UN aid chief concerned by possible expansion of Gaza war
Martin Griffiths expressed concern about the potential for further tragedies and deaths in the West Bank and threat of conflict in Lebanon.
Sat Jun 29 2024
UN Relief Chief sounds alarm about worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid aid blockage
UN Relief Chief Martin Griffiths, raised concerns about the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid an Israeli blockade.
Fri May 10 2024
Aid focus turns to the homeless and destitute in aftermath of Turkey quake
International aid agencies are stepping up efforts to help millions of homeless people, 11 days after a massive earthquake.
Fri Feb 17 2023
Turkey earthquake rescuers find a few survivors as focus turns to the homeless
Some teams have started scaling back operations as low temperatures reduced the already slim chances of survival.
Tue Feb 14 2023
UN aid chief: Earthquake rescue phase 'coming to a close'
UN's Martin Griffiths said the urgency switches to providing shelter, food, schooling and psychosocial care.
Mon Feb 13 2023
Woman pulled alive from rubble in Turkey a week after earthquake
Sibel Kaya was rescued in southern Gaziantep province, some 170 hours after the first of two quakes struck the region, the report said.
Mon Feb 13 2023
EXPLAINER - How Syria's war has hindered earthquake relief
Relief efforts have been hampered by a civil war that has splintered the country and divided regional and global powers.
Mon Feb 13 2023
UN Security Council to meet on Taliban ban on female aid workers
The closed-door meeting was requested by the United Arab Emirates and Japan.
Thu Jan 05 2023
UN Black Sea grain pact under threat as Russia quits
Russia said that the deal was hardly feasible as it was impossible to guarantee the safety of shipping after its withdrawal.
Tue Nov 01 2022
UN says Taliban interfering with aid, resisting cash plan
Afghanistan's ruling Taliban are resisting efforts by the United Nations to help get humanitarian funding into the country, Griffiths said.
Fri Jun 24 2022
'Horrified' UN official condemns reported killings of civilians in Myanmar
Martin Griffiths calls on Myanmar authorities to investigate the reported killing of at least 35 civilians.
Wed Dec 29 2021
UN 'horrified' over reports of Myanmar attack in which 35 civilians slain
UN's Martin Griffiths said he is "horrified" over credible reports of an attack on civilians in Myanmar in which 35 people were killed.
Mon Dec 27 2021
Yemen's warring parties begin prisoner swap, raising peace prospects
The Saudi-led military coalition and Yemen's Houthi movement agreed last month in Switzerland to exchange 1,081 prisoners.
Fri Oct 16 2020
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
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