
New look Middle East had started to draw investors... and then came Trump
Investors are buying Israel and Lebanon bonds, betting Beirut can resolve its political, economic, and financial crises.
Tue Feb 11 2025

Lebanon's PM designate Nawaf Salam resigns as member of International Court of Justice
Nawaf Salam's term as head of the ICJ had been due to end in early February 2027.
Wed Jan 15 2025

US shifts some military aid to Lebanon from Egypt, letter says
The move follows Democratic concerns in Congress over Egypt's human rights record, including mass arrests of political prisoners.
Tue Jan 07 2025

Syrian exodus reveals fears of some behind the joy of many
While many focus on Syrian refugees returning after Assad's 50-year rule ends, not everyone feels welcome in the new Syria.
Sun Dec 22 2024

Israel and Hezbollah exchange strikes as ceasefire violations mount
Lebanon and Israel exchange accusations of breaches, with Lebanon claiming the violations have turned deadly.
Tue Dec 03 2024

Will the fragile peace between Hezbollah and Israel hold?
Hezbollah continues to claim that it defeated the Israeli military in Lebanon and says its forces will ensure IDF adheres to the ceasefire.
Sat Nov 30 2024

Israel and Hezbollah trade accusations of ceasefire violations
Israel and Lebanon accuse each other of breaching a ceasefire that aims to halt over a year of fighting.
Fri Nov 29 2024

Israeli strikes continue in Lebanon amid ceasefire with Hezbollah, says journalist
Reports of Israeli strikes continue to emerge from southern Lebanon, one day after the ceasefire with Hezbollah takes effect.
Thu Nov 28 2024

Hezbollah faces long recovery, officials believe thousands of fighters killed
Hezbollah believes the number of its fighters killed during 14 months of hostilities could reach several thousand.
Thu Nov 28 2024

Lebanon's Hezbollah vows to continue resistance after ceasefire
In the first statement by Hezbollah's operations centre since the deal was announced, the group made no direct mention of ceasefire deal.
Thu Nov 28 2024

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes effect, civilians head back to south Lebanon
Streams of cars began heading to southern Lebanon, which borders Israel, after the ceasefire.
Wed Nov 27 2024

Prospect of Lebanon ceasefire leaves Gazans feeling abandoned
Months of US-backed Arab mediation have yet to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza.
Wed Nov 27 2024

Biden to push for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Lebanon deal
The US "will make another push, with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others, to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza," says Joe Biden.
Wed Nov 27 2024

Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024

Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024

Urgent action needed to improve English proficiency among Malaysian students
Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye proposes to use English language beyond the classroom, such as integrating it into extracurricular activities.
Fri Feb 14 2025

1MDB: Azam Baki instructed me to continue probe until solid evidence was obtained - witness
MACC officer says Tan Sri Azam Baki said the information gathered during 2015 Saudi trip was insufficient and needed solid evidence.
Thu Feb 13 2025

Thailand receives 260 victims of human trafficking from Myanmar, army says
The massive repatriation comes amid a mounting crackdown on scam centres operating along a porous border.
Thu Feb 13 2025

All of Donald Trump's tariffs and threatened trade actions
Here is a roundup of Trump's trade-related steps and threats.
Thu Feb 13 2025

Jasin house fire: Man recalls last screams of wife, four children
The man survived but his wife and four children tragically lost their lives in the incident.
Thu Feb 13 2025

Egypt's President Sisi to stay away from White House if Gaza displacement on agenda
Egypt's President and Jordan's King urge that Gaza should be rebuilt without displacing Palestinians, the Egyptian presidency said.
Thu Feb 13 2025

R. Kelly's sex trafficking conviction upheld
Federal appeals court conclude that the singer exploited his fame for over a quarter century to sexually abuse girls and young women.
Thu Feb 13 2025

Trump’s tariff war pushes Malaysia to accelerate reforms - Rafizi
Malaysia is no exception, especially as we are a major trading nation and the US is one of our largest trading partners, says Rafizi.
Thu Feb 13 2025

Hamas says it will continue implementing Gaza deal, including hostage exchange
Hamas says it will continue the hostage exchange as scheduled.
Thu Feb 13 2025

Several injured after car drives into crowd of people in Munich
The incident appears to have affected people participating in a demonstration linked to a strike organised by the Verdi union.
Thu Feb 13 2025