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US State Department official resigns, says US report on Gaza inaccurate

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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
'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