Six Malaysian Battalion (MALBATT) members injured in Lebanon blast - MAF
The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) confirmed that six members of the Malaysian Battalion (MALBATT) were injured in an explosion near Saida Stadium, Lebanon, today.
Fri Nov 08 2024
Ringgit opens higher despite stronger US dollar on Trump's return to presidency
President-elect Trump is expected to favour populist measures which could drive higher domestic demand and corporate earnings growth.
Thu Nov 07 2024
AWANI Tonight: U.S. Election: What a Trump victory means for Gaza
Chatham House Thinktank's Bronwen Maddox weighs in on what a Trump victory means for the conflict in the Middle East, particularly the Israel-Hamas war.
Wed Nov 06 2024
At least 89 people missing from floods in eastern Spain
More than 200 people were confirmed to have died after heavy rains caused waterways to overflow, creating flash floods.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Control of US Congress at stake in tight election battle
The outcome is crucial for how easily the US presidential election winner can govern until the next congressional elections in 2026.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Voters overwhelmingly say U.S. democracy is under threat as voting enters final hours
Democracy and the economy ranked by far as the most important issues for voters, with around a third of respondents citing each.
Wed Nov 06 2024
EXPLAINER - Don't be fooled by early US vote counts: They might be misleading
How it all plays out will depend on how and when large numbers of mail-in or early ballots are processed and counted in different states.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Consider This: 2024 US Election (Part 1) — Gaza and the Ballot
It’s Election Day in the US, and swing state Michigan is in the spotlight. Michigan has the country’s largest proportion of Arab-Americans, and was once a Democratic stronghold. But frustrations over America’s support for Israel in its war on Gaza, means that in Michigan, the race between Kamala Herris and Donald Trump is impossibly close. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Professor Saeed Khan, Founding member of the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding. He’s also an associate professor of Near Eastern and Asian Studies at Wayne State University.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Georgia poll worker threatened to bomb election workers, US prosecutors say
Prosecutors said the letter ended with a handwritten note: "PS boom toy in early vote place, cigar burning, be safe."
Tue Nov 05 2024
Two killed after car crashes into divider at Sungai Besi Toll Plaza
The vehicle crashed into a lane divider at the Sungai Besi Toll Plaza heading towards Seremban early this morning.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Malaysia complains to Vietnam over South China Sea reef expansion, sources say
Malaysia's letter was sent to Vietnam's foreign ministry in early October but has so far received no reply, two officials said.
Mon Nov 04 2024
Israel terminates cooperation with UNRWA - Ambassador to UN
Israel terminates its cooperation with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, Israeli ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, announced.
Mon Nov 04 2024
Why we may not know the winner of the US presidential election on Nov. 5
Early returns may show one candidate leading, but a rival could close the gap as more votes are counted.
Sun Nov 03 2024
Under bombardment, Lebanon's expectant mothers fear for their unborn babies
Around 11,600 pregnant women remain in Lebanon, of whom around 4,000 are expected to deliver in the next three months, according to OCHA.
Sun Nov 03 2024
The UN warns famine is likely in Gaza. What do malnutrition and hunger do to the body?
Israel has been accused of deliberately blocking humanitarian aid, including food.
Sun Nov 03 2024