Japan airport shut after likely WW2-era bomb explodes near runway, 87 flights cancelled
Miyazaki Airport shut its runway after the explosion caused a crater, deep in the middle of the taxiway next to the runway.
Wed Oct 02 2024
Iran’s strikes on Israel are the latest sign that the conflict in the Middle East is spiraling, presenting rising global security threats
Hezbollah has been sending rockets into northern Israel since start of the Gaza war, which began after Hamas and other forces invaded Israel
Wed Oct 02 2024
In address to Iran, Netanyahu says nowhere in Middle East out of Israel's reach
Benjamin Netanyahu blames the Iranian government for plunging the Middle East "deeper into war" at the cost of its own people.
Tue Oct 01 2024
How South Asian workers land in modern slavery in the Middle East
For thousands from India, Bangladesh, Nepal and other countries, shadowy recruiters and online slave markets turn dreams into nightmares.
Sat Sep 21 2024
Kamala Harris picks Minnesota's Tim Walz for vice president
Tim Walz has pushed a progressive agenda that includes free school meals, goals for tackling climate change, tax cuts for the middle class.
Wed Aug 07 2024
US says military moves in Middle East aimed at de-escalating tensions
Joe Biden will convene his national security team in the situation room to discuss developments in the Middle East, the White House said.
Mon Aug 05 2024
Current update on the situation in the Middle East
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, at this point, the evacuation of Malaysians, including students may not be necessary.
Wed Apr 17 2024
MYAirline in talks with new investors
MYAirline said it is in talks with "promising new investors after a sudden and unilateral termination of a share purchase agreement by an investor from the Middle East."
Thu Feb 29 2024
MYAirline secures investor from the Middle East - sources
Without citing the name of the investor, sources hoped MYAirline could now work towards resuming operations by the middle of this year.
Fri Jan 12 2024
Iran expanding production of highly enriched Uranium, IAEA says
Iran has been ramping up the production of highly enriched uranium, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Tuesday, reversing a slowdown that started in the middle of the year.
Wed Dec 27 2023
Soccer - Messi fit for Argentina qualifiers, says Scaloni
Lionel Messi has been out of action for almost a month in the middle of the season.
Thu Nov 16 2023
No Mideast peace without Palestinians' rights, UN told
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Thursday that there will be no peace in the Middle East if Palestinians do not fully enjoy their legitimate rights, reported Xinhua.
Fri Sep 22 2023
PM to present details on implementing targeted subsidies in Budget 2024
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim assured that any subsidy rationalisation would not burden the middle and lower-income groups.
Tue Sep 19 2023
Budget 2024: Govt to focus on empowering middle class, SMEs
Steven Sim Chee Keong said this is because the middle class group constituted the community that was the most affected during the pandemic.
Fri Sep 01 2023
US sues Texas over floating border barriers
Texas authorities began installing the string of buoys in the middle of the river, part of an initiative to deter migrants.
Tue Jul 25 2023