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UNGA adopts milestone treaty against cybercrime

UNGA adopts milestone treaty against cybercrime

The UN General Assembly on Tuesday adopted the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, a landmark global treaty in bolstering international cooperation in the fight against such crimes
Wed Dec 25 2024
UN General Assembly overwhelmingly demands immediate Gaza ceasefire

UN General Assembly overwhelmingly demands immediate Gaza ceasefire

The resolution demands that Israel respect UNRWA's mandate and "enable its operations to proceed without impediment or restriction."
Thu Dec 12 2024
UN draft resolution: M'sia proposes expelling Israel from UN if there is legal violation - PM

UN draft resolution: M'sia proposes expelling Israel from UN if there is legal violation - PM

PM says the draft resolution is in the negotiation process and is expected to be tabled at the UN General Assembly for approval soon.
Mon Nov 04 2024
Malaysia applauds UN resolution backing ICJ ruling on Israel's occupation of Palestine

Malaysia applauds UN resolution backing ICJ ruling on Israel's occupation of Palestine

The Foreign Ministry said Malaysia and 123 Member States voted in favour of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution.
Thu Sep 19 2024
Can the Palestinians become a full United Nations member?

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
Malaysia will continue to support mandate of UN-Habitat - Nga

Malaysia will continue to support mandate of UN-Habitat - Nga

UN-Habitat promotes sustainable cities and urban management to ensure adequate shelter for all, as mandated by the UN General Assembly.
Thu Jul 18 2024
Exclusive - US to boycott UN tribute to Iran leader killed in helicopter crash

Exclusive - US to boycott UN tribute to Iran leader killed in helicopter crash

The UN General Assembly traditionally meets to pay tribute to any world leader who was a sitting head of state at the time of their death.
Thu May 30 2024
UN General Assembly adopts resolution to reconsider Palestine's membership bid

UN General Assembly adopts resolution to reconsider Palestine's membership bid

The resolution was adopted by overwhelming consensus with 143 member states voting in favor, 9 against and 25 abstentions.
Sat May 11 2024
UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership

UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership

The assembly adopted a resolution with 143 votes in favor and nine against - including the U.S. and Israel - while 25 countries abstained.
Fri May 10 2024
UN General Assembly declares 2025 as int'l year of peace, trust

UN General Assembly declares 2025 as int'l year of peace, trust

The resolution calls on the international community to resolve conflicts through inclusive dialogue and negotiation.
Fri Mar 22 2024
UN General Assembly set to demand Gaza ceasefire

UN General Assembly set to demand Gaza ceasefire

General Assembly resolutions are not binding but carry political weight and reflect global views on the war in the Gaza Strip.
Tue Dec 12 2023
[COLUMNIST] Speaking at UN General Assembly is never a missed opportunity

[COLUMNIST] Speaking at UN General Assembly is never a missed opportunity

It is not always the case that such a rostrum would work flawlessly to prevent great wars and endemic conflicts.
Tue Oct 03 2023
National Statement of The Prime Minister of Malaysia at 78th UN General Assembly

National Statement of The Prime Minister of Malaysia at 78th UN General Assembly

"The world and our future in it is what we envision and construct it to be. Malaysia believes we can achieve this through greater trust and strengthened multilateralism."
Fri Sep 22 2023
UN chief laments 'naked greed' of fossil fuel interests, countries criticize big polluters

UN chief laments 'naked greed' of fossil fuel interests, countries criticize big polluters

Countries addressing a climate summit during the UN General Assembly criticized big polluters for not doing more to tackle global warming.
Thu Sep 21 2023
UN General Assembly adopts resolution deploring violence against holy books

UN General Assembly adopts resolution deploring violence against holy books

The 193-member General Assembly adopted the resolution drafted by Morocco by consensus.
Wed Jul 26 2023
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025