How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
In 2020, Trump went to the courts after losing. This time, the legal challenges have already started
With the US elections weeks away, the political battle is heating up, with both sides claiming the upper hand.
Sat Nov 02 2024
[Columnist] BRI or Not to BRI: Malaysia’s economic tightrope walk
While Malaysia's participation in the BRI is laden with immense economic opportunities, it is inextricably intertwined with a complex web of geopolitical, environmental, and legal challenges.
Mon Oct 30 2023
Nigerian Supreme Court upholds President Tinubu's election win
Nigeria's Supreme Court upheld President Bola Tinubu's election win, bringing to an end a legal challenge brought by his two main rivals.
Thu Oct 26 2023
Apex court nine-man bench hears legal challenge seeking to declare 20 Syariah criminal offences unconstitutional
The lawyer and her daughter want the court to declare 20 Syariah criminal offences as unconstitutional.
Thu Aug 17 2023
Najib withdraws appeal over legal challenge to attend Parliament
The High Court had ruled that Datuk Seri Najib Razak was no longer the Pekan MP with the dissolution of the lower house.
Fri Jul 28 2023
Appeals Court set Aug 11 to hear Najib's appeal over bid to attend Parliament sittings
The Court of Appeal has fixed Aug 11 to hear Najib's appeal to get leave to commence a legal challenge over the Prisons Department's refusal to allow his request to attend Parliament.
Mon Feb 20 2023
Malaysian Datchinamurthy granted stay of execution in Singapore
The stay was allowed "pending the outcome of the hearing of his prison correspondence misconduct legal challenge to be heard on May 20."
Thu Apr 28 2022
Last ditch effort to save Nagaenthran from the gallows dismissed
The Singapore Court of Appeal on Tuesday dismisssed a legal challenge filed by Nagaenthran Dharmalingam's mother in a last ditch attempt to set aside her son's conviction and death sentence.
Tue Apr 26 2022
Court allows MYCC's request to stay hearing of Grab's legal bid over proposed RM86.77 million fine
The Federal Court today allowed the application by MyCC to stay the hearing of Grab Holdings Inc's legal challenge against the proposed imposition of an RM86.77 million fine scheduled next Monday.
Wed Feb 09 2022
New Zealand mosque shooter launches legal challenge to prison conditions, terrorist status
Tarrant launches a legal challenge seeking a review of his prison conditions and his status as a "terrorist entity".
Wed Apr 14 2021
Assange 'free to return home' once legal challenges over, Australia PM says
Assange's supporters see him as an anti-establishment hero who has been victimised because he exposed U.S. wrongdoing in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Tue Jan 05 2021
'Democracy prevailed,' Biden says after U.S. Electoral College confirms his win
Biden emphasized that Trump and his allies filed "dozens and dozens" of legal challenges to the vote totals without success.
Tue Dec 15 2020
Trump finally gives his administration green light to proceed with Biden transition
Biden would now have access to resources that had been denied to him because of the legal challenges seeking to overturn his win.
Tue Nov 24 2020
AP Explains: Election's validity intact despite Trump claims
Trump and his allies haven't offered any proof, and their legal challenges have largely been rejected by the courts.
Wed Nov 11 2020
What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars
Here's a summary of the policies Donald Trump has said he will pursue when he takes office on Jan. 20.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
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
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Myanmar rebel army ready for dialogue with junta, with China's help
China puts pressure on rebels amid the rapid degeneration of the military, which Beijing has long seen as a guarantor of stability.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Malaysia ready to collaborate with South Korea on more substantial matters - PM
Malaysia seeks deeper collaboration with South Korea on digitalization, AI, and advanced learning curve discussions.
Tue Nov 26 2024