Hamas: No hostages-for-prisoners swap deal with Israel unless Gaza war ends
Gaza truce talks stall as the US vetoes a UN resolution calling for an unconditional, permanent ceasefire.
Thu Nov 21 2024
US vetoes UN Security Council resolution on Gaza ceasefire
US calls for an "immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire" in the 13-month conflict and separately demand the release of hostages.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Netanyahu, in Gaza, says Hamas will no longer rule enclave
Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is still searching for the 101 hostages in Gaza, offering a $5 million reward for the return of each one.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Marking Oct. 7, Israel vows to fight for hostages, assails UN
The resolutions that the UN did pass were about the situation in Gaza, says Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon.
Tue Oct 08 2024
Hamas says hostage guards in Gaza have been operating under new instructions
Hamas' armed wing revealed that since June, they have followed new directives on handling hostages if Israeli forces approach in Gaza.
Tue Sep 03 2024
Israeli labour strike to push for Gaza hostage deal disrupts flights and buses
The return of the hostages, triggered deep shock in Israel, prompting at least half a million people to take to the streets.
Mon Sep 02 2024
Massive protests hit Israel after six hostages killed in Gaza
Around 500,000 people protested, urging Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to secure the release of the remaining 101 hostages.
Mon Sep 02 2024
Hamas says it has not left ceasefire talks after Israeli attacks
There had been increasingly hopeful signs in recent days that a deal could be reached to halt fighting and return hostages held in Gaza.
Mon Jul 15 2024
Israel says more than a third of Gaza hostages are dead
Israel believes that more than a third of the remaining Gaza hostages are dead, a government tally showed.
Tue Jun 04 2024
Hamas says it is ready for a 'complete agreement' if Israel stops war
Hamas said it is ready for a "complete agreement" including an exchange of hostages and prisoners if Israel stopped the war.
Fri May 31 2024
Israel releases film of women soldiers being taken by Hamas on Oct. 7
The captives' families hoped the footage would increase pressure on Israeli PM to agree a truce with Hamas and secure the hostages' release.
Thu May 23 2024
Israeli hostage to UN: We can't normalize this unprecedented terror
In three resolutions, the UN Security Council has called for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.
Fri May 17 2024
What's in the three-phase ceasefire deal Hamas backs, but Israel does not?
Hamas said it had agreed to three-phased deal for ceasefire and hostages-for-prisoners swap, but Israel said the deal was not acceptable.
Tue May 07 2024
Thousands of Israelis rally for hostages, marking six months of war
Protesters demand the release of around 130 hostages still held in Gaza after six months of Israel's war against Hamas.
Mon Apr 08 2024
Malaysia welcomes adoption of resolution on Gaza, calls on UNSC to ensure Israel oblige
The resolution also demanded an "immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, as well as ensuring humanitarian access."
Tue Mar 26 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
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024