US and China trade barbs over South China Sea
The South China Sea has become one of many flashpoints in the testy relationship between China and the United States.
Wed Dec 21 2022
State Department says saddened by death of US journalist covering Qatar World Cup
The US State Department is saddened to hear of the death of CBS sports journalist Grant Wahl in Qatar while covering the World Cup, State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said in a statement.
Sat Dec 10 2022
Iranian trainers on the ground helped Russia with Ukraine drone attacks, US says
Iranian military trainers had been sent to Crimea to assist Russian forces using Iranian-made drones to attack targets in Ukraine.
Fri Oct 21 2022
Al Jazeera reporter's family meets Blinken to demand justice in her killing
Blinken was meeting the family at the department and would reiterate the need for accountability, Ned Price said.
Wed Jul 27 2022
US calls UN rights chief's visit to China a mistake
Price said Bachelet would not be able to obtain a full picture "of the atrocities, the crimes against humanity, and genocide" in Xinjiang.
Wed May 25 2022
US says it will increase pressure on Taliban if it does not reverse decisions on women, girls
The Taliban on Saturday ordered women to cover their faces in public, a return to a signature policy of their past hardline rule.
Tue May 10 2022
Blinken halts Asia trip after COVID-19 case in US travelling group
Blinken would return to Washington to mitigate infection risks "out of an abundance of caution", a State Department spokesperson said.
Thu Dec 16 2021
Journalist travelling with top US diplomat Blinken positive for COVID-19
Blinken and senior staff have also been tested on all stops of his international tour including on arrival in Kuala Lumpur late on Tuesday and they all were negative, spokesman Ned Price said.
Wed Dec 15 2021
US calls on China not to limit journalists' freedom at 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
The Foreign Correspondents' Club of China this week said it was concerned about a lack of transparency from organizers of the games.
Fri Nov 05 2021
State Department declines to say if Ghani still Afghan president
"This is something that we are working on with the international community," State Department spokesman Ned Price responded.
Tue Aug 17 2021
Taliban appear intent on 'battlefield victory' - State Department
The US State Department said it is working to forge an international consensus behind the need for an Afghanistan peace accord.
Thu Aug 12 2021
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
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024