Travis King case highlights North Korea's history of citing US racism
For decades Pyongyang has highlighted racial discrimination in the United States as what it says is an example of Washington's hypocrisy.
Thu Aug 17 2023
New York to pay millions to protesters arrested at George Floyd demonstration
The proposed settlement would award $21,500 to each of the more than 300 people arrested in the Mott Haven neighborhood.
Thu Mar 02 2023
Dutch PM Rutte expected to apologise for slavery and its consequences
Prime Minister Mark Rutte is due to deliver a speech in which he is expected to apologise for the Netherlands' historical role in slavery and its consequences into the present day.
Mon Dec 19 2022
Trump wanted to shoot George Floyd protesters around White House - Ex-Defence Chief
Former US President Donald Trump wanted law enforcement to shoot demonstrators around the White House protesting the death of George Floyd who was killed in police custody.
Tue May 03 2022
Derek Chauvin pleads guilty to violating George Floyd's rights
Chauvin admitted that he breached Floyd's constitutional right to be free from "unreasonable seizure" and to not face excessive force.
Thu Dec 16 2021
In a first, US warns of dangers of systemic racism in human trafficking report
The Trafficking in Persons report that inequities undercut Washington's battle against human trafficking.
Fri Jul 02 2021
Judge gives ex-police officer Derek Chauvin 22-1/2 years for George Floyd murder
A Minnesota judge sentenced former police officer Derek Chauvin to 22-1/2 years in prison on Friday for the murder of George Floyd.
Fri Jun 25 2021
Ex-Minneapolis policeman Chauvin asks judge for new trial
Two weeks after he was found guilty of murder and manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd, Chauvin asks judge for a new retrial.
Wed May 05 2021
Ohio officials probe police shooting of black teenage girl caught on body camera
Investigators were probing the fatal police shooting of a teenager in a confrontation caught on body-camera video.
Wed Apr 21 2021
Oprah, Chris Evans, Kerry Washington among celebs reaction online to Chauvin verdict
Oprah Winfrey 'cried tears of joy' at Derek Chauvin's verdict.
Wed Apr 21 2021
Minneapolis ex-policeman Chauvin found guilty of murder in Floyd case
Former Minneapolis policeman Derek Chauvin was convicted of all three charges of murder and manslaughter of George Floyd.
Tue Apr 20 2021
Chauvin had no need for force after Floyd was handcuffed and prone, expert testifies
Floyd's death, captured on video widely viewed on social media, prompted protests against racism and police brutality.
Thu Apr 08 2021
Minneapolis to pay $27 million to settle family lawsuit over George Floyd's death
The agreement was the largest pre-trial settlement of a wrongful death lawsuit in U.S. history.
Fri Mar 12 2021
Minneapolis trial in George Floyd death starts with weeks of painstaking jury selection
The court mailed prospective jurors an unusually detailed 16-page questionnaire last year asking them what they know about Floyd's death.
Mon Mar 08 2021
Dozens rally before ex-officer put on trial in Floyd's death
Similar protests were being organized in cities around the country in advance of the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
Sun Mar 07 2021
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024