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
The elephant in the expo centre: Who's hosting COP29?
There's an unprecedented deadlock at this year's COP28 UN climate summit over who will host next year's event.
Wed Dec 06 2023
UN chief, COP28 president clash over future for fossil fuels
The dueling visions summed up the most divisive issue facing world leaders at this year's UN climate summit.
Fri Dec 01 2023
K-Pop band BLACKPINK receive honorary MBEs from Britain's King Charles
BLACKPINK received the MBEs in recognition of the bank members' role as COP26 Advocates for the UNs climate summit.
Thu Nov 23 2023
UN chief laments 'naked greed' of fossil fuel interests, countries criticize big polluters
Countries addressing a climate summit during the UN General Assembly criticized big polluters for not doing more to tackle global warming.
Thu Sep 21 2023
COP27 nears breakthrough on climate finance in scramble for final deal
Negotiators at the COP27 climate summit remained locked over how to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions driving them.
Sun Nov 20 2022
Greta Thunberg: COP27 an opportunity for "greenwashing, lying and cheating"
Thunberg calls out next month's climate summit for being "held in a tourist paradise in a country that violates many basic human rights.
Mon Oct 31 2022
Speak up to save our planet, Billie Eilish urges ahead of COP26
Eilish joins scientists, calling on world leaders to stand together and take urgent action at the UN COP26 climate summit next week.
Tue Oct 26 2021
Eyes of the world will be on Scotland for climate summit, Queen says
The eyes of the world will be on the UK and Scotland in particular, as leaders come together to address the challenges of climate change.
Sun Oct 03 2021
How Biden plans to fight climate change
Biden has also vowed to convene the leaders of major economies for a climate summit within 100 days of his inauguration on Wednesday.
Wed Jan 20 2021
UK helps raise $1 billion in global vaccine donations
The fund will allow for the distribution of one billion COVID-19 vaccine doses to 92 developing countries this year.
Sun Jan 10 2021
Obama readies climate change push at UN summit
Obama has warned that failure to act on climate change would be a "betrayal" of future generations, but faced with a Congress reluctant to even limit greenhouse gas emissions.
Mon Sep 22 2014
Leonardo DiCaprio named UN messenger of peace
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio on Tuesday was named United Nations' messenger of peace with a special focus on climate change, Xinhua news agency reported.
Wed Sep 17 2014
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