15 states elected members of UN Human Rights Council
The elected 15 states will serve in the 47-member Human Rights Council for a three-year term starting Jan 1, 2024.
Wed Oct 11 2023
'Massive' Ukraine violations in focus as UN human rights body meets
Human Rights Council want to strengthen scrutiny of Moscow's alleged war crimes and raise China's treatment of Muslim Uyghurs.
Mon Feb 27 2023
Malaysia abstains from voting to suspend Russia from UN Human Rights Council
Malaysia has abstained from a United Nations General Assembly vote to suspend Russia from the UN Human Rights Council.
Fri Apr 08 2022
UN suspends Russia from human rights body, Moscow then quits
UNGA suspends Russia from the UN Human Rights Council, expressing "grave concern at the ongoing human rights and humanitarian crisis".
Fri Apr 08 2022
EU, US, British envoys boycott Lavrov speech at UN rights forum
Lavrov was addressing the UN Human Rights Council remotely.
Tue Mar 01 2022
Egypt reforms prisons and highlights rights, in moves critics call hollow
In recent months, authorities have published the lengthy rights strategy, appointed a national human rights council.
Thu Jan 27 2022
World has high expectations on Malaysia's role in UN Human Rights Council - Saifuddin
The international community has high expectations on Malaysia to make good of its pledges and commitments when elected to the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council for the 2022 -2024 term.
Fri Dec 10 2021
Malaysia to continue as voice against human rights violations - FM Saifuddin
Malaysia plans to prioritise constructive engagement, cooperation, inclusivity, transparency and mutual respect in the HRC.
Fri Oct 15 2021
US returns to UN Human Rights Council
The United States was on Thursday elected a member of the UN Human Rights Council, following its withdrawal in June 2018.
Fri Oct 15 2021
UN Malaysia congratulates government on election to human rights council
The United Nations (UN) in Malaysia welcomed Malaysia's pledge to mainstream human rights standards across policies and engage on other human rights treaties.
Fri Oct 15 2021
Malaysia voted in for a seat in UN Human Rights Council for 2022-2024 term
Ismail Sabri said Malaysia is ready to play an active role - to be the facilitator for conciliation, the enabler for cooperation, and the builder of consensus.
Fri Oct 15 2021
Access to a clean, health and sustainable environment is a human right - Saifuddin
Saifuddin said Malaysia upheld that position when it co-sponsored a resolution at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Tue Oct 12 2021
Malaysia seeks to be facilitator for conciliation as Human Rights Council member - Saifuddin
Saifuddin said Malaysia is ready to play its role as a constructive partner and work closely to advance the global human rights agenda.
Fri Oct 08 2021
Saifuddin hosts virtual reception for Malaysia's Candidature to the Human Rights Council
Saifuddin emphasised on Malaysia's priority for a whole-of-society approach in the promotion and protection of human rights.
Wed Oct 06 2021
Malaysia wants accountability and humanitarian support for Palestinians
Malaysia wants the Human Rights Council (HRC) to establish a Commission of Inquiry (COI) to ensure accountability and humanitarian support for the Palestinians.
Fri May 28 2021
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024