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Up to US to decide what to do with decommissioned HAWK missiles, Taiwan says

Up to US to decide what to do with decommissioned HAWK missiles, Taiwan says

The United States and its allies have provided billions of dollars of weapons to Ukraine since Russia attacked the country.
Wed Nov 13 2024
US tracking nearly 500 incidents of civilian harm during Israel's Gaza war

US tracking nearly 500 incidents of civilian harm during Israel's Gaza war

The incidents are being collected by a formal mechanism for tracking and assessing any reported misuse of US-origin weapons.
Fri Nov 01 2024
Iran's nuclear facilities unaffected by Israeli attack, says IAEA chief

Iran's nuclear facilities unaffected by Israeli attack, says IAEA chief

Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi has confirmed that Iran's nuclear facilities were not affected in the latest Israeli attack.
Sun Oct 27 2024
What we know about North Korean troops joining Russia’s war in Ukraine

What we know about North Korean troops joining Russia’s war in Ukraine

Analysts say North Korea could benefit from providing weapons and troops by gaining experience and insight from operating on a battlefield.
Fri Oct 25 2024
Lebanese flee as blasts hit Beirut, Israel warns of strikes on Hezbollah finance arm

Lebanese flee as blasts hit Beirut, Israel warns of strikes on Hezbollah finance arm

On Sunday Israel said it hit Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters and an underground weapons workshop in Beirut.
Sun Oct 20 2024
North Korea's Kim Jong Un wants to speed up becoming a nuclear superpower

North Korea's Kim Jong Un wants to speed up becoming a nuclear superpower

North Korea is also working on a submarine drone that could be developed to carry nuclear weapons, possibly with the help of Russia.
Tue Oct 08 2024
North Korea's Kim Jong Un says country to increase number of nuclear weapons, KCNA says

North Korea's Kim Jong Un says country to increase number of nuclear weapons, KCNA says

A strong military presence is needed to face "the various threats posed by the United States and its followers," says Kim Jong Un.
Tue Sep 10 2024
South Korea to deploy 'StarWars' laser weapons targeting North Korean drones

South Korea to deploy 'StarWars' laser weapons targeting North Korean drones

The drone-zapping laser weapons the South Korean military has developed with Hanwha Aerospace are effective, cheap, quiet and invisible.
Thu Jul 11 2024
Putin says Russia may deliver weapons to North Korea

Putin says Russia may deliver weapons to North Korea

Vladimir Putin hinted Russia might supply weapons to North Korea in response to the West arming Ukraine.
Fri Jun 21 2024
ANALYSIS - Paris Olympics crowd scans fuel AI surveillance fears

ANALYSIS - Paris Olympics crowd scans fuel AI surveillance fears

When the games open in late July, these systems will scan the crowds, check for abandoned packages, detect weapons, and more.
Sun Jun 16 2024
Putin says Russia could deploy missiles in striking distance of the West

Putin says Russia could deploy missiles in striking distance of the West

Russian President Vladimir Putin said the West was wrong to assume Russia would never use nuclear weapons.
Thu Jun 06 2024
Philippines says troops held weapons but did not point at Chinese coast guard

Philippines says troops held weapons but did not point at Chinese coast guard

China's foreign ministry said the Philippines' actions at the shoal, which it calls Renai Reef, were illegal.
Tue Jun 04 2024
FACTBOX - Who are Israel’s main weapons suppliers and who has halted exports?

FACTBOX - Who are Israel’s main weapons suppliers and who has halted exports?

The US has long been by far the largest arms supplier to its closest Middle East ally, followed by Germany and Italy.
Sat May 18 2024
US House votes to force weapons shipments to Israel, rebuking Biden

US House votes to force weapons shipments to Israel, rebuking Biden

Republicans accused Joe Biden of turning his back on Israel after facing widespread pro-Palestinian protests.
Fri May 17 2024
US warns Israel that Rafah invasion will jeopardise weapons supply as assault continues

US warns Israel that Rafah invasion will jeopardise weapons supply as assault continues

President Joe Biden warned the U.S. would withhold arms if Israel invaded Rafah, saying Washington's weapons should not be used in the southern Gaza city.
Thu May 09 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
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