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Explainer - What is the Espionage Act and what might it mean for Donald Trump?

Explainer - What is the Espionage Act and what might it mean for Donald Trump?

Former US President Donald Trump has become the most high-profile person ever to face criminal charges under the Espionage Act.
Wed Jun 14 2023
US whistleblower Snowden gets a Russian passport -TASS

US whistleblower Snowden gets a Russian passport -TASS

US authorities have for years wanted Snowden returned to the United States to face a criminal trial on espionage charges.
Sat Dec 03 2022
Trump mulling pardons on last full day in power

Trump mulling pardons on last full day in power

For Trump, the main piece of unfinished business is now the expected slew of pardons that he is reported to be preparing.
Tue Jan 19 2021
U.S. whistleblower Edward Snowden to seek Russian citizenship

U.S. whistleblower Edward Snowden to seek Russian citizenship

U.S. whistleblower Edward Snowden will apply for Russian citizenship in addition to his U.S. citizenship.
Mon Nov 02 2020
How does the Nobel Peace Prize work?

How does the Nobel Peace Prize work?

Nominations are secret for 50 years, but those who nominate can choose to divulge their choices.
Mon Oct 05 2020
A Nobel for Thunberg? In the age of climate change and virus, it is possible

A Nobel for Thunberg? In the age of climate change and virus, it is possible

This year's Nobel Peace Prize could go to green campaigner Greta Thunberg and the Fridays for Future movement.
Thu Sep 17 2020
Russian hackers stole U.S. cyber secrets from NSA - media reports

Russian hackers stole U.S. cyber secrets from NSA - media reports

The theft included information on penetrating foreign computer networks and protecting against cyber attacks and is likely to be viewed as one of the most significant security breaches to date.
Fri Oct 06 2017
#MorningBrief: Top 5 News (Jan 19)

#MorningBrief: Top 5 News (Jan 19)

Here is the list of key news you need to know today.
Thu Jan 19 2017
Whistleblower Snowden can apply for Russian passport next year, RIA cites lawyer

Whistleblower Snowden can apply for Russian passport next year, RIA cites lawyer

Former U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden has been allowed to remain in Russia for another three years and will next year qualify to apply for Russian citizenship.
Wed Jan 18 2017
NSA to shut down bulk phone surveillance programme by Sunday

NSA to shut down bulk phone surveillance programme by Sunday

NSA will end its wide-ranging surveillance programme by 11:59 p.m. EST Saturday (4:59 a.m. GMT Sunday) and expects to have the new, scaled-back system in place by then, the White House said.
Mon Nov 30 2015
Edward Snowden draws crowd with Twitter debut

Edward Snowden draws crowd with Twitter debut

Edward Snowden has come in from the cold - on Twitter.
Wed Sep 30 2015
Internet has unearthed more racist Google Maps results

Internet has unearthed more racist Google Maps results

There are some very bad words getting onto Google Maps these days.
Fri May 22 2015
France passes a bill to legalize Edward Snowden-style whistleblowing

France passes a bill to legalize Edward Snowden-style whistleblowing

The French passed an amendment that legalizes the leak of information by intelligence employees if they want to expose an abuse of power by their own authorities.
Sat Apr 18 2015
Ten things to look out for on Oscars night

Ten things to look out for on Oscars night

Here are 10 things to look out for at the 87th Oscars on Sunday.
Sun Feb 22 2015
Oliver Stone to make Snowden film

Oliver Stone to make Snowden film

Oliver Stone would write and direct the film with his long-term producing partner Moritz Borman.
Tue Jun 03 2014
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN

One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN

The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024