KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) — The United States government is in the midst of brokering a sustained ceasefire in Gaza and is currently working closely with its partners, Egypt and Qatar.

The United States (US) Ambassador to Malaysia, Edgard D Kagan, said that the effort is a concerted one from all parties to ensure that the ongoing ceasefire can be fully implemented.

02 April 2024; MEMO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi is set to commence his third term following a swearing-in ceremony at the New Administrative Capital (NAC) tomorrow. The inauguration marks the opening of the first phase of the controversial mega-project, which has garnered widespread criticism due to its hefty cost amid worsening economic conditions.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) — The United States (US) has full confidence that Malaysia will once again be an effective Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) chairman in 2025, as it has been in the past, and is extending its open arms to work closely to ensure a fruitful tenure.

Reflecting on Malaysia’s previous leadership roles in 2006 and 2015, newly-appointed US Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D Kagan commended the country for its effective chairmanship and professional diplomacy.

01 April 2024; MEMO: The new Palestinian government, led by Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa, should prepare for holding legislative and presidential elections in all Palestinian governorates, especially in East Jerusalem, President Mahmoud Abbas said on Sunday, Anadolu news agency reported.

Abbas’s remarks came on the occasion of the new government’s swearing-in ceremony, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa.

NEW YORK (AP) — Less than a week after a flashy stock market debut, Donald Trump’s social media company on Monday disclosed that it lost nearly $58.2 million last year, sending its stock tumbling more than 21%.

MOGADISHU, April 1 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Somalia made significant changes to its constitution, granting the president the authority to appoint and dismiss the prime minister. This decision, approved by a substantial majority of parliament, follows intense debates within the federal assembly in Mogadishu.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) — The United States (US) Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D. Kagan has expressed confidence in the continued investments of American firms in Malaysia, attributing their interest in the country’s market potential and its integration into global trade networks.

He underscored the enduring economic partnership between the US and Malaysia and highlighted the significant investments and job opportunities generated by American companies in the region.

29 March 2024; THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The top United Nations court on Thursday ordered Israel to take measures to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza, including opening more land crossings to allow food, water, fuel and other supplies into the war-ravaged enclave.

29 March 2024; AP: SAN FRANCISCO — Noriko Kuwabara was excited to try a new recipe she’d seen on social media for crispy shrimp spring rolls, so she and her husband headed to Costco’s frozen foods aisle. But when she grabbed a bag of farm-raised shrimp from the freezer and saw “Product of India,” she wrinkled her nose.

“I actually try to avoid shrimp from India,” said Kuwabara, an artist. “I hear some bad things about how it’s grown there.”

New Delhi, Mar 29 (PTI) The Congress on Friday said it has received fresh notices from the income-tax department, asking it to pay Rs 1,823.08 crore, and accused the ruling BJP of indulging in "tax terrorism" to financially cripple the opposition party ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.

29 March 2024; AP: TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel’s Supreme Court on Thursday ordered an end to government subsidies for many ultra-Orthodox men who do not serve in the army — a blockbuster ruling that could have far-reaching consequences for the government and the tens of thousands of religious men who refuse to take part in mandatory military

United Nations, Mar 29 (PTI) A spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said the world body "hopes” that in India and any country that is having elections, people’s "political and civil rights" are "protected" and everyone is able to vote in a "free and fair" atmosphere.