![UN rights chief expresses support for US-proposed Gaza ceasefire deal UN rights chief expresses support for US-proposed Gaza ceasefire deal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81717499145_TBVolkerTurk.jpg)
UN rights chief expresses support for US-proposed Gaza ceasefire deal
Volker Turk said norms and standards on the conduct of war had been brutally violated in Gaza.
Tue Jun 04 2024
![UN Human Commissioner for Human Rights to visit Malaysia on Tuesday UN Human Commissioner for Human Rights to visit Malaysia on Tuesday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61662711627_TBVOLKERTURK.jpg)
UN Human Commissioner for Human Rights to visit Malaysia on Tuesday
Volker Turk will undertake a working visit to Malaysia on June 4 at the invitation of the Malaysian Government.
Mon Jun 03 2024
![Israeli air strikes hit residences, schools across Gaza - UN rights chief Israeli air strikes hit residences, schools across Gaza - UN rights chief](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71696892583_Israelitank.jpg)
Israeli air strikes hit residences, schools across Gaza - UN rights chief
The United Nations Human Rights chief said "sieges" that endanger the lives of civilians are prohibited under international law.
Tue Oct 10 2023
!['Hundreds of thousands' trafficked into SE Asia scam centres - UN 'Hundreds of thousands' trafficked into SE Asia scam centres - UN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71693304123_TBVolkerTurk.jpg)
'Hundreds of thousands' trafficked into SE Asia scam centres - UN
The report cites "credible sources" estimates at least 120,000 people in Myanmar and around 100,000 in Cambodia may be trapped in scams.
Tue Aug 29 2023
![UN urges North Korea to confirm fate of forcibly disappeared people UN urges North Korea to confirm fate of forcibly disappeared people](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81679982560_UnitedNation.jpg)
UN urges North Korea to confirm fate of forcibly disappeared people
The report, based on interviews with defectors, former abductees and relatives of victims, details accounts of disappearances.
Tue Mar 28 2023
!['Massive' Ukraine violations in focus as UN human rights body meets 'Massive' Ukraine violations in focus as UN human rights body meets](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61677492839_Geneva.jpg)
'Massive' Ukraine violations in focus as UN human rights body meets
Human Rights Council want to strengthen scrutiny of Moscow's alleged war crimes and raise China's treatment of Muslim Uyghurs.
Mon Feb 27 2023
![Myanmar families plea for help after 7 students sentenced to death Myanmar families plea for help after 7 students sentenced to death](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/51668706361_MYANMAR.jpg)
Myanmar families plea for help after 7 students sentenced to death
The students were sentenced by a military court for their alleged involvement in a shooting in April that killed a former military officer.
Wed Dec 07 2022
![UN spotlights trauma of Syrian refugee children UN spotlights trauma of Syrian refugee children](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-08/41377532854_295x200.jpg)
UN spotlights trauma of Syrian refugee children
A 60-page UNHCR report explains how Syrian refugee children are paying a cruel price as civil war rips their country apart
Fri Nov 29 2013
![COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/61732280669_cop.jpg)
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 Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/41732281227_london.jpg)
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 urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41699857059_MonsunTimurLaut.jpg)
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 PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61674089206_TBJacindaArdern.jpg)
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 ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/61732076111_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
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 provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/61730432104_TBktmb.jpg)
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 BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/81732100394_BankNegaraMalaysia.jpg)
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 Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/51732179351_DarkEnergy.jpg)
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 NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/81731247566_jabatanalamsekitar.jpg)
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 Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/81730463418_TBmediasosial.jpg)
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