Can the Palestinians become a full United Nations member?
Palestinian Authority is not a full member and does not have a vote in the 193-member UN General Assembly.
Sat Sep 14 2024
Hamas, Palestinian authority welcome UN Security Council resolution for Gaza ceasefire
In its statement, Hamas said it was ready to cooperate with mediators over implementing the principles of the plan.
Tue Jun 11 2024
Palestinian President Abbas appoints new prime minister of Palestinian Authority
Mohammad Mustafa is one of the leading Palestinian business figures who has overseen Gaza reconstruction under Hamas Islamist rule.
Fri Mar 15 2024
Hamas critique removed from Palestinians' Abbas comments on Israel attack
President Mahmoud Abbas' Palestinian Authority exercises limited self-rule in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
Mon Oct 16 2023
For the first time in its history, the United States returns a looted antiquity to Palestine
An official American delegation presented a "cosmetic spoon" to Rula Maayah, the Palestinian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities.
Sat Jan 14 2023
Israel says it will test bullet that killed reporter, Palestinians disagree
Akram al-Khatib, general prosecutor for the Palestinian Authority, said the test would take place at the US Embassy in Jerusalem.
Mon Jul 04 2022
Israel to give Palestinians 1 million COVID vaccine doses - Israeli statement
The Palestinian Authority in exchange had agreed to give Israel a reciprocal number of Pfizer doses from one of its own shipments.
Fri Jun 18 2021
Bill to cut off aid to Palestinians passed by U.S. committee
The bill, which must be approved by the full Senate and House of Representatives before becoming law, is intended to stop the Palestinian Authority from paying the stipends.
Fri Aug 04 2017
Israel frees 26 prisoners but ramps up settlements
Israel freed 26 veteran Palestinian prisoners Wednesday in line with commitments to the US-backed peace process, but moved in tandem to ramp up settlement in annexed east Jerusalem.
Wed Oct 30 2013
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
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