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US imposes sanctions on senior Hamas officials

US imposes sanctions on senior Hamas officials

The Treasury Department says the sanctions targeted the group's representatives abroad.
Wed Nov 20 2024
What can the UN do if North Korea sends troops to Ukraine?

What can the UN do if North Korea sends troops to Ukraine?

North Korea has been under UN Security Council sanctions since 2006 and the measures have been steadily strengthened over the years.
Thu Oct 24 2024
At BRICS summit, Russia to push to end dollar dominance

At BRICS summit, Russia to push to end dollar dominance

The Oct. 22-24 summit in the city of Kazan is being presented by Moscow as evidence that Western efforts to isolate Russia have failed.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Starlink emerges as fresh battleground between Musk, Brazil

Starlink emerges as fresh battleground between Musk, Brazil

Brazil's telecom regulator threatens Starlink with sanctions, escalating tensions with Elon Musk after his social network X was suspended.
Tue Sep 03 2024
Australia imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers, youth group over West Bank violence

Australia imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers, youth group over West Bank violence

Penny Wong said Australia calls on Israel to hold perpetrators of settler violence to account and to cease its ongoing settlement activity.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Putin taps economist to run defence, replacing Shoigu in unexpected move

Putin taps economist to run defence, replacing Shoigu in unexpected move

Russia's economists have so far largely ensured economic stability and growth despite toughest sanctions ever imposed on a major economy.
Mon May 13 2024
Iran's capacity to move oil reliant on Malaysian providers, US official says

Iran's capacity to move oil reliant on Malaysian providers, US official says

The US Treasury is increasing its focus on financing for groups routed through Southeast Asia.
Tue May 07 2024
US issues hundreds of sanctions targeting Russia, takes aim at Chinese companies

US issues hundreds of sanctions targeting Russia, takes aim at Chinese companies

20 companies based in mainland China and Hong Kong among hundreds of entities hit by wide-ranging move against Chinese companies so far.
Thu May 02 2024
Israeli PM Netanyahu says he will fight any sanctions on army battalions

Israeli PM Netanyahu says he will fight any sanctions on army battalions

Benjamin Netanyahu said he would fight against sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged rights violations.
Mon Apr 22 2024
US and Britain announce new Iran sanctions after missile and drone strike on Israel

US and Britain announce new Iran sanctions after missile and drone strike on Israel

The US announced new sanctions on Iran targeting its unmanned aerial vehicle production after its attack on Israel.
Fri Apr 19 2024
US and allies plan more Iran sanctions; Israel war cabinet to meet again

US and allies plan more Iran sanctions; Israel war cabinet to meet again

Hoping to steer Israel away from massive retaliation, the US and Europe flagged toughening of economic and political sanctions against Iran.
Wed Apr 17 2024
North Korea aims to switch to solid-fuel missiles for faster launches

North Korea aims to switch to solid-fuel missiles for faster launches

North Korea is developing missiles and nuclear weapons undeterred by sanctions in the wake of UN Security Council bans.
Wed Apr 03 2024
How Russia has managed to shake off the impact of sanctions – with a little help from its friends

How Russia has managed to shake off the impact of sanctions – with a little help from its friends

Fortunately for Russia, China has been a somewhat willing partner.
Sun Mar 03 2024
US to impose 'major sanctions' on Russia over Navalny death

US to impose 'major sanctions' on Russia over Navalny death

The latest sanctions on Russia will include the country's defense and industrial bases, along with sources of revenue for the economy.
Wed Feb 21 2024
EU adds Russia's biggest diamond producer Alrosa to sanctions list

EU adds Russia's biggest diamond producer Alrosa to sanctions list

The EU's diamond ban is done in coordination with G7 countries, which announced a similar ban in December.
Wed Jan 03 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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 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

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 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

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

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

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
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024