
UN Secretary-General warns of alarming rise in Islamophobia
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres raised the alarm over the worrying rise of Islamophobia worldwide.
Sun Mar 16 2025

Guterres asks Myanmar to pave way for democracy as humanitarian crisis deepens
The visiting United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday asked Myanmar to pave the way for democracy and protect its citizens
Sat Mar 15 2025

UN chief: Renewed hostilities in Gaza must be avoided at all costs
Antonio Guterres urged Hamas to continue with the planned release of hostages.
Wed Feb 12 2025

United Nations chief warns Trump against ethnic cleansing in Gaza
The United Nations has long endorsed a vision of two states living side by side within secure and recognised borders.
Thu Feb 06 2025

Trump says UN has to 'get its act together,' UN pushes back
US President Donald Trump criticises the United Nations as "not being well run".
Wed Feb 05 2025

UN chief demands evacuation of 2,500 Gaza children at 'imminent risk' of death
The doctors said they are advocating for a centralised process for medical evacuations with clear guidelines.
Fri Jan 31 2025

At UN, Panama reminds Trump he should not be threatening force
Panama is a member of the council, which is charged with maintaining international peace and security, for 2025-26.
Wed Jan 22 2025

Global hunger crisis deepens as major nations skimp on aid
At least 117 million people wont get food or other assistance in 2025, according to United Nations.
Sat Jan 04 2025

UN Secretary-General concerned about post-election violence in Mozambique
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed concern about the unrest in Mozambique, Anadolu Agency quoted his associate spokesperson Thursday.
Fri Dec 27 2024
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[COLUMNIST] Pushing for the expulsion of Israel from the UN
The ultimate aim is to reinforce the momentum for Israel's expulsion by setting the stage for triggering the move when the time comes.
Mon Dec 16 2024

ANALYSIS - New UN figures reveal huge cost of drought and desertification
A new report shows global losses from drought cost $307 billion a year.
Thu Dec 05 2024

UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 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

COP29: Pay up or face climate-led disaster for humanity, warns UN chief
Antonio Guterres says time is running out to limit a destructive rise in global temperatures.
Tue Nov 12 2024

United Nations warily awaits Donald Trump's return to power
Top UN concerns include potential US funding cuts and withdrawal from key global agreements and institutions.
Sat Nov 09 2024

Turning pain into purpose: Former client guides female drug addicts toward recovery
Rehab brings hardship and regret but also hope, as individuals recover and strive for a better future.
Sat Mar 22 2025

Beyond the flu: The silent threat of pneumococcal pneumonia
Pneumococcal pneumonia is a life-threatening lung infection that can strike suddenly and escalate rapidly.
Sat Mar 22 2025

Kuih Bongkol: A beloved iftar treat in Sarawak
Kuih Bongkol is made from a blend of fresh coconut milk and gula apong - a fragrant nipah palm sugar native to Sarawak.
Sat Mar 22 2025

Tesla’s stock defied gravity for years. Is Elon Musk’s EV party over?
Investors are still debating whether Elon Musk's electric-vehicle maker remains overpriced.
Sat Mar 22 2025

Climate change will reduce the number of satellites that can sustainably operate in space: Study
Research shows greenhouse gas emissions are shrinking the thermosphere, where the ISS and most satellites orbit.
Sat Mar 22 2025

From Ronaldo to Hamilton, sport's elite defy their age
Cristiano Ronaldo was 40 last month and is top scorer in Saudi soccer's top flight.
Sat Mar 22 2025
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[COLUMNIST] Landmine contamination: the major problem of Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan struggles with landmines and war remnants after nearly three decades of Armenian military occupation.
Sat Mar 22 2025

Netayahu, Putin and Bashir among ICC war crimes suspects at large
The ICC currently has a list of 31 suspects who remain at large from the court in The Hague.
Sat Mar 22 2025

Sudanese army says it has control of presidential palace in Khartoum
The army says it has also taken control of ministries and other key buildings in central Khartoum.
Fri Mar 21 2025

Israel intensifying Gaza strikes to press Hamas into freeing hostages, defence minister says
After two months of relative calm, Gazans were again fleeing for their lives after Israel effectively abandoned a ceasefire.
Fri Mar 21 2025