Son of Singapore's founder says he is now political refugee as family spat snowballs
Lee Hsien Yang says Britain has determined he faces a well-founded risk of persecution, and cannot safely return to Singapore.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Trump pleads not guilty of plotting to overturn election loss
This is a persecution of a political opponent, Donald Trump said after the hearing.
Fri Aug 04 2023
Cate Blanchett sees pandemic as chance for reflection on plight of refugees
World Refugee Day honours those who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict or persecution.
Mon Jun 21 2021
China, Myanmar and others criticised in report on rising religious persecution
The latest report put 26 countries in a "red" category denoting the existence of persecution.
Wed Apr 21 2021
Policemen, firemen among over 400 Myanmar nationals seeking shelter in India
The policemen said they had fled because they feared persecution after refusing to obey the military junta's orders to shoot protesters.
Tue Mar 16 2021
Bolivia ex-President Anez behind bars, alleges persecution over coup claims
Bolivia's former interim President Jeanine Anez landed behind bars on Saturday in the capital of the country she led just six months ago.
Sun Mar 14 2021
China rips into Trump order revoking visas of 1,000 Chinese students
US confirmed it had revoked the visas of more than 1,000 Chinese students under an order by President Trump that accused some of espionage.
Thu Sep 10 2020
Nearly 300 Rohingya migrants come ashore in Indonesia
Muslim-majority Indonesia and neighbouring Malaysia are favoured destinations for Rohingya fleeing persecution and violence in Myanmar.
Mon Sep 07 2020
Brazil's Bolsonaro calls Facebook action suspending aides' accounts 'persecution'
President Jair Bolsonaro criticized Facebook Inc on Thursday for suspending accounts of his supporters but not of his leftist opponent.
Fri Jul 10 2020
Fair, transparent trial for civil servants to ensure no persecution - Cuepacs president
A fair and transparent trial should be given to every citizen, including civil servants, to ensure there is no element of persecution.
Fri Jun 19 2020
Najib: Finally, Seen You in Court
Ensuring prosecution, not persecution is the fate that awaits Datuk Seri Najib Razak as the former Prime Minister has his day in court.
Wed Jul 04 2018
Persecution of all Muslims in Myanmar on the rise, rights group says
The systematic persecution of minority Muslims is on the rise across Myanmar and not confined to the northwestern state of Rakhine, where recent violence has sent nearly 90,000 Muslim Rohingya fleeing
Tue Sep 05 2017
US judge halts deportation of more than 1,400 Iraqi nationals
Lawyers from the American Civil Liberties Union, who argued the immigrants would face persecution in Iraq because they are considered ethnic and religious minorities there.
Tue Jul 25 2017
Rohingya: DPM waiting for Wisma Putra report on latest developments
Zahid would be discussing the Rohingya issue with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak for further action.
Sat Jul 01 2017
Canada's Trudeau welcomes refugees; US-bound passengers turned away
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau welcomed those fleeing war and persecution on Saturday even as Canadian airlines said they would turn back U.S.-bound passengers.
Sun Jan 29 2017
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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