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UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce

UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce

Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Bollywood music composer A.R. Rahman, wife announce split

Bollywood music composer A.R. Rahman, wife announce split

Despite their deep love for each other, the couple have found that the tensions and difficulties created an insurmountable gap between them.
Wed Nov 20 2024
North Korea's Kim urges improved military capabilities for war

North Korea's Kim urges improved military capabilities for war

US, ally threats, and military confrontations with North Korea push tensions to "the worst phase in history," says Kim Jong Un.
Mon Nov 18 2024
INSIGHT - In US swing states, officials brace for conspiracy theories and violence

INSIGHT - In US swing states, officials brace for conspiracy theories and violence

The tensions are especially acute in Philadelphia, Atlanta and Detroit, major Democratic vote centers in crucial swing states.
Wed Oct 30 2024
AWANI Global: Germany-Malaysia: Thriving together in a multipolar world

AWANI Global: Germany-Malaysia: Thriving together in a multipolar world

Germany and Malaysia have fostered strong diplomatic ties and are significant trade partners. German Ambassador to Malaysia, H.E. Dr. Peter Blomeyer, discusses ways to further strengthen this partnership in a world increasingly shaped by global tensions and a multipolar landscape.
Sun Oct 13 2024
Myanmar and South China Sea to test ASEAN relevance in upcoming summit

Myanmar and South China Sea to test ASEAN relevance in upcoming summit

Myanmar's civil war and mounting tensions in the South China Sea risk corroding the ASEAN grouping's central role in the region.
Tue Oct 08 2024
OPR likely to be unchanged; Ringgit forecast at 4.25 vs USD year-end - Kenanga

OPR likely to be unchanged; Ringgit forecast at 4.25 vs USD year-end - Kenanga

Fiscal policy shifts and external risks, such as geopolitical tensions, could still influence the central bank's stance, says Kenanga.
Tue Oct 08 2024
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on firmer oil prices

Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on firmer oil prices

Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid expects the ringgit to remain soft as the tension in the Middle East has yet to subside.
Tue Oct 08 2024
Consider This: Middle East Crisis (Part 2) - Is Regional War Imminent?

Consider This: Middle East Crisis (Part 2) - Is Regional War Imminent?

The Israeli military has continued to carry out air raids across Lebanon, while also intensifying its strikes across Gaza over the past 48 hours. This after Iran launched a missile attack at Israel in response to Israeli assassinations of top Hamas and Hezbollah leaders. Amid the soaring violence and escalating tensions, how close are we to a regional war in the middle east? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Muath Seyam, Senior Fellow at the Asia Middle East Centre for Research and Dialogue.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Consider This: Middle East Crisis (Part 1) - Is Regional War Imminent?

Consider This: Middle East Crisis (Part 1) - Is Regional War Imminent?

The Israeli military has continued to carry out air raids across Lebanon, while also intensifying its strikes across Gaza over the past 48 hours. This after Iran launched a missile attack at Israel in response to Israeli assassinations of top Hamas and Hezbollah leaders. Amid the soaring violence and escalating tensions, how close are we to a regional war in the middle east? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Ferooze Ali, Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Law and International Relations at Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin in Terengganu.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Consider This: Youth Survey (Part 2) - Trust, Tensions, And Tomorrow

Consider This: Youth Survey (Part 2) - Trust, Tensions, And Tomorrow

Merdeka Center’s recently released National Youth Survey points to some troubling undercurrents, particularly around ethnic relations. With regional and social divides deepening among young people, how might these trends shape our country’s future? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Aziff Azuddin, Research Associate at IMAN Research, where he is Principal Investigator for the think tank’s research project on Malay Youth and Politics.
Thu Sep 26 2024
Consider This: Youth Survey (Part 1) - Trust, Tensions, And Tomorrow

Consider This: Youth Survey (Part 1) - Trust, Tensions, And Tomorrow

Merdeka Center’s recently released National Youth Survey points to some troubling undercurrents, particularly around ethnic relations. With regional and social divides deepening among young people, how might these trends shape our country’s future? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Ibrahim Ben Suffian, Co-founder & Programmes Director of Merdeka Center for Opinion Research.
Thu Sep 26 2024
More countries urge their citizens to leave Lebanon

More countries urge their citizens to leave Lebanon

More countries around the world are urging their citizens to evacuate Lebanon as tensions in the region intensify, following continued Israeli airstrikes on the country.
Thu Sep 26 2024
UN Security Council to hold emergency Lebanon session Wednesday

UN Security Council to hold emergency Lebanon session Wednesday

The UN Security Council (UNSC) will convene in an emergency session Wednesday to discuss escalating tensions in Lebanon.
Wed Sep 25 2024
‘Big storm’ coming, ASEAN must strengthen cohesion and unity - Kishore Mahbubani

‘Big storm’ coming, ASEAN must strengthen cohesion and unity - Kishore Mahbubani

Amid rising US-China tensions, Kishore Mahbubani urges ASEAN leaders to unite to navigate the challenging geopolitical landscape
Sat Sep 14 2024
'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