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