Pope calls for universal ban on surrogate parenting, calls it 'deplorable'
Pope Francis says the practice of surrogate motherhood, "deplorable" and a grave violation of the dignity of the woman and the child.
Tue Jan 09 2024
Having children should be women's main mission, Italy's ruling party senator says
Senator Lavinia Mennuni, affiliated with the right-wing Brothers of Italy party, said young women's 'first aspiration' should be to have children.
Fri Dec 29 2023
Italy's parties unanimously back clampdown on violence against women
The new law expands protections for women at risk to prevent more serious violence and stem a wave of femicides.
Thu Nov 23 2023
Italy PM Meloni leaves partner after sexist TV comments
Giorgia Meloni said she should not be judged over Andrea Giambruno's remarks and in future would not answer questions about his behaviour.
Fri Oct 20 2023
Tunisia intercepts 2,500 migrants, arrests dozens of smugglers in 4 days
The Tunisian coastguard said it had intercepted more than 2,500 migrants and arrested dozens of human smugglers following a major crackdown.
Wed Sep 20 2023
Italy's Lampedusa island hit with record migrant arrivals
According to interior ministry data, about 118,500 boat migrants have arrived in Italy since the start of the year.
Thu Sep 14 2023
Women's Day protesters rally for rights, with focus on Iran and Afghanistan
Activists donned purple and held demonstrations from Jakarta and Singapore to Istanbul, Berlin, Caracas and Montevideo.
Thu Mar 09 2023
Activists rally, some governments seek change as world marks Women's Day
Marches and other events were planned in Paris, Beirut, Baghdad, Karachi, Istanbul and Singapore, among other cities.
Wed Mar 08 2023
Italy urges 'stop' to migrant boats as shipwreck death toll hits 63
Many of the victims washed ashore to where the vessel sank near Steccato di Cutro, while some of the bodies were recovered from the sea.
Tue Feb 28 2023
Migrant shipwreck in Italy kills at least 59, including 12 children
The wooden sailing boat which sailed from Turkey crashed against rocks near the southern Italian coast.
Mon Feb 27 2023
Xi asks Italian PM to help EU policy towards China remain 'positive' - State media
Xi calls on China-Italy relations to become a "model for the development of relations between two countries with different social systems".
Thu Nov 17 2022
The party's over for illegal raves, Italy's new government says
PM Giorgia Meloni told a news conference that Italy needed to tighten the rules to bring it into line with European neighbours.
Tue Nov 01 2022
Giorgia Meloni to be sworn in as Italy's first woman PM on Saturday
Giorgia Meloni was on Friday named as Italy's first woman prime minister and chose her cabinet team.
Sat Oct 22 2022
Italy to hold September election after PM Draghi resigns
A bloc of conservative parties, led by the far-right Brothers of Italy, looks likely to win a clear majority at the ballot, polls showed.
Fri Jul 22 2022
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024