua Musang ongoing - Police
According to police, several warning signs have been placed regarding the road repairs.
Mon Nov 25 2024
International Business Forum "World of Opportunities: Russia-ASEAN" to be held in Malaysia
The event aims to consolidate the positions of key economic players in the region.
Mon Nov 25 2024
DHL cargo plane crashes into house near Lithuania airport, killing one; 3 hurt
According to a spokesperson, the airplane, operated by SWIFT airline on behalf of DHL, originated from Leipzig, fell on a house.
Mon Nov 25 2024