US to impose mandatory Covid-19 tests for travellers from China
CHICAGO, Dec 29 — The United States will impose mandatory Covid-19 tests on travellers from China, US health officials said on Wednesday, joining India, Italy,...
US House bans TikTok on government devices
NEW YORK, Dec 28 — Popular video-sharing app TikTok will not be allowed on official devices used by the House of Representatives and their staff,...
Pakistan summons US ambassador over Biden’s nuclear remarks
KARACHI, Oct 16 — Pakistan’s foreign minister said on Saturday he had summoned the US ambassador after President Joe Biden questioned the safety of Pakistan’s...
Malaysian extradited to US for alleged wildlife trafficking
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — The United States (US) extradited alleged Malaysian wildlife trafficker Teo Boon Ching for illegal wildlife parts operations and money laundering....
US reports nearly 24,000 monkeypox cases
LOS ANGELES, Sept 20 — Nearly 24,000 monkeypox cases had been confirmed in the United States (US) as of Monday, according to the latest data...
US, Indo-Pacific countries launch trade talks shunning tariff cuts
WASHINGTON, Sept 9 — Economic ministers from the United States (US) and 13 Indo-Pacific countries launched negotiations on Thursday on Washington’s first major pan-Asian trade...
Biden plans to ask Congress to approve US$1.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan — Politico
WASHINGTON, Aug 30 — The Biden administration plans to ask the United States (US) Congress to approve an estimated US$1.1 billion (RM4.93 billion) arms sale...
US warships carrying out Taiwan Strait passage, first since Pelosi visit
WASHINGTON, Aug 28 — Two United States (US) Navy warships are sailing through international waters in the Taiwan Strait, three US officials told Reuters, the...
Philippines’ Marcos vows to thwart interference from outside powers
MANILA, May 26 — The Philippines’ President-elect Ferdinand Marcos on Thursday promised to prevent any foreign interference in the running of his country, and defend...
Malaysia, US set up committee to address forced labour issue
PUTRAJAYA, May 13 — The United States through its Department of Customs and Border Protection (US CBP) has agreed to work with the Malaysian government...
Saravanan to highlight Malaysia’s efforts to tackle forced labour issue during Washington visit
KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan will share Malaysia’s good practices in addressing the issue of forced labour during...
Ahead of US – Asean summit, Cambodian minister says Biden should give regional leaders face time to improve ties
WASHINGTON, May 7 — US President Joe Biden should spend more time with Southeast Asian leaders during a summit in Washington next week if his...