UN 'urgently calls on Israel to open up' North Gaza to humanitarian operations
UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said at a news conference that "access to North Gaza governorate is still extremely limited.
Tue Nov 12 2024
Shots fired, bulldozers rammed cars during UN standoff with Israeli military
UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said Israeli soldiers wanted to question two Palestinian staff members.
Wed Sep 11 2024
Israel warns half of Gaza's population to move south, UN says
Stephane Dujarric said the UN "considers it impossible for such a movement to take place without devastating humanitarian consequences."
Fri Oct 13 2023
Heavy gunfire quickly shatters Sudan truce pushed by US
The regular army and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) issued statements accusing each other of failing to respect the ceasefire
Wed Apr 19 2023
UN Afghan staff told to stay home as Taliban signals UN female ban
The United Nations told some 3,300 Afghan staff not to come to work in Afghanistan for the next two days.
Wed Apr 05 2023
UN concerned about heightened tension between China, US amid suspected balloon row
The UN said Friday it would not want to see heightened tensions between China and the US in the aftermath of a suspected Chinese balloon detected in American airspace.
Sat Feb 04 2023
Rescuers dig for survivors after Russian missiles pound Ukrainian shopping mall
More than 1,000 people were inside when two Russian missiles slammed into the mall, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said.
Tue Jun 28 2022
COVID disrupts aid flight to tsunami-hit Tonga
An Australian aid flight was forced to return to base due to a positive COVID-19 case onboard, a defence official said.
Fri Jan 21 2022
Man with gun outside UN in New York surrenders to police
Live news video showed the man surrendering to police outside the fence around the UN compound on Manhattan's East Side.
Fri Dec 03 2021
UN calls on Israel to fully open crossings for treatment of Palestinians
The United Nations urged Israel on Tuesday to fully open its Karem Abu Salem and Beit Hanoun (Erez) crossings to Palestinians so they could receive medical treatment and humanitarian supplies.
Wed May 26 2021
Fears for Sudan's Darfur after nearly 140 killed in days of fighting
The bloodshed, which appeared not to involve any signatories to the deal, came just weeks after peacekeeping mission ended operations.
Tue Jan 19 2021
UN headquarters in New York starts phase one reopening
Phase one means that no more than 400 people should be in headquarters at any given day.
Tue Jul 21 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