If China wants Taiwan it should also take back land from Russia, president says
Lai Ching-te references the 1858 Treaty of Aigun, where China cedes a large territory in today's Russian Far East to the Russian Empire.
Mon Sep 02 2024
Protests erupt as Armenia nears peace deal with Azerbaijan
Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan said the country would not accept Baku's demands that it change its constitution.
Thu Jun 13 2024
World unprepared for another pandemic as WHO treaty talks push on
Countries make a last push to agree a way forward for a pandemic treaty amid fears the political climate for agreement could sour.
Fri May 31 2024
EXPLAINER - What is South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ?
South Africa and Israel are signatories to the 1948 Genocide Convention giving the ICJ jurisdiction to rule on disputes over the treaty.
Sat May 18 2024
Plastic talks end without agreement on curbing production
Countries wrangled over whether the treaty should address how to tackle the overproduction of plastic.
Tue Apr 30 2024
UN plastic treaty talks grapple with re-use, recycle, reduce debate
A third round of UN negotiations to try deliver the world's first treaty to control plastic pollution has drawn more than 500 proposals.
Mon Nov 20 2023
Taiwan hopeful of reaching tax deal with US next year
The agreement, similar to a treaty, would facilitate investment, protect against tax evasion and allow businesses in both the United States and Taiwan to avoid double taxation.
Wed Oct 25 2023
Russian parliament completes passage of law shifting stance on nuclear test ban treaty
Russia's parliament completed the passage of a law on Wednesday that withdraws Moscow's ratification of the global treaty banning nuclear weapons tests.
Wed Oct 25 2023
World Court to hear Armenia's demand for Azerbaijan withdrawal
Both states accuse each other before the ICJ of violating a UN anti-discrimination treaty.
Fri Oct 06 2023
FACTBOX - Travis King: What happened to other US soldiers who defected to North Korea?
Here are some cases that have occurred since the 1950-1953 Korean War ended with an armistice rather than a peace treaty.
Thu Sep 28 2023
Sulawesi SEA treaty does not involve Ambalat block - Mohamad
Wisma Putra had issued a clarification on June 20 that the Sulawesi Sea Treaty, did not involve the maritime borders in the exclusive economic zone and the continental shelf between both countries.
Tue Aug 15 2023
Malaysia-Brunei ink MoU in youth and sports, Syariah judiciary
Also signed was a treaty on the International Transfer of Prisoners.
Thu Aug 03 2023
US soldier in North Korea not the first to flee to the secretive state
Here are some cases that have occurred since the 1950-1953 Korean War ended with an armistice rather than a peace treaty.
Wed Jul 19 2023
EXPLAINER: What would happen if Ukraine joined NATO?
Any expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization must be agreed by all 31 members.
Wed Jul 05 2023
Foreign minister: Do not use Malaysia-Indonesia maritime border treaty as issue to score political points
If any doubts arise, the parties involved can refer the matter to Parliament or the government, said Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir.
Thu Jun 22 2023
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024