![US State Department official resigns, says US report on Gaza inaccurate US State Department official resigns, says US report on Gaza inaccurate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51717126959_Palestinians.jpg)
US State Department official resigns, says US report on Gaza inaccurate
There is so clearly a right and wrong, and what is in that report is wrong, says Stacy Gilbert.
Fri May 31 2024
![US orders government personnel, family members to leave Haiti US orders government personnel, family members to leave Haiti](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61690516809_teargas.jpg)
US orders government personnel, family members to leave Haiti
Kidnapping is widespread, and victims regularly include US citizens, the State Department said.
Fri Jul 28 2023
![2 dead in shooting incident near US consulate in Jeddah 2 dead in shooting incident near US consulate in Jeddah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/81688010444_TBSHOOTING.jpg)
2 dead in shooting incident near US consulate in Jeddah
The US State Department confirmed that a shooting incident occurred Wednesday near the US Consulate General in the Red Sea port city of Jeddah.
Thu Jun 29 2023
![Melaka dept heads warned for failing to show serious performance Melaka dept heads warned for failing to show serious performance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71671013002_SulaimanBajet.jpg)
Melaka dept heads warned for failing to show serious performance
Melaka CM Sulaiman Md Ali has pledged not to compromise with any heads or officers of state departments who failed to display commitment in their performance.
Wed Dec 14 2022
![State Department says saddened by death of US journalist covering Qatar World Cup State Department says saddened by death of US journalist covering Qatar World Cup](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/71501750287_USDepartmentofS.jpg)
State Department says saddened by death of US journalist covering Qatar World Cup
The US State Department is saddened to hear of the death of CBS sports journalist Grant Wahl in Qatar while covering the World Cup, State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said in a statement.
Sat Dec 10 2022
![Human trafficking: KDN to send complete report to US State Dept - Hamzah Human trafficking: KDN to send complete report to US State Dept - Hamzah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81659591840_DatukSeriHamzahZa.jpg)
Human trafficking: KDN to send complete report to US State Dept - Hamzah
KDN) will send a complete report, including a video documentary recording of Malaysia's efforts to address human trafficking issues, to the US State Department.
Thu Aug 04 2022
![Special Select Committee wants govt agencies to provide explanation on issue of forced labour Special Select Committee wants govt agencies to provide explanation on issue of forced labour](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/71590825970_DatukAzizahMohd.jpg)
Special Select Committee wants govt agencies to provide explanation on issue of forced labour
The relevant government agencies must provide an explanation regarding Malaysia's ranking in Tier 3 of the Trafficking in Persons 2021 Report issued by the US State Department.
Thu Jul 21 2022
![Malaysia aims better ranking in US' human trafficking report Malaysia aims better ranking in US' human trafficking report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/41641653873_AbdJalilHassan.jpg)
Malaysia aims better ranking in US' human trafficking report
Abd Jalil said at present, the US State Department placed Malaysia on Tier 3 Watch List in its Trafficking in Persons report.
Tue Mar 01 2022
![Blinken halts Asia trip after COVID-19 case in US travelling group Blinken halts Asia trip after COVID-19 case in US travelling group](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71620880881_AntonyBlinken.jpg)
Blinken halts Asia trip after COVID-19 case in US travelling group
Blinken would return to Washington to mitigate infection risks "out of an abundance of caution", a State Department spokesperson said.
Thu Dec 16 2021
![State Department declines to say if Ghani still Afghan president State Department declines to say if Ghani still Afghan president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/61629149902_Ghani.jpg)
State Department declines to say if Ghani still Afghan president
"This is something that we are working on with the international community," State Department spokesman Ned Price responded.
Tue Aug 17 2021
![Taliban appear intent on 'battlefield victory' - State Department Taliban appear intent on 'battlefield victory' - State Department](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/61628730007_TALIBAN.jpg)
Taliban appear intent on 'battlefield victory' - State Department
The US State Department said it is working to forge an international consensus behind the need for an Afghanistan peace accord.
Thu Aug 12 2021
![U.S. offers $10 million for tips on foreign hackers U.S. offers $10 million for tips on foreign hackers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/51626349291_Hacker.jpg)
U.S. offers $10 million for tips on foreign hackers
The U.S. State Department said in a statement that certain malicious cyber operations targeting U.S. critical infrastructure.
Thu Jul 15 2021
![KSM to continue improving initiatives on labour issues - Saravanan KSM to continue improving initiatives on labour issues - Saravanan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/51622728244_MSaravanan.jpg)
KSM to continue improving initiatives on labour issues - Saravanan
The Ministry of Human Resources (KSM) will continue to give attention to labour issues, especially those involving foreign workers, and continue to implement improvements to existing initiatives.
Mon Jul 05 2021
![Blinken condemns rocket attacks in call with Palestinian leader Abbas - State Department Blinken condemns rocket attacks in call with Palestinian leader Abbas - State Department](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71620880881_AntonyBlinken.jpg)
Blinken condemns rocket attacks in call with Palestinian leader Abbas - State Department
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in a telephone conversation with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, condemned rocket attacks and called for de-escalation of tensions between Palestine and Israel.
Thu May 13 2021
![US expected to sanction Russians over Navalny poisoning - Sources US expected to sanction Russians over Navalny poisoning - Sources](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71614649210_Navalny.jpg)
US expected to sanction Russians over Navalny poisoning - Sources
The State Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the possibility of sanctions.
Tue Mar 02 2021