Protecting Palestinians a moral imperative, Pentagon chief tells Israeli counterpart
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the humanitarian catastrophe in besieged Gaza was getting worse.
Wed Mar 27 2024
US Defence Secretary Austin to testify over secret hospitalisation
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will be in the US Capitol on Thursday to testify before lawmakers about his secret hospitalisation last month to be treated for prostate cancer
Thu Feb 29 2024
US soldier flees into North Korea in new crisis over the nuclear-armed state
The US Army identified the soldier as Private Travis T. King who joined up in 2021 and was facing disciplinary action.
Wed Jul 19 2023
Asia security summit kicks off amid US-China tensions
Senior military officers, diplomats, weapons makers and security analysts from around the globe are attending the Shangri-La Dialogue.
Fri Jun 02 2023
Zelensky says White House did not inform him of documents leak -Washington Post
The materials posted online offered a partial, month-old snapshot of the war in Ukraine.
Wed May 03 2023
US military says it recovers key sensors from downed Chinese spy balloon
The US military said it had recovered critical electronics from the suspected Chinese spy balloon.
Tue Feb 14 2023
China declined US request for call between defense chiefs after balloon shootdown
China has said it was a weather balloon that had blown off course into US airspace and accused the United States of overreacting.
Wed Feb 08 2023
US makes Asia inroads by playing down need to oppose China
The US sought to bolster its support in Asia this weekend by reassuring nations they dont need to join a coalition against China, drawing a stark contrast with Beijings threats to defend its interes
Tue Jun 14 2022
Putin oversees nuclear drills, US says Russian forces 'poised to strike' Ukraine
With Western fears of war rising, Biden's national security team told him they still believed Russia could launch an attack in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 20 2022
Afghan army collapse 'took us all by surprise,' US defense secretary says
Military leaders confront a contentious Senate hearing about how and why America lost its longest war.
Wed Sep 29 2021
Taliban advances in Afghanistan, US and Britain to evacuate embassies
Taliban captures Kandahar and Herat, as the US and Britain said they would send thousands of troops to help evacuate their embassy staffs.
Fri Aug 13 2021
In multiple messsages, Biden warns Beijing over expansionism
Joe Biden has sent a clear warning to Beijing against any expansionist intentions in East and Southeast Asia.
Thu Jan 28 2021
Biden, introducing health teams, vows 100 million COVID-19 vaccinations in first 100 days
Biden laid out his plan to fight the coronavirus pandemic during his first 100 days in office, to vaccinate 100 million Americans.
Wed Dec 09 2020
Immediate allocation of RM150 mln for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Minimum wage to increase to RM1,700 effective Feb 1, 2025
The Progressive Wage Policy would be fully enforced next year with an allocation of RM200 million, benefiting 50,000 workers.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Bursa Malaysia ends higher on Budget 2025 optimism
The benchmark index, which opened 1.85 points higher at 1,643.29, moved between 1,641.71 and 1,649.31 throughout the trading session.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Five important aspects relating to people’s lives in Budget 2025 - PM
The focus is on driving the MADANI Economy, speeding reforms, cutting red tape, raising wages, and tackling the cost of living.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Economic outlook: Govt plans to leverage, expand existing city transit system
The expansion aims to provide a more efficient and reliable public transportation network, reduce congestion, and improve accessibility.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Economic outlook: Budget 2025 to lay foundation for a digital-driven economy
The report said Budget 2025 will entail efforts to position Kuala Lumpur as a top 20 global startup hub by 2030 through the KL20 initiative.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Economic outlook: Corruption and lack of accountability hinder economic progress
Special Cabinet Committee on National governance is established to curb corruption, law reforms to modernise outdate regulations, MoF said.
Fri Oct 18 2024
National Wages Consultative Council will be strengthened
The govt will also incentivise hiring women returning from career breaks, offer job matching and improve care services facilities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Economic outlook: Ensuring 11 years of compulsory education for all children
Budget 2025 will continue prioritising upskilling and retraining initiatives to equip workers with the latest skill sets necessary.
Fri Oct 18 2024