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
[COLUMNIST] The cost of growing old: Rising medical costs and the insurance dilemma
Healthcare insurance premiums, meant as safety nets for access and financial relief, are now becoming increasingly inaccessible.
Sat Nov 30 2024
ANALYSIS - Australia legislated a teen social media ban, it has to figure out how to enforce it
The study, will likely set course for lawmakers and tech platforms around the world as they navigate a push to age-restrict social media.
Sat Nov 30 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
Robotic-assisted prostate cancer surgery, a quick recovery option
Prostate cancer is experienced by one in 120 men in Malaysia, especially those above the age of 50.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Astro AWANI shines with five wins at MPRA 2024
Astro AWANI excels after winning five awards at the Malaysia Public Relations Awards 2024 in Kuala Lumpur
Fri Nov 29 2024
Flood situation continues to worsen, victims exceed 120,000
The flood situation across the country continues to worsen, with the number of victims in nine states reaching 120,272 people
Fri Nov 29 2024
Starbucks serves South Koreans coffee and glimpse into the North
Hundreds show up for the opening of the US coffeehouse chain's newest store in an observatory near the city of Gimpo.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Big tech says Australia "rushed" social media ban for youths under 16
A trial of methods to enforce it will start in January with the ban to take effect by Nov. 2025.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Putin denies he tried to frighten Merkel with dog Koni
Angela Merkel wrote in her new memoir "Freedom" that, Vladimir Putin sometimes brought the pet to meetings with foreign guests.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Vocational college student murder: We saw victim beaten in hostel room - Witness
The prosecution witnesses say they did not report the incident to the hostel warden for fear of being beaten like the victim.
Fri Nov 29 2024