US President Trump’s arrival does not deter Malaysia’s support for Palestine
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said ASEAN’s centrality remained intact regardless of Mr Trump’s visit, noting that as host, Malaysia had extended invitations…
Pakistan’s FO condemns Israel’s renewed attacks on Gaza, calls on international community to intervene
On Sunday, more than 100 air strikes were reported in Rafah and Khan Younis in the south, Jabalia in the north, and other parts of central Gaza.
Late Nepali Hamas hostage Bipin Joshi cremated with state honours
The 24-year-old had been working at Kibbutz Alumim under Israel’s Learn and Earn Programme with 16 other Nepali students when the attack occurred in October 2023. Other ten…
Body of Thai hostage handed over to Israel, to be returned for funeral rites
The Foreign Ministry confirms the body of Thai hostage Sontaya Akkarasri has been handed to Israel and will be repatriated to Thailand for religious rites.
I’d like to believe 12 months from now, Palestinian Authority will be fully operational in Gaza’
The Palestinian Authority has not had a role in Gaza's governance since its rival Hamas seized control of the territory in 2007, though it still provides some services in the…
Activist Greta Thunberg beaten, threatened with ‘being gassed’ in Israeli custody
Greta was one of 450 people aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla. The boats were intercepted by the Israeli navy on October 1, with Greta and all other activists being arrested and…
‘Tough man:’ Indonesia President Prabowo shines at Gaza peace summit, refutes Israel visit rumours
For Indonesia, the Gaza peace summit in Egypt represented a significant diplomatic milestone. Mr Prabowo was the only Southeast Asian leader in attendance, underscoring…
Hamas hands over all living hostages to Israel; US President Trump says Gaza war over
The release of hostages and the freeing of Palestinian detainees form a critical aspect of the first phase of the ceasefire accord concluded last week in the Egyptian resort of…
Nepali Hamas hostage Bipin Joshi confirmed dead
Earlier, Hamas released all 20 remaining living captives held in Gaza, but it is still holding the remains of a number of dead Israeli captives.
Ceasefire raises hope for return of Nepali taken hostage by Hamas
Bipin Joshi, who went to Israel under the Learn and Earn Programme, was taken hostage by Hamas after the October 2023 attacks. His fate remains unclear as the hostage release…