Paul Kapur set to replace Donald Lu as US asst secy for South Asian Affairs

Kapur, if confirmed by the Senate, will replace Donald Lu
13 February 2025, 14:42 PM

Malaysia to relax laws on public protests

Anwar said Thursday "that from now on, no approval is required except for a five-day notification to the police".
13 February 2025, 10:32 AM

Hamas says committed to truce as mediators push for Israeli hostage release

Hamas fighters also took 251 hostages, of whom 73 remain in Gaza, including 35 the Israeli military says are dead.
13 February 2025, 10:19 AM

Modi set to meet Musk for possible Starlink talks during US trip, sources say

Modi will meet US President Donald Trump during a two-day US visit which starts Wednesday
13 February 2025, 07:12 AM

South Korea to limit power banks on flights following plane fire

The measures come into effect on March 1 after an Airbus plane belonging to South Korean carrier Air Busan caught fire on January 28
13 February 2025, 06:32 AM

Trump, Modi plan joint press conference on Thursday

Modi's discussions with Trump are expected to focus on areas such as two-way trade, energy, technology and immigration
13 February 2025, 06:30 AM

Adani to withdraw from wind power projects in Sri Lanka

A letter was sent by the company to a Sri Lankan government agency
13 February 2025, 06:27 AM

Tens of thousands go hungry in Sudan after Trump aid freeze

"People will die because of these decisions," said a Sudanese fundraising volunteer
13 February 2025, 05:13 AM

Israel seen as likely to attack Iran by midyear: reports

Such an attack would escalate tension in the region and risking a wider conflict
13 February 2025, 05:07 AM

Gabbard confirmed as US intel chief in latest victory for Trump

No Democrats or independents voted in favor of the nominee.
13 February 2025, 04:19 AM

Trump admin sues New York over immigration enforcement

Trump pledged during his 2024 presidential campaign to carry out the largest mass deportation of undocumented migrants in US history.
13 February 2025, 04:09 AM

North Korea demolishing family reunion centre, Seoul says

North Korea is demolishing a venue that for decades hosted tearful reunions of families separated by the Korean War and the division of the country, Seoul said Thursday
13 February 2025, 03:36 AM

AP reporter again barred from Oval Office over 'Gulf of America'

Asked about the restriction, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Trump administration was guarding against media "lies."
13 February 2025, 03:25 AM

Trump and Putin set to meet in Saudi Arabia on Ukraine

US president said he had held a "lengthy and highly productive" conversation with Putin
13 February 2025, 03:18 AM

75,000 US federal workers accept Trump administration buyout

The buyout is one of many approaches Trump is taking to slash a civilian workforce of 2.3 million
13 February 2025, 03:06 AM

Ukraine talks to start 'immediately'

Says Trump after holding phone conversation with Putin
12 February 2025, 18:21 PM

124 journos killed in 2024: CPJ

Last year was the deadliest for journalists in recent history, with at least 124 reporters killed -- and Israel responsible for nearly 70 percent of that total, the Committee to Protect Journalists reported Wednesday.
12 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Modi heads to US to dodge tariff battle

The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is heading to Washington for high-stakes talks in an attempt to avoid a trade war with Donald Trump.
12 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Return to Ukraine’s pre-2014 borders not realistic

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said yesterday that a return to Ukraine’s pre-2014 borders was unrealistic and the Trump administration does not see Nato membership for Kyiv as part of a solution to the war triggered by Russia’s invasion.
12 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Taiwan detects 62 Chinese aircraft

Taiwan said yesterday it detected 62 Chinese military aircraft near the self-ruled island this week, as two US ships sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait.
12 February 2025, 18:00 PM