Round-the-clock breaking news from Malaysia.
Sri Lanka's former spy chief Suresh Sallay, a retired major general and counterterrorism expert, has been arrested and accused by the government of orchestrating the devastating 2019 Easter bombings that killed 279 people and wounded over 500.
Britain's foreign secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that artificial intelligence may become the greatest security challenge of the coming decade, urging the world to develop urgent safeguards before catastrophic incidents occur.
Two individuals were arrested after climbing to the antenna of the Empire State Building in New York on Wednesday, with reports suggesting the daring stunt may have coincided with an engagement proposal.
Southeast Asian nations are pursuing ambitious development agendas this month. Regional security cooperation is deepening while infrastructure investments accelerate across multiple countries, reshaping connectivity and trade patterns.
Two Malaysians injured in an IED explosion in Thailand's Narathiwat province on Monday have been repatriated to Malaysia. They were discharged from a Thai hospital and transported across the border for continued treatment in Kelantan.
Indonesia moves forward with state enterprise consolidation while promising job security. Myanmar restores earthquake-damaged religious sites. Philippines celebrates southern peace gains as regional tensions simmer.
Iraqi security forces launched sweeping raids across Baghdad's Green Zone early Sunday, arresting multiple lawmakers and government officials suspected of corruption in a dramatic crackdown on graft.
Labuan Airport suspended runway operations on June 26 after explosives were discovered 150 metres from the airstrip. The Royal Malaysian Air Force issued a closure notice, affecting flights to Miri, Kota Kinabalu and other destinations.
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Malaysian police executed a coordinated four-day enforcement sweep across Selangor, apprehending 349 suspects through 235 raids at known crime hotspots. The operation successfully captured 39 individuals on the wanted list.
Hizbollah's leadership has firmly rejected any Israeli military presence in Lebanon's south, directly contradicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's commitment to maintain troops in the region indefinitely.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israeli troops will remain stationed in southern Lebanon for as long as operationally necessary, while simultaneously reinforcing Israel's determination to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
Malaysian police arrested 349 people across Selangor during a four-day operation, including five individuals wanted under security legislation. The crackdown targeted organised crime and fugitives.
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Malaysia's peacekeeping battalion in Lebanon benefits from a centrally-located base that minimises exposure to border skirmishes, though aerial threats remain a concern.