World failing to address 'dangerous' inequality after COVID - Oxfam
COVID-19 has increased inequality worldwide, as the poorest were hit hardest by both the disease and its profound economic impacts.
Sat Oct 15 2022
World's 10 richest men doubled wealth during COVID: Report
Oxfam said the men's wealth jumped from $700 billion to $1.5 trillion, at an average rate of $1.3 billion per day.
Tue Jan 18 2022
COVID fight could return 'to square one': Experts sound vaccines alarm
India's export ban on COVID-19 shots risks dragging the battle against the pandemic "back to square one".
Fri May 21 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
Handmade with love: Nepali takes grandma's socks to the world
Through podcasts and blogs, Sthapit and the makers' grandchildren take listeners and readers on a nostalgic journey.
Tue Dec 01 2020
Rich nations fall short on climate finance pledge
Climate finance is a lifeline for communities facing record heatwaves, terrifying storms and devastating floods.
Mon Nov 09 2020
Rich nations snap up vaccine stocks in global race for jab
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen warned against "vaccine nationalism" that could put lives at risk by depriving the poorer nations.
Fri Sep 18 2020
Worsening inequalities: The courage to face the challenge
Whether it is at the national or global level, it is clear that the struggle against inequality requires sincerity, courage and determination on the part of those who matter.
Sun Jan 29 2017
The rich getting richer: Why we need to eliminate tax havens
The world's richest people keep on getting richer, at the expense of the rest of the global population. And tax havens lie at the root of this inequality. Are you prepared to do something about it?
Thu Feb 04 2016
Hello from the 1%: Inequality in 2016
For the bottom 3.5 billion people, 116 times the population of Malaysia, things are not looking very peachy this year.
Tue Jan 19 2016
Richest 1% now wealthier than the rest of the world, Oxfam says
Oxfam also calculated that 62 individuals had the same wealth as 3.5 billion people.
Mon Jan 18 2016
Ebola is 'disaster of our generation' says aid agency
Oxfam, which works in Liberia and Sierra Leone called for more troops, funding and medical staff to tackle the situation.
Sun Oct 19 2014
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024