US State Department official resigns, says US report on Gaza inaccurate
There is so clearly a right and wrong, and what is in that report is wrong, says Stacy Gilbert.
Fri May 31 2024
US orders government personnel, family members to leave Haiti
Kidnapping is widespread, and victims regularly include US citizens, the State Department said.
Fri Jul 28 2023
2 dead in shooting incident near US consulate in Jeddah
The US State Department confirmed that a shooting incident occurred Wednesday near the US Consulate General in the Red Sea port city of Jeddah.
Thu Jun 29 2023
Melaka dept heads warned for failing to show serious performance
Melaka CM Sulaiman Md Ali has pledged not to compromise with any heads or officers of state departments who failed to display commitment in their performance.
Wed Dec 14 2022
State Department says saddened by death of US journalist covering Qatar World Cup
The US State Department is saddened to hear of the death of CBS sports journalist Grant Wahl in Qatar while covering the World Cup, State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said in a statement.
Sat Dec 10 2022
Human trafficking: KDN to send complete report to US State Dept - Hamzah
KDN) will send a complete report, including a video documentary recording of Malaysia's efforts to address human trafficking issues, to the US State Department.
Thu Aug 04 2022
Special Select Committee wants govt agencies to provide explanation on issue of forced labour
The relevant government agencies must provide an explanation regarding Malaysia's ranking in Tier 3 of the Trafficking in Persons 2021 Report issued by the US State Department.
Thu Jul 21 2022
Malaysia aims better ranking in US' human trafficking report
Abd Jalil said at present, the US State Department placed Malaysia on Tier 3 Watch List in its Trafficking in Persons report.
Tue Mar 01 2022
Blinken halts Asia trip after COVID-19 case in US travelling group
Blinken would return to Washington to mitigate infection risks "out of an abundance of caution", a State Department spokesperson said.
Thu Dec 16 2021
State Department declines to say if Ghani still Afghan president
"This is something that we are working on with the international community," State Department spokesman Ned Price responded.
Tue Aug 17 2021
Taliban appear intent on 'battlefield victory' - State Department
The US State Department said it is working to forge an international consensus behind the need for an Afghanistan peace accord.
Thu Aug 12 2021
U.S. offers $10 million for tips on foreign hackers
The U.S. State Department said in a statement that certain malicious cyber operations targeting U.S. critical infrastructure.
Thu Jul 15 2021
KSM to continue improving initiatives on labour issues - Saravanan
The Ministry of Human Resources (KSM) will continue to give attention to labour issues, especially those involving foreign workers, and continue to implement improvements to existing initiatives.
Mon Jul 05 2021
Blinken condemns rocket attacks in call with Palestinian leader Abbas - State Department
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in a telephone conversation with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, condemned rocket attacks and called for de-escalation of tensions between Palestine and Israel.
Thu May 13 2021
US expected to sanction Russians over Navalny poisoning - Sources
The State Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the possibility of sanctions.
Tue Mar 02 2021
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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