OSLO: Norway, Ireland and Spain announced today that they will recognise a Palestinian state, prompting Israel to immediately recall its envoys.

SHAH ALAM: About one million Malaysians are targeted to participate in a massive rally as a gesture of solidarity with Palestine.

Kuala Lumpur: McDonald’s Malaysia has sued Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) Malaysia over a boycott of its burger chain.

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has banned New Year’s Eve celebrations to show solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, the government said late yesterday, urging people to instead “observe simplicity”.

PETALING JAYA: Police have prevented a planned six-day “blockade” outside the US embassy from going ahead.