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EU Commission President calls on Israel, Iran to refrain from escalation

EU Commission President calls on Israel, Iran to refrain from escalation

It is absolutely necessary that the region remains stable and that all sides restrain from further action, said Ursula von der Leyen.
Fri Apr 19 2024
Taylor Swift named Time's 'Person of the Year,' capping her record-breaking 2023

Taylor Swift named Time's 'Person of the Year,' capping her record-breaking 2023

Taylor Swift is the first person from the arts to be honored for her success as an entertainer, Time magazine said.
Fri Dec 08 2023
Macron tells Xi to reason with Russia for Ukraine peace

Macron tells Xi to reason with Russia for Ukraine peace

Macron also asked Xi to press Russia to comply with international rules on non-proliferation of nuclear weapons.
Thu Apr 06 2023
Rishi Sunak strikes post-Brexit Northern Ireland deal with EU

Rishi Sunak strikes post-Brexit Northern Ireland deal with EU

The agreement marks a high-risk strategy for Sunak just four months after he took office.
Tue Feb 28 2023
Historic new year for Croatia as it joins euro, Schengen area

Historic new year for Croatia as it joins euro, Schengen area

Croatia joins both the EU's border-free Schengen zone and the euro common currency.
Mon Jan 02 2023
What progress is the EU making on ending its reliance on Russian energy?

What progress is the EU making on ending its reliance on Russian energy?

European Union leaders say they will block Russian oil imports arriving by sea by the end of 2022.
Sat Jul 02 2022
EU preparing emergency plan for energy crisis

EU preparing emergency plan for energy crisis

The European Union (EU) Commission chief said they are working on a plan that will be announced in the middle of July over energy crisis.
Sat Jul 02 2022
Ukraine becomes EU membership candidate as Donbas battles reach 'fearsome climax'

Ukraine becomes EU membership candidate as Donbas battles reach 'fearsome climax'

Zelenskiy urges West to speed up heavy weapons deliveries.
Fri Jun 24 2022
Russia seeks to put stranglehold on twin Ukrainian cities

Russia seeks to put stranglehold on twin Ukrainian cities

Zelenskiy warns that Moscow is seeking to destroy the industrial Donbas region where it has focused its attacks.
Wed May 25 2022
EU exploring ways to use Russian oligarchs' frozen assets to rebuild Ukraine

EU exploring ways to use Russian oligarchs' frozen assets to rebuild Ukraine

Von der Leyen also said she favoured coupling the long-term reconstruction of Ukraine with reforms needed for it to join the European Union.
Fri May 20 2022
EU to ban three Russian state-owned broadcasters - von der Leyen

EU to ban three Russian state-owned broadcasters - von der Leyen

"We should not give them a stage anymore to spread these lies," says European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Wed May 04 2022
Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now

Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now

The eastern regions of Kharkiv, Donetsk and Luhansk are seeing the worst of the fighting after Russian forces withdrew from around Kyiv.
Thu Apr 07 2022
Malaysia in talks with big countries on recognition of MySejahtera's vaccination cert

Malaysia in talks with big countries on recognition of MySejahtera's vaccination cert

Khairy said MOSTI is in talks with all major countries for other destinations such as tourism and investment to recognise MySejahtera.
Tue Apr 05 2022
EU accepts Malaysia's COVID-19 vaccination and test certificates

EU accepts Malaysia's COVID-19 vaccination and test certificates

The decision of the European Commission on the recognition comes into force effective today.
Mon Apr 04 2022
Factbox - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus

Factbox - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus

EU will donate a further 200 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to poorer countries and close gaps in its own vaccination coverage.
Wed Sep 15 2021
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024