China labels Pompeo 'doomsday clown' over genocide claims
China's Foreign Ministry described Pompeo's designation of China as a perpetrator of genocide and crimes against humanity as merely "a piece of wastepaper".
Wed Jan 20 2021
US declares China committing 'genocide' against Uighurs
Pompeo urged China to 'end all torture and abuse' in custody and allow Uighurs and other minorities to emigrate.
Wed Jan 20 2021
US cancels ambassador's controversial trip to Taiwan
The US State Department announced it was cancelling all senior-level overseas travels, including Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's planned trip to Belgium.
Wed Jan 13 2021
China condemns US as Taiwan welcomes lifting of curbs on ties
China, which claims democratic Taiwan as its own territory, said it was "resolutely opposed" to the decision and strongly condemned it.
Mon Jan 11 2021
Pompeo lifts restrictions on US-Taiwan relationship as clock runs out on Trump administration
Trump administration has ramped up backing for the island country, with arms sales and laws to help Taiwan deal with pressure from China.
Sun Jan 10 2021
Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai denied bail as Pompeo tweets support
Lai faces a charge of collusion with foreign elements to endanger national security, apparently for tweets he made and interviews or commentaries he did with foreign media.
Sat Dec 12 2020
Pompeo voices confidence for 'second Trump administration,' then softens tone on post-election transition
Trump and his allies insist "illegal" ballots may have been cast despite no evidence of mass voter fraud, which is extremely rare in U.S. elections.
Wed Nov 11 2020
Biden says nothing will stop transition as Trump vows new legal action
Legal experts have said Trump's litigation has little chance of changing the outcome.
Wed Nov 11 2020
US pledges to cooperate with ASEAN in fostering economic recovery
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has underscored the US commitment to partnering with ASEAN countries in economic recovery efforts, Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reported Thursday.
Thu Sep 10 2020
China says US biggest threat to peace in South China Sea
US-China rivalry is expected to dominate discussion at this year's ASEAN conference.
Thu Sep 10 2020
The US rejects China's territorial claim over the South China Sea, deeming it as illegal
United States (US) Secretary of State Mike Pompeo released a statement on Monday denying China's disputed claim on the South China Sea and accused Beijing of bullying other claimant states.
Wed Jul 15 2020
U.S. rejects China's claims in South China Sea, adding to tensions
The United States on Monday rejected China's disputed claims to offshore resources in most of the South China Sea,
Tue Jul 14 2020
US rejects nearly all Chinese claims in South China Sea
'The world will not allow Beijing to treat the South China Sea as its maritime empire,'Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said.
Tue Jul 14 2020
Pompeo says U.S. looking at banning Chinese social media apps, including TikTok
The app, which is not available in China, has sought to distance itself from its Chinese roots to appeal to a global audience
Tue Jul 07 2020
The Wuhan lab at the heart of the US-China virus spat
The Wuhan institute houses the largest virus bank in Asia which preserves more than 1,500 strains.
Thu May 07 2020
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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