
More than 70 dead after militant attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan
The assaults were the most widespread in years by ethnic forces fighting a decades-long insurgency to win secession of the province.
Tue Aug 27 2024

Former Hong Kong independence group leader gets 43 months under security law
Tony Chung, 20, was charged with secession, under a sweeping national security law, and money laundering in October 2020.
Tue Nov 23 2021

The impact of the national security law on Hong Kong
China imposed national security legislation in Hong Kong this year, making anything Beijing regards as subversion, secession, terrorism or colluding with foreign forces punishable.
Wed Jan 06 2021

Spanish judge orders custody for Catalan leaders pending trial
A Spanish judge ordered nine Catalan secessionist leaders to be held in custody on Thursday pending a potential trial over the region's independence push.
Fri Nov 03 2017

Catalonia baulks at formal independence declaration to allow talks
In a much-anticipated speech to the Catalan parliament, Carles Puigdemont made only a symbolic declaration, claiming a mandate to launch secession but suspending any formal steps to that end.
Wed Oct 11 2017

Khamenei says Iran, Turkey must act against Kurdish secession - TV
Relations have generally been cool between Shi'ite Iran and mainly Sunni Turkey, a NATO member.
Thu Oct 05 2017

Spain's King condemns Catalan leaders as thousands take to streets
Spain's King Felipe VI on Tuesday accused Catalan secessionist leaders of shattering democratic principles and dividing Catalan society.
Wed Oct 04 2017

Nigerian secessionists greet Trump as help against Muslim north
Shouting "Biafra for Trump", protesters held up U.S. flags and pictures of Trump in Port Harcourt, while also brandishing the Biafran flag and warning about Muslim influence in Nigeria.
Sat Jan 21 2017

Unity is Strength: Have we Malaysians not learnt from our own history?
Any call for secession within Malaysia is unbecoming and highly seditious, and should be considered treachery, punishable under the Malaysian Penal Code.
Thu Jun 09 2016

Could the Federation of Malaysia really come apart?
Mohd Hazmi Mohd Rusli believes that calls for states within Malaysia to secede are uncalled for. Instead, all Malaysians should work together for the betterment of the nation.
Sun Oct 18 2015

Adenan: Malaysia a big umbrella, providing protection, security and prosperity
"There is no need to leave Malaysia, it is a stupid talk. More power to Sarawak, yes; but secession - no," said Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Adenan Satem.
Tue Aug 11 2015

Sarawak will remain in Malaysia, says Riot
He says the gathering held in Kuching yesterday to mark the anniversary of Sarawak's independence from the British only reflected the sentiment of the participants, not the state government's.
Thu Jul 23 2015

Sabah has no reason to leave Malaysia - Musa
The Sabah Chief Minister says Sabah is lucky to be able to work with the federal government to be on par with other states in the country.
Thu Jul 23 2015

Sarawak government does not support secession, says CM Adenan
Tan Sri Adenan Satem said Sarawak government does not agree to the state's secession from Malaysia.
Wed Jul 22 2015

Johor secession: Will police investigate Johor prince?
Questions are being asked if Inspector-General of Police will investigate Johor price Tunku Idris Sultan Ibrahim under the Sedition Act 1948 for his Johor secession upload on Instagram.
Sat Jun 20 2015

Astronomers reveal 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere
Astronomers find three layers on a scorching gas planet orbiting a star larger and hotter than the sun.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Public flips car involved in road accident to rescue child
According to JBPM, members of the public at the scene took initial action to rescue the victim before the fire brigade arrived.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant
Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today
So far, 20 prosecution witnesses, including the two children, have been called for this trial, according to the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit
Emmanuel Macron says showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas
Netanyahu accuse Hamas of acting "in an unspeakably cynical manner" by placing body of a Gaza woman in the coffin instead of Shiri Bibas.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say
The US is a co-chair along with Malaysia of a working group on climate mitigation, or ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports
The group hopes Tesla will invest strategically, believing it's interested in acquiring Nissan's US plants, the report says.
Fri Feb 21 2025

185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco
The children have been handed over to their families on bond with conditions by the court.
Fri Feb 21 2025

IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government
The move will eliminate roughly 6% of the agency's workforce in the midst of the busy tax-filing season.
Fri Feb 21 2025