Israel publishes plan for new West Bank settlement as regional tensions simmer
No anti-Israel or anti-Zionist decision will stop the development of the settlement, said an Israeli minister.
Thu Aug 15 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
Govt to bring back Malaysians in Bangladesh - PM
The government has decided to bring back all Malaysians in Bangladesh due to security concerns following escalating tensions in the country, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Mon Jul 22 2024
INSIGHT - How Iran's Khamenei elevated a little-known moderate to the presidency
Ayatollah Khamenei aimed to preserve Islamic Republic amid domestic dissent and heightened tensions with the West and Israel over Gaza.
Sun Jul 21 2024
Taiwan is not seeking war with China, defence minister says
Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo said it was China who is the "trouble maker" and provoker of tensions across the Taiwan Strait.
Mon Jun 17 2024
AWANI Global: Navigating tensions | Preparing ASEAN Amid US-China Rivalry
Dr Toshi Yoshihara from the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA) and Universiti Malaya’s (UM) Assoc. Prof. Dr Roy Anthony Rogers delve into the intricacies of the US-China relationship as well as ASEAN's role in maintaining regional stability amidst varying national alignments.
Sun Jun 09 2024
Vibrant semiconductor industry fortifies Malaysia's role as reliable regional partner - PM
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim highlights Malaysia's appeal amidst escalating tensions and trade restrictions in microchips.
Thu May 23 2024
Egypt to intervene in ICJ case as Israel tensions rise
The move highlights tensions between the two neighbours as Israeli operation in Rafah tests long-term agreements and security cooperation.
Mon May 13 2024
Pro-Palestinian protests roil university campuses from Washington to Amsterdam
The confrontation underscored mounting tensions at European campuses, after weeks of unrest at dozens of U.S. universities as students call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Thu May 09 2024
California police move in to dismantle pro-Palestinian protest camp at UCLA
The pre-dawn police crackdown at UCLA marked the latest flashpoint for mounting tensions on US college campuses.
Thu May 02 2024
EXPLAINER - South China Sea: Why are China and Philippines tensions heating up?
Encounters between the Philippines and China in Asia's most contested waters have grown tenser and more frequent over the past year.
Thu Apr 11 2024
Fostering harmony: SERI's call to action amidst rising religious and racial tensions
SERI calls for a thorough review of existing hate speech legislation due its vagueness, which can lead to inconsistent enforcement.
Fri Apr 05 2024
Singapore's race to self-sufficiency in Malaysia water stoush
Building tensions between S'pore and M'sia over its water agreement are setting both on a collision course over scarcity and sustainability.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Protest erupts in eastern Cuba amid blackouts, food shortages
Blackouts in places extended for 18 hours or more a day, jeopardizing frozen food and ratcheting up tensions on the island.
Mon Mar 18 2024
Will Trump make anger great again?
Anger however is not simply used for those who choose to inflame pre-existing tensions.
Sat Mar 09 2024