Trump signs executive order that he says will protect free speech
The US Constitution's First Amendment protects free speech and applies to government policies.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Trump says to repeal Biden's multiple executive orders within hours of inauguration
Trump says the executive orders he is about to sign includes border security, energy, federal government spending, TikTok, DEI programmes.
Mon Jan 20 2025
AWANI Tonight: Japan warns of 82% megaquake risk in next 30 years
A Japanese government panel warns of up to an 82% probability that a megaquake - magnitude 8 to 9 - could strike the country within the next 30 years.
Thu Jan 16 2025
US AI chip export restrictions will not impact Malaysia's existing data centres - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the government will adopt a wait-and-see approach to assess the potential impact on future arrangements.
Thu Jan 16 2025
Trump's Greenland bid stirs debate in China about what to do with Taiwan
For years, the US government has urged China to show "restraint" in pushing its claim on Taiwan and to drop military threats.
Thu Jan 16 2025
Indonesia to push social media protections ahead of age-limit law
The government will carve out a law to set a minimum age for users of the platforms, says a senior communications ministry official.
Wed Jan 15 2025
China mulls potential sale of TikTok US to Musk, Bloomberg News reports
TikTok says the government's stake "has no bearing on ByteDance's global operations outside of China, including TikTok."
Tue Jan 14 2025
Thailand's cabinet approves draft law to legalise casinos and gambling
The government's plan would allow gambling in large entertainment complexes, with the law set for parliamentary deliberation.
Mon Jan 13 2025
What's in a name? Trump set to wipe government language
The US federal government is bracing for a massive overhaul in policy - and how it labels issues and individuals.
Sun Jan 12 2025
Is it time to recognise the Taliban government in Afghanistan?
After 20 years of war and NATOs withdrawal, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan - the Taliban's official name is not going anywhere for now.
Sat Jan 11 2025
Early school aid of RM150 to be disbursed from Jan 13 - Education Ministry
The government allocates RM791.25 million for a one-off RM150 Early Schooling Aid payment, benefiting over 5.2 million students.
Fri Jan 10 2025
AWANI Tonight: Govt has never concealed royal addendum - Comms Minister
The government denies hiding the royal addendum order allowing Datuk Seri Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil says he never received such a document.
Wed Jan 08 2025
Govt to implement more effective measures to address online scams - Teo
Teo Nie Ching says the government will also continue to take decisive action to combat scam crimes.
Wed Jan 08 2025
Britain to make sexually explicit 'deepfakes' a crime
Perpetrators may face charges and prosecution for creating or sharing such images under the new offence introduced by the government.
Tue Jan 07 2025
Land, state, and identity: the fault lines of Israeli politics
Benjamin Netanyahu's government pushes Israel into uncharted territory, challenging its democratic foundations and societal balance.
Sun Jan 05 2025
KTMB introduces special 'Excursion' train service for CNY
There will be two special round trips with 792 tickets offered for the special train connecting KL Sentral Station and Butterworth Station.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Malaysia seeks gag order on talk of jailed ex-PM's bid to reveal royal document
The AG seeks gag order to ban public discussion on Najib's judicial review claim of serving prison sentence under house arrest.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Trump withdraws US from World Health Organisation
World Health ripped us off. Everybody rips off the United States, and that's it. It's not going to happen anymore, says Donald Trump.
Tue Jan 21 2025
After taking office, Trump pardons 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants
Trump's decision to pardon Jan. 6 attackers is sure to enrage police, lawmakers and others whose lives were put at risk.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Trump signs TikTok order delaying ban of app
The order seeks a 75-day delay on enforcing a TikTok ban originally set for January 19.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Navigating Technological and Demographic Shifts by 2035
From cleaning up pollution to preparing for extreme weather and ageing populations, the choices we make today will shape our future.
Tue Jan 21 2025
The Global Risks of 2035: A Looming Point of No Return
Pollution, extreme weather, and the rapid rise of new technologies all demand urgent action.
Tue Jan 21 2025
The Disinfo Wars: Why Orwell Still Hits Different in 2025
The Global Risks Report 2025 identifies disinformation as one of the most pervasive and destabilising threats of our time.
Tue Jan 21 2025
South Korea's Yoon to attend impeachment trial for the first time
Yoon Suk-Yeol may get a chance to argue his case or answer questions over his short-lived bid to impose martial law.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Indian police volunteer gets life sentence for rape, murder of Kolkata junior doctor
The Indian court rejects demands for a death penalty saying it was not a rare crime.
Tue Jan 21 2025