KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has been in contact with the Russian Embassy, regarding allegations that a Malaysian citizen is involved in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.

WASHINGTON, Oct 30 — The United States (US) imposed curbs on hundreds of targets in fresh action against Russia on Wednesday, aiming sanctions circumvention in a signal that the US is committed to countering evasion.

BRUSSELS, Oct 29 — As Kamala Harris and Donald Trump enter the final days of their close-fought White House contest, Europe is jittery about the potential impact of the United States (US) presidential election on the war in Ukraine and the continent's security.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) are verifying the authenticity of claims that a Malaysian identity card (MyKad) and driving licence were found in Levadne, Zaporizhia in Ukraine.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — The Foreign Affairs Ministry (Wisma Putra) has taken note of a report stating that a Malaysian identity card (MyKad) and a Malaysian driving licence had been found in Levadne, Zaporizhia, in Ukraine.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — The Foreign Affairs Ministry, through its embassy in Moscow, is closely monitoring the recent drone attacks in Moscow and developments in Kursk.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — Malaysians in Kursk, Russia, are advised to remain vigilant and follow advisories issued by the Malaysian embassy in Moscow.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — The delay in the procurement of the UH-60A Black Hawk helicopter lease is due to constraints in the delivery process, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 — The ongoing trade tension between the United States (US) and China may position Malaysia as a key source for importing raw materials, parts and components, and new finished products for companies looking to reduce their reliance on either of the two superpowers.

HANOI, June 20 — Russian President Vladimir Putin said he wanted to build a "reliable security architecture" in the Asia-Pacific region during a state visit to Vietnam today, part of a trip to Asia seen as a show of defiance to the West.

WASHINGTON, June 12 — The World Bank has said the United States' (US) economy's stronger-than-expected performance has prompted it to lift its 2024 global growth outlook slightly.

TOKYO, June 12 — Japan is considering imposing sanctions on companies, including Chinese firms, supporting Russia’s war on Ukraine by supplying materials that can be used by Moscow’s military, public broadcaster NHK reported today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC Ratings) foresees the Brent oil prices to remain elevated to hover around US$85 to US$95 for the remainder of 2023 and within the range of US$80 to US$100 per barrel in 2024.

BEIJING May 24 — Russia and China are set to sign a set of bilateral agreements on Wednesday during the Russian Prime Minister's trip to Beijing, as the two giant neighbours pledge closer cooperation even as the West remains critical of their ties amid the war in Ukraine.

ANKARA, May 21 — The Group of Seven (G7) summit in Hiroshima concluded on Sunday with deliberations on the Russia - Ukraine war and other hot-button issues.

ISTANBUL, April 25 — Domestic food price inflation remains high around the world, the World Bank said on Monday (April 24) in a report on rising food insecurity, reported Anadolu.

HONG KONG, April 1 — Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the Asia-Pacific region fell to a decade low in the first three months of this year as a tumultuous geopolitical and macroeconomic environment left dealmakers cautious.

MOSCOW, March 22 — Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin cemented the friendship between China and Russia and jointly criticised the West, which moved to buttress Ukraine against Moscow's invasion with nearly US$16 billion (RM71.6 billion) in financial aid and faster delivery of battle tanks.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — Ukraine has expressed its deepest appreciation and gratitude to Malaysia for its sincere effort in standing together with the Ukrainians, including in voting in favour of a United Nations (UN) resolution on Thursday calling for an end to the Russian aggression in Ukraine.

WASHINGTON, June 9 — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Wednesday that the effect of the war in Ukraine on food security is "speeding up." He was speaking at a news conference to release a report from the UN Global Crisis Response Group on Food, Energy and Finance, which said the...