Afghan women turn to entrepreneurship but struggle to access capital
The Taliban have not formally banned women from work but have barred many Afghan female aid workers, shuttered beauty salons.
Thu Apr 18 2024
Inclusive digital infrastructure can help achieve the SDGs. Here's how
Digital transformation is central to achieving the sustainable development goals.
Sat Sep 24 2022
Human development set back 5 years by COVID, other crises - UN report
The Human Development Index is a measure of countries' life expectancies, education levels, and standards of living.
Fri Sep 16 2022
Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now
Russian air strikes kills five people in the capital Kyiv, as refugee tally from Moscow's invasion reaches 3 million.
Wed Mar 16 2022
Strengthening impact ecosystem in Malaysia and beyond to address the Sustainable Development Goals
Strengthening impact ecosystem in Malaysia and beyond to address the sustainable development goals
Thu Nov 25 2021
REUTERS IMPACT - Can COP26 help poorer countries save the world?
COP26 will miss its goal of weaning the world off fossil fuels unless developing economies are given the help they need.
Wed Oct 06 2021
National action plan on business and human rights to be launched by 2023
Wan Junaidi said the NAPBHR will use the United Nation Guiding Principles which is built on three pillars namely "protect, respect and remedy".
Tue Sep 21 2021
Half of Myanmar's population risks falling into poverty by 2022: UNDP
UNDP said the effect of the crises could push millions more people into poverty.
Fri Apr 30 2021
UN warns Brazil of anti-poverty setback
Maristela Baioni told a seminar in Sao Paulo, the organisation was "on alert for possible setbacks in Brazil's actions against poverty" in the current economic crisis.
Tue Dec 13 2016
Najib congratulates Michelle Yeoh on appointment as UNDP Goodwill Ambassador
Yeoh will focus on raising awareness and mobilising support for the recently launched Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Fri Mar 18 2016
Action plan for single mothers to be launched next month
Datuk Seri Najib said single mothers and female-headed households were often socially and economically disadvantaged.
Mon Sep 28 2015
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024