Unbalanced narratives: The Gaza genocide anniversary
Amnesty International says the genocidal campaign had not only devastated Gaza but also weakened Israel's own military deterrence.
Tue Oct 08 2024
Amnesty International, OIC call for urgent probe into Gaza aid attack
Amnesty International says it is conducting a probe into the killing of more than 100 Palestinians who were waiting for aid in Gaza.
Fri Mar 01 2024
Amnesty says evidence shows Russian troops committed war crimes near Kiev
Civilians suffered abuses such as "reckless shootings and torture" at the hands of Russian forces.
Fri May 06 2022
Japan death row inmates sue over 'inhumane' same-day notification
Capital punishment in Japan is conducted by hanging, and the practice of not informing inmates of the timing until shortly before execution has long been decried.
Fri Nov 05 2021
Angelina Jolie wants kids to 'fight back' with new child rights book
"Know Your Rights and Claim Them" aims to equip kids with the knowledge to safely challenge injustices.
Thu Sep 02 2021
Israeli firm's spyware used to target journalists' cell phones - Reports
The targeted phone numbers were on a list provided by Forbidden Stories and Amnesty International to the 17 media organisations.
Mon Jul 19 2021
Factbox: The violence and insecurity affecting Nigeria
Armed gangs that rob and kidnap for ransom, commonly described as "bandits", are active across the northwest.
Sat Mar 13 2021
More protests held in Myanmar as Suu Kyi's lawyer dismisses bribery claims
Min Tun said Suu Kyi had accepted illegal payments worth $600,000, as well as gold, while in government.
Fri Mar 12 2021
Myanmar junta accuses Suu Kyi of taking bribes as 8 killed in anti-coup protests
Rights group Amnesty International accused the military of adopting battle tactics against demonstrators.
Thu Mar 11 2021
Vietnam jails journalists for 'propaganda' critical of state
Amnesty International said the verdict underscored the government's contempt for free media, particularly ahead of the congress.
Tue Jan 05 2021
Poor countries seen missing out as rich nations hoard COVID-19 vaccines
Rich nations home to 14 pct of the global population had bought 53 pct of the total stock of the most-promising vaccines as of last month.
Wed Dec 09 2020
Vietnam steps up online crackdown, jailed activists at record high - Amnesty
The current number of prisoners of conscience in Vietnam is the highest that London-based Amnesty has reported.
Tue Dec 01 2020
Questions linger among the corpses of an Ethiopian massacre
Dozens of corpses still awaiting a grave lie abandoned in a roadside ditch, their exposed flesh rotting in the sun.
Thu Nov 26 2020
Nigeria's president urges end to protests but remains silent on demonstration shooting
Violence in Lagos, Africa's biggest city and the commercial hub of the continent's largest economy, has escalated since Wednesday.
Fri Oct 23 2020
Pentagon prepares to welcome once-banned Indonesian minister despite rights concerns
Prabowo was accused of involvement with military crimes in places like East Timor that have earned him scorn among human rights advocates.
Thu Oct 15 2020
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024