Trump said he knew virus was deadly but still played down crisis: Woodward book
The Republican president, played down the crisis for months as it took hold and spread across the country.
Thu Sep 10 2020
U.S. says 'administrative error' blocked Indonesia military chief's travel
General Gatot Nurmantyo was about to board a flight to the United States on Saturday when he was told that the Customs and Border Protection Agency had denied him entry.
Wed Oct 25 2017
U.S. touts military ties in Philippines as Duterte courts Russia, China
The timing of U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis' trip to the Philippines this week could not have come at a better time.
Tue Oct 24 2017
Pakistan's top diplomat pushes back on U.S. claims of militant support
While US officials have long been critical of the role Pakistan has played in Afghanistan, senior officials have been more pointed in recent days about Islamabad's alleged support for militant groups.
Fri Oct 06 2017
US bombers drill over Korean peninsula after latest North Korea launch
The drills, involving four U.S. stealth F-35B jets as well as South Korean and Japanese fighter jets, came at the end of annual US-South Korea military exercises.
Fri Sep 01 2017
Mattis signs orders to send additional troops to Afghanistan
Mattis did not specify the size of the force, which will help combat Taliban insurgents and other armed Islamists.
Fri Sep 01 2017
Pentagon delays transgender recruitment by six months
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Friday approved a six-month delay in allowing transgender recruits to join the U.S. armed forces, a Pentagon spokeswoman said.
Sat Jul 01 2017
Trump gives Pentagon authority to set troop levels in Afghanistan
The move could lead to a deployment of thousands more troops as commanders decide the way forward in the now 15-year-old war.
Wed Jun 14 2017
Pentagon chief declares North Korea the new top threat to US security
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis declared North Korea the "most urgent and dangerous threat to peace and security," before the House Armed Services Committee.
Tue Jun 13 2017
South Korea does not aim to change US missile defence deal - security adviser
Chung Eui-yong called the decision to delay installation of remaining launchers of the THAAD system, a domestic measure to ensure a democratic process.
Sat Jun 10 2017
Hishammuddin: Malaysia maintains stand opposing any militarisation of islands in South China Sea
"We opposed the militarisation of the artificial island. The Chinese had told us the island will not be militarised."
Sat Jun 03 2017
U.S. consulted UK before Syrian strike - defence minister
"The American defence secretary Jim Mattis consulted me early yesterday evening about our assessment of the regime's culpability for the chemical weapons attack."
Fri Apr 07 2017
South Korea, U.S. begin large-scale annual drills amid North Korea tension
The exercise, called Foal Eagle, comes amid heightened tension following the latest test launch of a ballistic missile by the North on Feb. 12.
Wed Mar 01 2017
Trump's defense chief, unlike boss, says has no issues with media
Mattis, a retired Marine general seen as one of the most influential voices in Trump's cabinet, did not mention his boss by name.
Sun Feb 19 2017
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024