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Lebanon awaits truce proposals after US envoy expresses hope

Lebanon awaits truce proposals after US envoy expresses hope

A senior US official says he sees "a shot" at a truce soon in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
Thu Nov 14 2024
Gaza ceasefire negotiations extend to another day as death toll exceeds 40,000

Gaza ceasefire negotiations extend to another day as death toll exceeds 40,000

This round of negotiations opened on Thursday, and the talks would resume on Friday for a second day, Qatari and US officials said.
Fri Aug 16 2024
Three Sept. 11 suspects agree to plead guilty at Guantanamo

Three Sept. 11 suspects agree to plead guilty at Guantanamo

A US official said the plea deals almost certainly involved guilty pleas in exchange for taking the death penalty off the table.
Thu Aug 01 2024
US has 'undeniable complicity' in Gaza war killings, say former US officials

US has 'undeniable complicity' in Gaza war killings, say former US officials

The 12 former government officials said the administration was violating US laws through its support for Israel.
Wed Jul 03 2024
Biden's airing of Gaza ceasefire proposal pushes Netanyahu toward a deal

Biden's airing of Gaza ceasefire proposal pushes Netanyahu toward a deal

Despite the obstacles, US officials say that by publicly airing the Israeli proposal, Joe Biden can kick-start renewed discussions.
Thu Jun 06 2024
Iran's capacity to move oil reliant on Malaysian providers, US official says

Iran's capacity to move oil reliant on Malaysian providers, US official says

The US Treasury is increasing its focus on financing for groups routed through Southeast Asia.
Tue May 07 2024
US racing to prepare Gaza jetty by May 1, says US official

US racing to prepare Gaza jetty by May 1, says US official

The United States is working hard to prepare a landing jetty which would facilitate aid to Gaza by sea, a senior US official said.
Fri Mar 22 2024
EXPLAINER - Will TikTok be banned in the US and what is next for the bill?

EXPLAINER - Will TikTok be banned in the US and what is next for the bill?

US officials warn TikTok's management is beholden to the Chinese government.
Fri Mar 15 2024
US delays sale of assault rifles to Israel over settler violence - Sources

US delays sale of assault rifles to Israel over settler violence - Sources

Joe Biden and other senior US officials warned repeatedly that Israel must act to stop violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians.
Thu Dec 14 2023
Xi told Biden Taiwan is biggest, most dangerous issue in bilateral ties - US official

Xi told Biden Taiwan is biggest, most dangerous issue in bilateral ties - US official

Joe Biden responded by assuring Xi Jinping that Washington was determined to maintain peace in the region.
Thu Nov 16 2023
Kabul airport attack 'mastermind' killed by Taliban - US officials

Kabul airport attack 'mastermind' killed by Taliban - US officials

The Taliban have killed an Islamic State militant who was the "mastermind" behind a suicide attack at Kabul's international airport in 2021.
Wed Apr 26 2023
Who could replace World Bank President David Malpass?

Who could replace World Bank President David Malpass?

Here are names being floated by US officials, climate change experts, and global development peers as possible candidates for the job.
Thu Feb 16 2023
Downed Chinese balloon aimed for Hawaii but was blown off course - US official

Downed Chinese balloon aimed for Hawaii but was blown off course - US official

The balloon drifted across Alaska's Aleutian Islands, then Canada and the central US before it was shot down by the US military.
Thu Feb 16 2023
Iran blacklists nearly 60 US officials for top commander's assassination

Iran blacklists nearly 60 US officials for top commander's assassination

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said Iran is investigating the US assassination of a commander.
Mon Jan 02 2023
US weighs new COVID rules for travellers from China, US officials say

US weighs new COVID rules for travellers from China, US officials say

The move comes after Japan, India and Malaysia announced stepped-up rules on travellers from China in the last 24 hours.
Wed Dec 28 2022
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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