Myanmar's neighbours, some ASEAN members hold secretive talks on crisis - Sources
The talks were held as part of a secretive effort to de-escalate a bloody crisis in the army-run Southeast Asian nation.
Wed Apr 26 2023
Former UN chief says Myanmar army must take first step to end violence
Ban Ki-Moon called for an end to violence in Myanmar after meeting Min Aung Hlaing this week.
Tue Apr 25 2023
US rejoins fight against climate change at high level summit
This online event aims to set out practical solutions and plans for dealing with climate change in the period until 2030.
Mon Jan 25 2021
Virus despair forces girls across Asia into child marriage
Tens of thousands of girls across Asia are being forced into marriage by desperate families plunged into poverty because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Tue Sep 01 2020
Former U.N. chief Ban says not running for president of South Korea - media
Ban spoke at an unscheduled news conference at parliament after meeting the leaders of conservative parties.
Wed Feb 01 2017
Designer wanted in bribery case arrested in Mexico, sent to U.S
Malcolm Harris, a self-described arts and fashion consultant and blogger, was indicted in New York along with two of Ban's relatives on Tuesday.
Sun Jan 15 2017
Ban Ki-moon bids farewell to United Nations
"I feel a bit like Cinderella. Tomorrow at midnight, everything changes!" he joked to staff and colleagues as he wrapped up a decade leading the United Nations.
Sat Dec 31 2016
World prosperity has not been shared by all: UN chief
Ban notes inequalities, extreme poverty, unemployment, social exclusion and environmental degradation continue to be prominent features of societies around the world.
Wed Dec 21 2016
Dispute holds up evacuation from 'hell' of Aleppo
The second day of the operation to take fighters and civilians out of Aleppo's rebel enclave ground to a halt amid recriminations from all sides.
Sat Dec 17 2016
UN chief alarmed by reports of atrocities in Aleppo
While stressing that the United Nations is not able to independently verify these reports, the secretary-general is conveying his grave concern to the relevant parties.
Tue Dec 13 2016
UN Chief congratulates Akufo-Addo on election as Ghanaian President
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Friday congratulated Nana Akufo-Addo on his election as president of Ghana.
Sat Dec 10 2016
Volunteerism and the third sector as an empowering agent of democracy
During the recent celebration, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon gave a profound message; crediting significant volunteer contributions to both economic and social development.
Mon Dec 05 2016
Wonder Woman to be UN ambassador for women's empowerment
The United Nations is enlisting the super-powers of Wonder Woman for a new campaign to empower women and girls.
Thu Oct 13 2016
UN chief offers to mediate over Kashmir tensions
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has offered to act as mediator between India and Pakistan to defuse rising tensions over disputed Kashmir.
Sat Oct 01 2016
UN chief condemns Istanbul airport attack
Ban condemns todays terrorist attack and expresses his deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and to the government and people of Turkey, his spokesman said.
Wed Jun 29 2016
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
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024