North Korea says it test-fired new hypersonic missile
Pyongyang called on the United States and South Korea to scrap their "double standards" on weapons programmes to restart diplomatic talks.
Wed Sep 29 2021
Surge in North Koreans slipping into Thailand - Immigration
Thailand is on a popular transit route for North Koreans defecting from the impoverished communist state.
Tue Aug 01 2017
Trump pledges to act 'very strongly' on North Korea missile threat
U.S. President Donald Trump vowed on Thursday to confront North Korea "very strongly" following its latest missile test.
Fri Jul 07 2017
North Korea says first intercontinental ballistic missile test successful
US officials said they believed Tuesday's test was of an ICBM, marking a milestone in Pyongyang's missile development.
Wed Jul 05 2017
North Korea tests another missile; Seoul says dashes hopes for peace
A South Korean military official said the missile appeared to be an upgraded, extended-range version of the North's solid-fuel submarine-launched missile.
Sun May 21 2017
China calls for restraint after North Korea missile launch
China called on Sunday for restraint and for no party to do anything to exacerbate tension after North Korea fired a ballistic missile in defiance of calls to rein in its weapons programme.
Sun May 14 2017
China sees chance of six-party talks with North Korea
North Korea said this week it had successfully test-fired a new type of medium- to long-range ballistic missile.
Sat Feb 18 2017
Watchdog says has received Syrian chemical weapons details
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons has received an initial disclosure from the Syrian government of its chemical weapons programme.
Fri Sep 20 2013
S.Korea leader says only regime fall will change North
North Korea will never ditch its nuclear weapons programme unless there is a change in regime says South Korean president Lee Myung-Bak.
Fri Feb 15 2013
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
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