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Saifuddin said Malaysia upheld that position when it co-sponsored a resolution at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
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UN Advocates Marriage At 18 With No Exceptions

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Malaysia should set a clear minimum age for marriage at 18 in line with international standards, urges United Nations special rapporteur Maud de Boer-Buquicchio, following a fact-finding mission.
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The UN Special Rapporteur in Myanmar, Yanghee Lee, levelled accusations against the Myanmar authorities for 'presiding over a worsening security and human rights situation' in that country.
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UN expert keen to probe Philippines killings, but won't debate Duterte

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Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

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Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
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Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

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.
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How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

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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.
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2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

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.
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Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

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.
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COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
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Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
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Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

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.
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