Saudi Arabia - Israel normalisation: Will it happen?
Most top diplomats are doubtful that any Saudi-Israel normalisation deal would come to fruition in the short term.
Wed Sep 06 2023
China's top diplomat told of possible Pelosi Taiwan trip in July, US official says
Blinken discussed the potential for Pelosi's visit with counterpart Wang Yi during a G20 meeting in Bali that lasted more than five hours.
Wed Aug 03 2022
Biden's top diplomat calls for deeper Japan ties as China, North Korea cast shadow
Their visit to Tokyo and Seoul is the first overseas visit by top cabinet members of President Joe Biden's team.
Tue Mar 16 2021
Taiwan-Biden ties off to strong start with invite for top diplomat
Taiwan's Foreign Ministry lauded the attendance of Hsiao, who is close to Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen.
Thu Jan 21 2021
Trump fires top diplomat Tillerson after clashes, taps Pompeo
Trump tapped the CIA's deputy director, Gina Haspel, to replace Pompeo at the intelligence agency.
Tue Mar 13 2018
Pakistan's top diplomat pushes back on U.S. claims of militant support
While US officials have long been critical of the role Pakistan has played in Afghanistan, senior officials have been more pointed in recent days about Islamabad's alleged support for militant groups.
Fri Oct 06 2017
Still seeking top diplomat, Trump taunts China
The taunt came two days after Trump risked offending Beijing by accepting a call from the Taiwanese president, and heralded the prospect of a trade battle between the world's largest economies.
Mon Dec 05 2016
France voices impatience over EgyptAir crash probe
France's top diplomat has told his Egyptian counterpart that the French families who lost loved ones in the May 19 EgyptAir crash are impatient for answers
Thu Aug 04 2016
Beijing summons G7 envoys over South China Sea statement
Beijing has summoned top diplomatic representatives from the Group of Seven nations to express anger at their statement on the South China Sea.
Wed Apr 13 2016
UN holds first-ever hearings to pick world's top diplomat
Candidates vying to become the next UN sec-gen fielded questions on global crises -- from climate change to Middle East conflict -- during the first-ever hearings to choose the world's top diplomat.
Wed Apr 13 2016
Rebels down warplane ahead of Russia, Ukraine meeting
Pro-Russian rebels on Sunday shot down a Ukrainian fighter jet ahead of urgent talks between Kiev and Moscow's top diplomats to defuse tensions over fighting in the east of the ex-Soviet nation.
Sun Aug 17 2014
Gaza toll passes 1,000 as truce extension urged
The death toll in Gaza soared to more than 1,000 Saturday as bodies were pulled from the rubble during a 12-hour truce top diplomats urged Israel and Hamas to extend.
Sat Jul 26 2014
Syria opposition chief presses Russia on Assad
Syria's opposition leader met Russia's top diplomat on Tuesday in a bid to persuade Moscow to push its ally Damascus to agree to a transitional government for the war-scarred nation.
Tue Feb 04 2014
Israel, Palestinians trade barbs over settler homes
Israeli plans for 1,000 new settler homes in annexed east Jerusalem are "destroying" efforts by Washington's top diplomat to revive the peace process.
Sun Jun 09 2013
World powers, Iran 'far apart' in nuclear stalemate
Iran and world powers have failed to break the deadlock in the crisis over Tehran's nuclear drive, with the EU's top diplomat and chief negotiator saying the positions were still "far apart".
Sun Apr 07 2013
ANALYSIS - Australia legislated a teen social media ban, it has to figure out how to enforce it
The study, will likely set course for lawmakers and tech platforms around the world as they navigate a push to age-restrict social media.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Will the fragile peace between Hezbollah and Israel hold?
Hezbollah continues to claim that it defeated the Israeli military in Lebanon and says its forces will ensure IDF adheres to the ceasefire.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Robotic-assisted prostate cancer surgery, a quick recovery option
Prostate cancer is experienced by one in 120 men in Malaysia, especially those above the age of 50.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Astro AWANI shines with five wins at MPRA 2024
Astro AWANI excels after winning five awards at the Malaysia Public Relations Awards 2024 in Kuala Lumpur
Fri Nov 29 2024
Flood situation continues to worsen, victims exceed 120,000
The flood situation across the country continues to worsen, with the number of victims in nine states reaching 120,272 people
Fri Nov 29 2024
Starbucks serves South Koreans coffee and glimpse into the North
Hundreds show up for the opening of the US coffeehouse chain's newest store in an observatory near the city of Gimpo.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Big tech says Australia "rushed" social media ban for youths under 16
A trial of methods to enforce it will start in January with the ban to take effect by Nov. 2025.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Putin denies he tried to frighten Merkel with dog Koni
Angela Merkel wrote in her new memoir "Freedom" that, Vladimir Putin sometimes brought the pet to meetings with foreign guests.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Vocational college student murder: We saw victim beaten in hostel room - Witness
The prosecution witnesses say they did not report the incident to the hostel warden for fear of being beaten like the victim.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Don't bring small children to observe river water level, say - Police
State police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat urges the public to remain vigilant about the rising level of the river.
Fri Nov 29 2024