Three Palestinian leaders killed in Israel strike in Beirut
The intensifying Israeli bombardment has killed a string of top Hezbollah officials, including its leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.
Mon Sep 30 2024
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israel's Netanyahu and Hamas leaders
Israel and Palestinian leaders dismissed allegations of war crimes, and representatives for both sides criticised ICC prosecutor's decision.
Tue May 21 2024
Blinken condemns rocket attacks in call with Palestinian leader Abbas - State Department
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in a telephone conversation with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, condemned rocket attacks and called for de-escalation of tensions between Palestine and Israel.
Thu May 13 2021
Trump invites Palestinian leader Abbas to White House
Donald Trump on Friday invited Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to the White House, in a first phone call between the two leaders since Trump took office.
Sat Mar 11 2017
Israel boosts security in Jerusalem's Old City
srael deployed hundreds of extra police in Jerusalem where clashes broke out after Palestinian leaders called for a "day of rage" on Friday to protest at new Israeli security measures.
Sat Sep 19 2015
French experts reaffirm conclusion that Arafat was not poisoned
French experts reexamining evidence have confirmed their earlier conclusion that the 2004 death of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat was not the result of poisoning, a prosecutor told AFP Monday.
Tue Mar 17 2015
A decade after dying, Arafat still divides Israelis
A minority in Israel look back fondly on the former Palestinian leader -- who died 10 years ago this week -- as the man who dared to sign an peace accord with the Jewish state.
Sun Nov 09 2014
Pope Francis hosts Israeli-Palestinian peace prayer
Pope Francis on Sunday hosts an unprecedented peace prayer meeting with Israeli President Shimon Peres and Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas.
Sun Jun 08 2014
Palestinians vow unity as Israel peace talks teeter
Rival Palestinian leaders from the West Bank and Gaza Strip forged a new reconciliation agreement on Wednesday, angering Israel.
Thu Apr 24 2014
Yasser Arafat 'may have been killed by polonium'
The late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat may have been poisoned with radioactive polonium, says a Swiss forensic report.
Thu Nov 07 2013
Obama to meet Abbas on Tuesday: White House
Barack Obama will hold talks with Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas on Tuesday on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
Sat Sep 21 2013
Kerry in final meet with Abbas after talks marathon
John Kerry held a final meeting with Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas as he wrapped up four-days of exhaustive shuttle diplomacy aimed at reviving direct peace talks.
Sun Jun 30 2013
Signing of JS-SEZ agreement with Singapore postponed to next January - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the delay was due to Singapore PM Lawrence Wong being down with COVID-19.
Wed Dec 04 2024
South Korea had martial law for 6 hours. Why did this happen and what can we expect now?
Yoon Suk-Yeol justifies the martial law by accusing his domestic political opponents of "anti-state activities plotting rebellion".
Wed Dec 04 2024
PM receives courtesy call from Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong is currently in Malaysia to attend the 6th Malaysia-Australia Annual Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
Wed Dec 04 2024
Floods: Government focusing on recovery efforts - Fadillah
Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof the government has a process in place to assess the affected areas so that appropriate allocations can be made.
Wed Dec 04 2024
What short-lived martial law says about South Korean democracy and the position of President Yoon
Yoon Suk-Yeol presides over a divided party, a gridlocked parliament and a population in which he has become very unpopular.
Wed Dec 04 2024
South Korea ruling party chief calls for cabinet to resign after Yoon's failed martial-law
Han Dong-hoon says, he also suggested Yoon Suk-Yeol be kicked out of the party, but ruling party lawmakers had various views.
Wed Dec 04 2024
South Korea: Malaysians advised to take safety precautions, register via E-Konsular
Malaysians in South Korea are urged to stay cautious and follow local authorities' guidance, says the Foreign Ministry.
Wed Dec 04 2024
How China could retaliate against new US chip curbs
Washington's new curbs on China's semiconductor industry are fanning fears that Beijing could strike back.
Wed Dec 04 2024
Guinea rights groups say 135 killed in stadium crush
A controversial referee call led to crowd violence, police tear gas, and a deadly scramble as spectators tried to flee.
Wed Dec 04 2024
South Korean lawmakers call to impeach President Yoon after back-track on martial law
Opposition parties say they plan to propose a bill to impeach Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday, which should be voted within 72 hours.
Wed Dec 04 2024