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
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
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024