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Unbalanced narratives: The Gaza genocide anniversary

Unbalanced narratives: The Gaza genocide anniversary

Amnesty International says the genocidal campaign had not only devastated Gaza but also weakened Israel's own military deterrence.
Tue Oct 08 2024
Amnesty International, OIC call for urgent probe into Gaza aid attack

Amnesty International, OIC call for urgent probe into Gaza aid attack

Amnesty International says it is conducting a probe into the killing of more than 100 Palestinians who were waiting for aid in Gaza.
Fri Mar 01 2024
Amnesty says evidence shows Russian troops committed war crimes near Kiev

Amnesty says evidence shows Russian troops committed war crimes near Kiev

Civilians suffered abuses such as "reckless shootings and torture" at the hands of Russian forces.
Fri May 06 2022
Japan death row inmates sue over 'inhumane' same-day notification

Japan death row inmates sue over 'inhumane' same-day notification

Capital punishment in Japan is conducted by hanging, and the practice of not informing inmates of the timing until shortly before execution has long been decried.
Fri Nov 05 2021
Angelina Jolie wants kids to 'fight back' with new child rights book

Angelina Jolie wants kids to 'fight back' with new child rights book

"Know Your Rights and Claim Them" aims to equip kids with the knowledge to safely challenge injustices.
Thu Sep 02 2021
Israeli firm's spyware used to target journalists' cell phones - Reports

Israeli firm's spyware used to target journalists' cell phones - Reports

The targeted phone numbers were on a list provided by Forbidden Stories and Amnesty International to the 17 media organisations.
Mon Jul 19 2021
Factbox: The violence and insecurity affecting Nigeria

Factbox: The violence and insecurity affecting Nigeria

Armed gangs that rob and kidnap for ransom, commonly described as "bandits", are active across the northwest.
Sat Mar 13 2021
More protests held in Myanmar as Suu Kyi's lawyer dismisses bribery claims

More protests held in Myanmar as Suu Kyi's lawyer dismisses bribery claims

Min Tun said Suu Kyi had accepted illegal payments worth $600,000, as well as gold, while in government.
Fri Mar 12 2021
Myanmar junta accuses Suu Kyi of taking bribes as 8 killed in anti-coup protests

Myanmar junta accuses Suu Kyi of taking bribes as 8 killed in anti-coup protests

Rights group Amnesty International accused the military of adopting battle tactics against demonstrators.
Thu Mar 11 2021
Vietnam jails journalists for 'propaganda' critical of state

Vietnam jails journalists for 'propaganda' critical of state

Amnesty International said the verdict underscored the government's contempt for free media, particularly ahead of the congress.
Tue Jan 05 2021
Poor countries seen missing out as rich nations hoard COVID-19 vaccines

Poor countries seen missing out as rich nations hoard COVID-19 vaccines

Rich nations home to 14 pct of the global population had bought 53 pct of the total stock of the most-promising vaccines as of last month.
Wed Dec 09 2020
Vietnam steps up online crackdown, jailed activists at record high - Amnesty

Vietnam steps up online crackdown, jailed activists at record high - Amnesty

The current number of prisoners of conscience in Vietnam is the highest that London-based Amnesty has reported.
Tue Dec 01 2020
Questions linger among the corpses of an Ethiopian massacre

Questions linger among the corpses of an Ethiopian massacre

Dozens of corpses still awaiting a grave lie abandoned in a roadside ditch, their exposed flesh rotting in the sun.
Thu Nov 26 2020
Nigeria's president urges end to protests but remains silent on demonstration shooting

Nigeria's president urges end to protests but remains silent on demonstration shooting

Violence in Lagos, Africa's biggest city and the commercial hub of the continent's largest economy, has escalated since Wednesday.
Fri Oct 23 2020
Pentagon prepares to welcome once-banned Indonesian minister despite rights concerns

Pentagon prepares to welcome once-banned Indonesian minister despite rights concerns

Prabowo was accused of involvement with military crimes in places like East Timor that have earned him scorn among human rights advocates.
Thu Oct 15 2020
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

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

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

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

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth

A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation

The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence

Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024