APEC summit disrupted by North Korean ICBM test
That launch adds to a record-breaking year for North Korea's missile programme after it resumed testing ICBMs for the first time since 2017.
Fri Nov 18 2022
Philippines' Duterte says to deal with Trump in 'most righteous way'
Trump will travel to Asia on Nov. 3-14 amid rising tensions over North Korea's nuclear and missile programmes.
Mon Oct 30 2017
U.S., South Korea conduct joint Navy drills to counter N.Korea threat
South Korea and the United States began week-long joint Navy drills in the waters around the Korean peninsula on Monday, amid high tensions over North Korea's nuclear and missile programme.
Mon Oct 16 2017
Putin warns North Korea situation on verge of 'large-scale conflict'
Putin wrote in an article published on the Kremlin's web site ahead of his trip that he favoured negotiations with North Korea instead.
Fri Sep 01 2017
Ukraine denies involvement in North Korea missile programme
Ukraine was not involved in the missile development programme of North Korea, China's Xinhua news agency reported, according to an official report released on Tuesday.
Wed Aug 23 2017
Trump urges countries to be "tough and decisive" toward North Korea
The council passed the U.S.-drafted resolution on North Korea on Saturday.
Tue Aug 08 2017
Malaysia condemns North Korea's ballistic missile test
The Foreign Ministry in a statement today said North Korea's defiance in not halting its nuclear and ballistic missile programme has grave implications on international peace and security.
Sun Jul 30 2017
US puts new sanctions on Iran over ballistic missile programme
The US said Tehran's "malign activities" in the Middle East undercut any "positive contributions" coming from the 2015 Iran nuclear accord.
Wed Jul 19 2017
China sanguine as Trump-Xi 'bromance' sours over North Korea, Taiwan
U.S. officials have said President Donald Trump is growing increasingly frustrated with China over its inability to restrain North Korea's arms and missile programmes.
Sat Jul 01 2017
Kim's rocket stars: The trio behind North Korea's missile programme
The three are of great interest to Western security and intelligence agencies since they are the top people in the secretive country's rapidly accelerating missile programme.
Fri May 26 2017
South Korea says it wants to reopen communications with North amid missile crisis
Moon Jae-in seeks a two-track policy involving sanctions and dialogue with its reclusive neighbour to rein in its nuclear and missile programmes.
Wed May 17 2017
North Korea test-fires ballistic missile in defiance of world pressure
US and South Korean officials said the test, from an area north of the North Korean capital, appeared to have failed, in what would be the North's fourth straight unsuccessful missile test since March
Sat Apr 29 2017
U.S. says "major conflict" with North Korea possible, China warns of danger of escalation
U.S. President Donald Trump said a "major, major conflict" with North Korea was possible over its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes.
Fri Apr 28 2017
Defiant Iran pledges to ramp up missile programme, in challenge for Obama
A series of Iranian officials vowed on Friday to expand Tehran's missile capabilities, a challenge to the United States which has threatened to impose new sanctions.
Sun Jan 03 2016
US preparing sanctions on Iran over ballistic missile programme
President Barack Obama's administration is preparing new sanctions on international companies and individuals over Iran's ballistic missile programme, sources familiar with the situation said.
Thu Dec 31 2015
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 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