Ukraine blasts UN's Guterres over invitation to BRICS summit in Russia
The UN Secretary General declined Ukraine's invitation to the first Global Peace Summit in Switzerland, the ministry said.
Tue Oct 22 2024
UK to consider 'historic' bill to legalise assisted dying
The practice is currently illegal in England and Wales and carries a maximum prison sentence of 14 years.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Nancy heads Malaysian delegation at CEDAW in Geneva, Switzerland
Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri to address arising questions and defend the country's Sixth Periodic Report to the CEDAW Committee.
Fri May 17 2024
Switzerland underestimated elderly women in climate case, plaintiff says
The Climate Senior Women group demanded that Switzerland design its climate policy in a way that would limit global warming to 1.5 C.
Fri Apr 12 2024
MACC obtained bank documents involving 1MDB case from several countries - Witness
The MACC senior superintendent said the countries were Switzerland, Barbados, Hong Kong and the Netherlands.
Tue Feb 27 2024
1MDB trial: Four countries did not cooperate with request to record conversations - witness
A witness said Switzerland, Barbados, Hong Kong and the Netherlands did not provide any responses or feedback to assist in 1MDB investigations.
Mon Feb 26 2024
1MDB: Banking documents received by MACC not given to defence team as they were not relevant to the case - Court told
Nur Aida Arifin said the documents were received from Hong Kong and Switzerland via Mutual Legal Assistance to help investigate 1MDB case.
Mon Feb 19 2024
Swiss police kill axe-wielding hostage taker on train
The man armed with an axe and a knife held 15 hostages on a train for almost four hours, until police stormed in and fatally wounded him.
Fri Feb 09 2024
Witness says Najib opposed repatriation of USD3 bln from Switzerland
MACC's Nur Aida Arifin said the matter was revealed by ex-1MDB CEO, Mohd Hazem Abdul Rahman.
Wed Jan 24 2024
Saudi Arabia to host World Economic Forum meeting in April
The meeting scheduled to take place from April 28-29, will focus on global collaboration, growth and energy, said Faisal Alibrahim.
Fri Jan 19 2024
As the billionaires gather at Davos, it's worth examining what's become of their dreams
The wealth of the worlds five richest billionaires has more than doubled since start of the decade, while 60% of humanity has grown poorer.
Mon Jan 15 2024
Gambian ex-minister faces rape, torture charges in long-awaited Swiss trial
Ousman Sonko will become the highest-ranking official to be tried in Europe under the principle of universal jurisdiction.
Mon Jan 08 2024
Ukraine received $1.34 bln under World Bank project - Finance Ministry
The ministry said the funds would be used to partially compensate for non-security and defence-related expenditures.
Mon Dec 25 2023
Swiss-designed technology helps Parkinson's patient walk again
Marc Gauthier became the first person to receive a new Swiss-designed implant that dramatically improved his ability to walk.
Fri Nov 10 2023
Soccer: Hermoso included in Spain squad for first time since kiss scandal
Jenni Hermoso is part of the squad for Nations League matches against Switzerland and Italy this month.
Thu Oct 19 2023
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
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024