UN Security Council demands immediate ceasefire in Gaza after US abstains
Amid growing global pressure, the U.S. abstained from the vote on to allow the Security Council to demand an immediate ceasefire.
Mon Mar 25 2024
Russia, China veto US push for UN action on Israel, Gaza
The elected 10 members of the Security Council now plan to work on a new draft resolution.
Thu Oct 26 2023
UN Security Council asks for advice on dealing with Afghan Taliban
The Security Council expressed concern in the resolution at the lack of progress made by the Taliban on its expectations.
Fri Mar 17 2023
UN security council strongly condemns violence by Myanmar military - Statement
The Security Council urged the Myanmar military to exercise utmost restraint and emphasised that it is closely watching the situation in the country.
Thu Mar 11 2021
Myanmar protests and crackdown intensify, U.S. imposes trading curbs
The Security Council has been urged to impose a global arms embargo and targeted economic sanctions on the ruling junta.
Thu Mar 04 2021
Iran hails support for nuclear deal against US
Iran has stepped up its nuclear activities in the past year in retaliation for Washington's pullout from the deal.
Wed Sep 02 2020
Israel defiant after landmark UN vote
The Security Council passed the measure Friday after the United States abstained, enabling the adoption of the first UN resolution since 1979 to condemn Israel over its settlement policy.
Sun Dec 25 2016
Malaysia plays "constructive role" as non-permanent Security Council Member
Malaysia has played a constructive role in the Security Council when it comes to key world issues.
Mon May 23 2016
Malaysia moves ahead with proposed UN tribunal for MH17 culprits
Malaysia told the Security Council on Thursday that it plans to present a draft resolution soon on creating a UN tribunal to try those responsible for the downing of a MAS flight over Ukraine.
Thu Jul 02 2015
Angelina Jolie criticises UN failures on Syria crisis
She says the crisis is made worse by division and indecision within the international community preventing the Security Council from fulfilling its responsibilities.
Sat Apr 25 2015
Malaysia wins UN Security Council seat
The voting took place at the United Nations General Assembly hall to fill five vacancies among the Security Councils non-permanent membership.
Thu Oct 16 2014
GAZA: UNICEF calls for maximum restraints and protection of children
UNICEF joins the Security Council in calling all sides to urgently exercise maximum restraint and for the protection of civilians, especially the children in Gaza and Israel.
Mon Jul 14 2014
UN Council permanent members meet on Syria
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon had said earlier that the failure to halt atrocities in war-torn Syria had stained the reputation of the world body and the Security Council powers.
Wed Sep 11 2013
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024