Israel's Netanyahu wins defamation suit against ex-PM
Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu won a defamation suit on Monday against a predecessor who had alleged that he, his wife and his son were mentally ill.
Mon Nov 21 2022
Former Israeli PM Olmert released from prison
Olmert was found guilty in 2014 of accepting bribes from real estate developers when he was Jerusalem's mayor, before his 2006-09 term as prime minister and head of a centrist political party.
Sun Jul 02 2017
Israel ex-PM Olmert enters prison to begin sentence for corruption
Ehud Olmert became Israel's first ex-prime minister to serve jail time Monday as he began a 19-month term for bribery and obstruction of justice.
Mon Feb 15 2016
Ex-Israeli PM Olmert to serve jail time on bribery conviction
The trial of the former premier was linked to the construction of Jerusalem's massive Holyland residential complex when Olmert served as the city's mayor.
Tue Dec 29 2015
Former Israel PM Olmert gets 6 years jail for bribery
A Tel Aviv court on Tuesday sentenced Israeli ex-premier Ehud Olmert to six years in prison for accepting bribes linked to a major property development in Jerusalem.
Tue May 13 2014
Former Israel PM Olmert convicted of bribery
Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert was convicted Monday of accepting bribes in the Holyland corruption case.
Tue Apr 01 2014
DHL cargo plane crashes into house near Lithuania airport, killing one; 3 hurt
According to a spokesperson, the airplane, operated by SWIFT airline on behalf of DHL, originated from Leipzig, fell on a house.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Sultan Sharafuddin wants JAIS to ensure all preachers invited to Selangor accredited by MAIS
JAIS has been instructed to ensure that all Islamic preachers invited to the state, especially to talk on matters related to aqidah, syariah, sufism and the practice of fariqa.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Taiwan reports Chinese balloon, first time in six months
Taiwan's defence ministry reports that a Chinese balloon detected over the sea to Taiwan's north.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Growing demand for private healthcare insurance in ASEAN - Malaysian Re
There is a growing demand for private health insurance in ASEAN, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic, said Malaysian Reinsurance Bhd (Malaysian Re).
Mon Nov 25 2024
Submission of RPGT form must be made via e-CKHT on MyTax portal from January 2025 - IRB
Visit the website and log into MyTax by selecting the type of identification and entering your password, says IRB.
Mon Nov 25 2024
World Bank appoints Judith Green as country manager for Malaysia
The newly created position will have Judith Green based in World Bank Group's inclusive growth and sustainable finance hub in Kuala Lumpur.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Australia PM plays down privacy fears of social media ban for children
Anthony Albanese says social media firms would be required to destroy personal data used to verify ages of users.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Bursa Malaysia boosted by RM250.6 mil investments from local institutions last week
Local institutions were the primary supporters of Bursa Malaysia for the fifth consecutive week.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Court orders return of 172 'Pride Collection' watches to the Swatch Group
High Court judge says the Home Ministry's seizure of the Pride watches was made without a warrant and was invalid.
Mon Nov 25 2024
New Zealand citizen poisoned by tainted alcohol in Laos returns home
Laos pledges to prosecute those responsible for the incident which has killed six tourists.
Mon Nov 25 2024