Americans, Russian assassin freed in biggest post-Cold War prisoner swap
The exchange was seen as a strategic move by both, the US President Joe Biden administration and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Fri Aug 02 2024
Hamas says no prisoner swap deal with Israel without full cease-fire
The return of Israeli occupation prisoners has three prices, says the Palestinian group Hamas.
Tue Feb 20 2024
Americans freed by Venezuela in US prisoner swap land at Texas base
Venezuela separately returned to the US, fugitive Malaysian businessman known as "Fat Leonard," who is implicated in a US Navy bribery case.
Thu Dec 21 2023
No Gaza hostage release before Friday, Israel, US say
The start of the release will take place according to the original agreement between the sides, and not before Friday, said Tzachi Hanegbi.
Thu Nov 23 2023
Israel, Hamas agree first truce, 50 hostages to go free in swap
The official start time for the truce is expected to be announced within 24 hours, with the first hostages to go free on Thursday.
Wed Nov 22 2023
The secret negotiations that led to the Gaza hostages deal
The prisoner swap deal mediated by Qatar and Egypt and has been agreed by Israel, Hamas and the United States.
Wed Nov 22 2023
US and Iran to swap detainees after $6 billion unfrozen
Iran's spokesperson Nasser Kanaani said the funds, which had been frozen in South Korea, would be in Iran's possession today.
Mon Sep 18 2023
Brittney Griner heads for US after prisoner swap; Russian Viktor Bout lands in Moscow
The swap was a high-profile and rare example of cooperation between Washington and Moscow since the invasion.
Fri Dec 09 2022
Take more prisoners, Zelenskiy urges troops after big exchange
Zelenskiy suggests for more after the two sides carried out one of the biggest prisoner swaps so far, exchanging a total of 218 detainees.
Tue Oct 18 2022
Russia, Ukraine announce major surprise prisoner swap
Russia and Ukraine carried out an unexpected prisoner swap, the largest since the war began and involving almost 300 people.
Thu Sep 22 2022
Ukraine wins release of 144 soldiers in biggest prisoner swap of war
Majority of them were badly wounded, suffering from gunshot and shrapnel wounds, blast traumas, burns, fractured bones and amputated limbs.
Thu Jun 30 2022
Houthis say prisoner swap deal includes 16 Saudis, brother of Yemen president
The auspices of the United Nations, includes 1,400 Houthi prisoners in return for 823 prisoners including the former defence minister.
Mon Mar 28 2022
White House rebuts idea that Huawei's Meng was freed in prisoner swap
A near-simultaneous release of a top Huawei executive and two Canadians detained shortly after her arrest was not a prisoner swap.
Tue Sep 28 2021
In Israel and beyond, virus vaccines bring political power
Israel's reopening of its economy, combined with a murky prisoner swap with Syria and the arrival of a batch of vaccines in the Gaza Strip.
Mon Feb 22 2021
Yemen's warring parties begin prisoner swap, raising peace prospects
The Saudi-led military coalition and Yemen's Houthi movement agreed last month in Switzerland to exchange 1,081 prisoners.
Fri Oct 16 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