Fierce fighting in northern Gaza as Israel defends itself at World Court
Israel defends the military necessity of its Gaza offensive at the International Court of Justice.
Fri May 17 2024
Taliban defends record on women as UN looks at path forward
The Taliban say they respect rights in line with their interpretation of Islamic law.
Wed Nov 22 2023
Indonesia defends haze-fighting effort after Malaysia urges action
Forest fires in some parts of Indonesia have declined and no haze had been detected moving to M'sia, Indonesia's environment minister said.
Fri Oct 06 2023
Warner Bros defends 'Barbie' film's world map as 'child-like'
The map in Barbie Land is a whimsical, child-like crayon drawing with no intended significance, Warner Bros studio said.
Fri Jul 07 2023
FIFA releases footage and stands by decision over controversial Japan goal
FIFA has defended the VAR verdict that saw Japan score a controversial goal against Spain, knocking Germany out of the World Cup.
Fri Dec 02 2022
Prabakaran defends Batu seat in terrific 10-cornered fight
PH defended the Batu seat in the GE15 when incumbent P. Prabakaran won in style over nine other challengers.
Sat Nov 19 2022
By-election: Warisan defends Bugaya state seat
Warisan defended the Bugaya state seat via its candidate Jamil Hamzah in the by-election with a majority of 6,629 votes.
Sat Nov 19 2022
GE15: Shahril Hamdan loses in Alor Gajah, Mas Ermieyati defends Masjid Tanah
BN's bet on UMNO Information Chief Shahril Sufian Hamdan in Alor Gajah failed when he lost in his first attempt for a parliamentary seat.
Sat Nov 19 2022
Kiandee defends Beluran seat on PN ticket, setting up clash with BN in five-cornered fight
The five-term Beluran MP was dropped from Gabungan Rakyat Sabahs (GRS) list of candidates after the coalition made way for Barisan Nasional to field its candidate Benedict Asmat in the seat.
Tue Nov 08 2022
Reezal Merican to be retained in Cabinet if he defends Kepala Batas seat - Ismail Sabri
Ismail Sabri has assured Reezal Merican will be reappointed as a Cabinet minister if BN forms the government and the BN candidate wins the Kepala Batas seat.
Wed Nov 02 2022
Myanmar military defends deadly air strike after accusations of war crime
The jet strike in the northern state of Kachin killed civilians, local singers and officers of the Kachin Independence Army.
Tue Oct 25 2022
Japan PM defends decision on state funeral for slain Abe
Kishida's decision to hold the funeral to be paid for by the state, has aroused widespread public opposition.
Thu Sep 08 2022
Myanmar defends executions as 'justice for the people' as condemnation grows
Zaw said the men were given due process and insisted those executed were not democracy activists, but killers deserving of their punishment.
Tue Jul 26 2022
Pan Gon defends Mohd Farizal over loss to Bahrain
National head coach Kim Pan Gon has refused to speak on goalkeeper Mohd Farizal Marlias' late rash action after watching his team lose 1-2 to Bahrain in the 2023 Asian Cup Qualifiers last night.
Sun Jun 12 2022
Facing international criticism, Singapore defends Malaysian's execution
Singapore government says the death penalty is a deterrent against drug trafficking and most of its citizens support capital punishment.
Thu Apr 28 2022