Dozens of US lawmakers call for release of former Pakistan PM Imran Khan
US lawmakers urges Joe Biden to use Washington's leverage with Pakistan to secure the release of jailed ex-PM Imran Khan.
Thu Oct 24 2024
US lawmakers meet Tibet's Dalai Lama, pressure China on talks
Tibetan tradition holds that the Dalai Lama is reincarnated after his death and current leader has said his successor may be found in India.
Wed Jun 19 2024
US Lawmakers reach deal to avert government shutdown ahead of deadline
US congressional leaders have come to an agreement to prevent a partial government shutdown slated for midnight on Friday, lawmakers said Wednesday.
Thu Feb 29 2024
Why a broad US TikTok ban is unlikely to take effect soon
US lawmakers launched two separate bills that allow the president to ban apps like TikTok on grounds they pose a risk to national security.
Fri Mar 24 2023
TikTok attacked for China ties as US lawmakers push for ban
Chew said TikTok has been "building what amounts to a firewall to seal off protected US user data from unauthorize foreign access.
Fri Mar 24 2023
US lawmakers push to rename Taiwan's de facto embassy in Washington
The United States, like most countries, does not have official ties with democratically governed Taiwan, but is its biggest international backer.
Fri Feb 04 2022
US lawmakers call for U.N. Uyghur rights report before China's Olympics
US lawmakers on Tuesday urged the United Nations' human rights office to release its assessment of China's policies in Xinjiang.
Wed Jan 19 2022
US lawmakers set hearing to probe events in Afghanistan
They were increasingly frustrated with events in Afghanistan, and they vowed to investigate what went wrong.
Wed Aug 18 2021
Bono tells US senators aid is security, not charity
The United States should not see the aid money it spends abroad as charity but as a vital national security tool, Irish rock star Bono told US lawmakers Tuesday.
Wed Apr 13 2016
Republicans clash with Obama over Syria refugee program
US lawmakers forged ahead Wednesday with efforts to freeze White House plans to resettle Syrian refugees after the Paris attacks, despite President Barack Obama's veto threat.
Thu Nov 19 2015
US lawmakers seek documents from Volkswagen, EPA
US lawmakers on Tuesday asked Volkswagen AG to turn over documents related to the company's diesel emissions scandal.
Wed Sep 30 2015
Congress probes growing 'Obamacare' tech fiasco
Furious US lawmakers demanded answers ahead of a Thursday hearing to probe the troubled "Obamacare" website.
Thu Oct 24 2013
Asian shares slip as US lawmakers dig in over shutdown
The dollar slipped further against the yen and euro as the budget stand-off on Capitol Hill approaches a seventh day with no end in sight.
Mon Oct 07 2013
Battle royal looms as Obama turns to Congress on Syria
War-weary US lawmakers earned a stunning victory Saturday as President Barack Obama bowed to their demand that he seek congressional approval for any military action against Syria.
Sun Sep 01 2013
US lawmakers split on whether to cut Egypt aid
Many lawmakers expressed concern that halting aid would further erode US influence over the most populous Arab country.
Sun Aug 18 2013
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024