Myanmar's neighbours, some ASEAN members hold secretive talks on crisis - Sources
The talks were held as part of a secretive effort to de-escalate a bloody crisis in the army-run Southeast Asian nation.
Wed Apr 26 2023
Former UN chief says Myanmar army must take first step to end violence
Ban Ki-Moon called for an end to violence in Myanmar after meeting Min Aung Hlaing this week.
Tue Apr 25 2023
US rejoins fight against climate change at high level summit
This online event aims to set out practical solutions and plans for dealing with climate change in the period until 2030.
Mon Jan 25 2021
Virus despair forces girls across Asia into child marriage
Tens of thousands of girls across Asia are being forced into marriage by desperate families plunged into poverty because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Tue Sep 01 2020
Former U.N. chief Ban says not running for president of South Korea - media
Ban spoke at an unscheduled news conference at parliament after meeting the leaders of conservative parties.
Wed Feb 01 2017
Designer wanted in bribery case arrested in Mexico, sent to U.S
Malcolm Harris, a self-described arts and fashion consultant and blogger, was indicted in New York along with two of Ban's relatives on Tuesday.
Sun Jan 15 2017
Ban Ki-moon bids farewell to United Nations
"I feel a bit like Cinderella. Tomorrow at midnight, everything changes!" he joked to staff and colleagues as he wrapped up a decade leading the United Nations.
Sat Dec 31 2016
World prosperity has not been shared by all: UN chief
Ban notes inequalities, extreme poverty, unemployment, social exclusion and environmental degradation continue to be prominent features of societies around the world.
Wed Dec 21 2016
Dispute holds up evacuation from 'hell' of Aleppo
The second day of the operation to take fighters and civilians out of Aleppo's rebel enclave ground to a halt amid recriminations from all sides.
Sat Dec 17 2016
UN chief alarmed by reports of atrocities in Aleppo
While stressing that the United Nations is not able to independently verify these reports, the secretary-general is conveying his grave concern to the relevant parties.
Tue Dec 13 2016
UN Chief congratulates Akufo-Addo on election as Ghanaian President
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Friday congratulated Nana Akufo-Addo on his election as president of Ghana.
Sat Dec 10 2016
Volunteerism and the third sector as an empowering agent of democracy
During the recent celebration, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon gave a profound message; crediting significant volunteer contributions to both economic and social development.
Mon Dec 05 2016
Wonder Woman to be UN ambassador for women's empowerment
The United Nations is enlisting the super-powers of Wonder Woman for a new campaign to empower women and girls.
Thu Oct 13 2016
UN chief offers to mediate over Kashmir tensions
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has offered to act as mediator between India and Pakistan to defuse rising tensions over disputed Kashmir.
Sat Oct 01 2016
UN chief condemns Istanbul airport attack
Ban condemns todays terrorist attack and expresses his deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and to the government and people of Turkey, his spokesman said.
Wed Jun 29 2016
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024