Preparing for a Chinese blockade, Taiwan maps out wartime food plans
Taiwan says it was planning to set up task force to ensure food supply safety by taking a monthly inventory of the island's food resources.
Wed Oct 23 2024
UN Relief Chief sounds alarm about worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid aid blockage
UN Relief Chief Martin Griffiths, raised concerns about the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid an Israeli blockade.
Fri May 10 2024
20 Malaysians join aid flotilla to Gaza
Farwina Faroque said the mission involving selected M'sians is focused on breaking the naval blockade on Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid.
Thu Apr 18 2024
Why China, the Philippines keep fighting over tiny shoal
China's repeated attempts to blockade Second Thomas Shoal, has made the submerged reef a flashpoint for conflict between Manila and Beijing.
Sat Dec 16 2023
Largest Gaza hospital 'not functioning' amid Israeli assault
Hospitals in the north of the Palestinian enclave, including the al-Shifa complex, are blockaded by Israeli forces.
Mon Nov 13 2023
Explainer - What's driving Haiti's humanitarian crisis?
The trigger for the current crisis is the blockade of a key fuel terminal by armed gangs that began in September.
Wed Oct 19 2022
Swimming and surfing, Gazans savour a cleaner sea
Palestinians in the Israeli-blockaded Gaza Strip are rediscovering the pleasures of the Mediterranean Sea.
Wed Jun 29 2022
Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now
Russia summons the EU ambassador to Moscow, fuming over a rail blockade that has halted shipments of many basic goods to a Russian outpost.
Tue Jun 21 2022
Ukrainian fighters hold on as Putin claims victory in Mariupol
Putin orders his troops to blockade a giant steel works where the Ukrainians are holding out.
Fri Apr 22 2022
Putin calls off plan to storm Mariupol plant, opts for blockade instead
Moscow urges Ukrainian forces to surrender, pledges medical care.
Thu Apr 21 2022
Canadian police arrest dozens to sweep protesters from parliament area
Police by afternoon had dispersed the main portion of the blockade in front of parliament and the prime minister's office.
Sun Feb 20 2022
Canada-US border city seeks court order to remove truck protesters
Trudeau said he was working with municipal leaders to do what was necessary to end the bridge blockade.
Fri Feb 11 2022
Egypt to close Rafah crossing with Gaza from Monday
Rafah is the sole crossing between Egypt and Gaza, where an Israeli-led blockade has placed severe restrictions on the movement of goods.
Sun Aug 22 2021
Claims saying Israel has a right to defend itself unacceptable - Dr Mahathir
Mahathir described the action of Israel conducting intense attacks in different parts of the blockaded Gaza City as an unfair fight.
Mon May 17 2021
Indian farmers plan major road blockade outside Delhi to mark 100th day of protests
Farmers plan to stop all traffic on the six-lane Western Peripheral Expressway that forms a ring outside New Delhi for up to five hours.
Fri Mar 05 2021
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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