As sabotage allegations swirl, NATO struggles to secure the Baltic Sea
If any of recent incidents are proven to be sabotage by another country, it would mark a return of a type of warfare not seen for decades.
Wed Dec 04 2024
NATO-type Southeast Asian security group not feasible, Philippines minister says
The Philippines calls on Southeast Asian leaders and China to urgently speed up negotiations on a code of conduct for the South China Sea.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Tougher tone on Israel, steady on NATO: How a Harris foreign policy could look
Democrats will be hoping Kamala Harris will be more effective at communicating her foreign policy goals.
Fri Jul 26 2024
Biden calls Ukraine's Zelenskyy 'President Putin'
United States President Joe Biden mistakenly referred to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as "President Putin".
Fri Jul 12 2024
Biden mixes Harris with Trump, insists he is staying in the presidential race
Biden also mistakenly referred to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as "President Putin" at the NATO summit in Washington, drawing gasps from those in the room.
Fri Jul 12 2024
I'm the most qualified person to run for president - Biden
US President Joe Biden said he is well-qualified to run for president in the November elections, despite calls for him to withdraw his candidacy.
Fri Jul 12 2024
China says NATO statements about its role in Russia-Ukraine conflict are 'malicious'
China continues to pose systemic challenges to Europe and to security, the planned communiques also said.
Thu Jul 11 2024
NATO Turns 75: planning for the future in an uncertain world
Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine has revitalised NATO, marking a new era for the alliance.
Wed Jul 10 2024
Trump steps up attacks on Harris, stays silent on running mate pick
Donald Trump seeks to discredit Kamala Harris as Democrats debate whether President Joe Biden should stay in the race.
Wed Jul 10 2024
Ukraine will stop Putin, Biden tells NATO in forceful speech
US President Joe Biden pledged to forcefully defend Ukraine against Russia's invasion at the NATO summit.
Wed Jul 10 2024
NATO will need 35-50 extra brigades under new defence plans, source says
A brigade consists of between 3,000 and 7,000 troops, so generating 35 to 50 more such units would present a significant challenge.
Mon Jul 08 2024
NATO picks Netherlands' Mark Rutte as next boss
Rutte will take over on Oct. 1 from Jens Stoltenberg of Norway, who is stepping down after a decade in the post.
Wed Jun 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Charting a new course: Malaysia’s bid for BRICS and the quest for global economic balance
While there is a discernible gap between intent and actual membership, this development is highly promising for our nation.
Thu Jun 20 2024
[COLUMNIST] Some brief comments on the RM with reference to Japan
The underlying fundamentals of the Japanese financial system and the economy remain strong, stable and robust.
Tue Apr 16 2024
NATO allies aim to send more air defence aid to Ukraine but make no concrete pledges
Antony Blinken said support for Ukraine was vital as China, North Korea and Iran were supporting Russia to build up its defense base.
Fri Apr 05 2024
UnitedHealth murder suspect has angry outburst as details of his life emerge
When arrested, Luigi Mangione was in possession of a handwritten manifesto that offered insight into his mindset, according to police.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Lawsuit accuses major food companies of marketing 'addictive' food to kids
The lawsuit claims food companies knowingly made harmful, addictive products, engineered to keep consumers hooked.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Malaysia-Australia to continue enhancing defence cooperation
The decision was made at the 4th Malaysia-Australia Joint Defence Programme High-Level Committee Meeting, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Rise in East Coast flood victims; Perak, Johor unchanged
In Terengganu, the number of victims in the state swelled to 5,853 people.
Wed Dec 11 2024
South Korea police raid Yoon office over failed martial law as impeachment vote looms
Presidential security official says, the raid widens investigation into the embattled leader's failed attempt to impose martial law.
Wed Dec 11 2024
South Korea police chief arrested as Yoon impeachment looms over failed martial law
Cho Ji-ho is accused of deploying police to block lawmakers from entering parliament after Yoon Suk-Yeol declared martial law on Dec. 3.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Rebel-backed figure takes charge as Syria's interim prime minister
Mohammed al-Bashir says he would lead the interim authority until March 1.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Article 19 & CIJ call for revisions to protect rights in Online Safety Bill 2024
ARTICLE 19 and the Centre for Independent Journalism are concerned about specific provisions of the Online Safety Bill 2024.
Wed Dec 11 2024
South Korea ex-defence minister accused of role in martial law tries to commit suicide, official says
Former South Korean Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun, has tried to commit suicide inside a detention centre, a justice ministry official told.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Stronger ringgit benefits cocoa farmers, reduces agricultural input import costs - MPIC
The reduced import costs would lower production costs for smallholders while boosting their profit margins, it said.
Wed Dec 11 2024