Warisan has also appealed to King over emergency proclamation PETALING JAYA: Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim says up to 115 MPs … More
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Lost in interpretation
IT HAS been 10 days since the emergency was proclaimed. Its proponents had been putting forth arguments and examples to … More
‘Chinese chauvinist faction in DAP’ – veteran weighs in
Liew Ah Kim, dubbed as the grandmaster of the faction, shares his thoughts on this divisive issue. Since the 13th … More
Umno rebellion grows as Pahang division joins Youth’s call to oust Zahid
Umno is facing its own emergency with attempts to overthrow the president An Umno division in Pahang has called for … More
Iraq attack: Twin suicide bombings in central Baghdad kill 28
At least 28 people have been killed and 70 others injured in a twin suicide bombing at a crowded commercial … More
Wilmington 1898: When white supremacists overthrew a US government
A violent mob, whipped into a frenzy by politicians, tearing apart a town to overthrow the elected government. Following state … More
Biden’s new-look Oval Office is a nod to past US leadership
Incoming presidents bring their own personal touch to the Oval Office and much is being read into the way Joe … More
Biden inauguration in pictures
Joe Biden has been sworn in as the 46th US President – here are some of the best photos from … More
Farm laws: India ready to put controversial laws on hold for 18 months
India’s government has offered to put three controversial farm laws, that have sparked major protests, on hold for 18 months. … More
China’s Vaccine Diplomacy in the Middle East
Gulf states like Bahrain and the UAE are using a Chinese-made COVID-19 vaccine, highlighting a new type of cooperation with … More
What happens at Vietnam’s Communist Party congress?
HANOI (REUTERS) : In Vietnam, one of the last five remaining communist-ruled countries in the world, next Monday (Jan 25) … More
Party veteran criticises DAP over strained ties with PKR, working with ‘crocs’
INTERVIEW | Political relationships are based on mutual respect. It’s a two-way street, says Liew Ah Kim. DAP veteran Liew … More
Donald Trump leaves the White House after four years as president
Mr Trump is heading to his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida as Mr Biden prepares to be sworn in as US … More
Lady Gaga performs national anthem as celebrities arrive for inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden
Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez have performed at the inauguration of president Joe Biden. Oscar-winning singer Gaga, 34, whose real … More
US Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris’ ancestral village in India celebrates her inauguration
THULASENDRAPURAM (REUTERS) : Residents of the ancestral Indian village of Ms Kamala Harris celebrated her inauguration as US vice-president on … More
Vietnam’s Prisoners of Conscience: ‘Like Fish Under the Blade’
Leading partners including the United States and European Union can and should do more to discourage Vietnam’s fierce crackdown on … More
Octogenarian says his comeback is to push for democratic reform in DAP
Liew Ah Kim says he is not targeting Kit Siang or Guan Eng but wants to send a signal that … More
Anwar reveals bipartisan appeal for Agong to lift Emergency or reconvene Parliament
Pakatan has named candidates for special Emergency panel but insists move not endorsement KUALA LUMPUR : Opposition Leader Datuk Seri … More
Trump leaves mark as one of the most consequential one-term presidents
President broke barriers to make major deals at home and abroad President Trump leaves office reluctantly Wednesday after compiling one … More
Book Reviews: Bhutto friendship, dynasty and Pakistan divided
The Fragrance of Tears – My Friendship with Benazir Bhutto by Victoria Schofield, Head of Zeus–An Apollo Book, London, 2020 The Bhutto … More
Calls for Zahid to quit escalate as 30 Reasons Why document makes rounds
Court charges, allegations of cooperation with opposition, politicking amidst pandemic among criticisms against Umno president KUALA LUMPUR : Pressure continues to … More
In Pictures: Guatemala forces battle desperate Honduran migrants
First migrant caravan of the year comes days before Joe Biden takes office, promising to adopt a more humane approach … More
Uganda cops surround offices of Bobi Wine’s opposition party
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) : The opposition party of Ugandan presidential challenger Bobi Wine said on Monday that police have prevented … More
Kamala D. Harris makes history. What will she do with it?
The 48 men who have served as vice president of the United States constitute a monochromatic collection whose diversity could … More
