G20 leaders flag global conflicts, cooperation at Rio summit
G20 leaders are address a changing global landscape while aiming to strengthen agreement among nations.
Tue Nov 19 2024
Indonesian president says he will safeguard sovereignty in South China Sea
Partnerships are better than conflicts, and 'we respect all powers,' says Prabowo Subianto.
Thu Nov 14 2024
[OPINION] Middle East crisis: A precursor to World War III?
The Middle East remains one of the worlds most volatile regions, marked by a complex web of political, religious and territorial conflicts.
Fri Oct 25 2024
Blinken says concern in Asia about prospect of Middle East conflicts spreading
Blinken reaffirmed Washington's commitment to diplomacy to manage the situation amid an Iranian-led axis of resistance.
Fri Oct 11 2024
G20 finance ministers meet to seek consensus before US election
Negotiators from the G20 major economies have agreed to leave discussion of the conflicts out of a joint statement by the finance leaders gathering on July 25-26 in Rio de Janeiro.
Mon Jul 22 2024
No damage to Iranian nuclear facilities following explosions, IAEA confirms
IAEA calls for extreme restraint from all parties, reiterates that nuclear facilities should never be a target in military conflicts.
Fri Apr 19 2024
UN: Water fuelling conflict as 2.2 billion people lack clean drinking water
Increasing water scarcity can fuel conflicts around the world, the United Nations has warned.
Fri Mar 22 2024
UN General Assembly declares 2025 as int'l year of peace, trust
The resolution calls on the international community to resolve conflicts through inclusive dialogue and negotiation.
Fri Mar 22 2024
Good relationship between journalists from Malaysia-Indonesia can help resolve conflicts - ISWAMI
Ashwad Ismail said the role of ISWAMI in building relationship between both countries was the right move forward as the media's role today.
Tue Feb 20 2024
[COLUMNIST] Malaysia's legal approach to Gaza (and other conflicts) - Is ICC the only way forward?
ICJ cases are different from the International Criminal Court (ICC), though they can run in parallel.
Thu Jan 25 2024
Sharing the grieves of the world's longest-continuing conflicts
Palestinians are made to become refugees in their own land. They have to struggle for their justice, independence, self-determination and liberation.
Fri Jan 12 2024
India's Manipur state buries victims of ethnic clashes
Earlier efforts to carry out the last rites of the deceased were marred by conflicts between the communities.
Thu Dec 21 2023
AWANI Global: Food Security: Combating hunger in an evolving landscape
Dr Oleg Barabanov from the Russian Academy of Sciences weighs in on the challenges posed by climate crises and conflicts on global food security, as he explores actionable steps countries and Malaysia can counter food shortages and price spikes while strengthening self-reliance.
Sun Nov 26 2023
US lawmaker seeks answers from Meta, X, Google, TikTok over Israel-Hamas false content
Visuals from older conflicts, video game footage and altered documents are among misleading content that has flooded social media platforms.
Tue Oct 17 2023
[COLUMNIST] Speaking at UN General Assembly is never a missed opportunity
It is not always the case that such a rostrum would work flawlessly to prevent great wars and endemic conflicts.
Tue Oct 03 2023
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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