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Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of war crimes over Gaza displacements

Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of war crimes over Gaza displacements

The report is the latest in a series from aid groups and international bodies warning about the dire humanitarian situation in the enclave.
Fri Nov 15 2024
At UN, US warns Israel against forcible displacement, starvation in Gaza

At UN, US warns Israel against forcible displacement, starvation in Gaza

Israeli authorities are blocking humanitarian assistance from entering North Gaza, where fighting continues, says acting UN aid chief.
Wed Nov 13 2024
INSIGHT - Sudan's war risks 'lost generation' of children

INSIGHT - Sudan's war risks 'lost generation' of children

A devastating crisis is unfolding in Sudan, where the most vulnerable members of society children are bearing the brunt of the violence.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Countless numbers could die in Sudan without immediate action, UN official says

Countless numbers could die in Sudan without immediate action, UN official says

Nearly 18 months have created a major internal displacement crisis, leaving over 25 million people in desperate need of food and healthcare.
Fri Oct 11 2024
What's behind the war that has driven Sudan to famine?

What's behind the war that has driven Sudan to famine?

The April 2023 Sudan conflict has led to severe ethnic violence, massive displacement, and famine in parts of Darfur.
Sat Aug 31 2024
Tens of thousands in Sudan risk death if world does not step up response, says IOM

Tens of thousands in Sudan risk death if world does not step up response, says IOM

IOM urges countries to step up their donations in response to the world's largest displacement crisis in Sudan.
Tue Aug 13 2024
Olympics - Refugee team at Games raises awareness about displacement, UN refugee chief says

Olympics - Refugee team at Games raises awareness about displacement, UN refugee chief says

The team of refugees are taking part in 12 different sports including athletics, badminton and boxing at the Olympics Games.
Mon Jul 29 2024
Gaza's pregnant women defy odds to give birth, protect babies

Gaza's pregnant women defy odds to give birth, protect babies

Repeated displacement makes medical care almost impossible.
Fri Jul 12 2024
Women, children trapped at church in Sudan's capital endure hunger, bombardment

Women, children trapped at church in Sudan's capital endure hunger, bombardment

Sudan's war has caused the world's biggest internal displacement crisis, driving nearly 10 million people to seek shelter, says the IOM.
Fri Jul 05 2024
UNRWA says forced displacement has pushed over 1 million away from Rafah

UNRWA says forced displacement has pushed over 1 million away from Rafah

The Israeli military has told civilians to go to an "expanded humanitarian zone" some 20 km (12 miles) away.
Mon Jun 03 2024
EXPLAINER - Why is Sudan still at war a year on?

EXPLAINER - Why is Sudan still at war a year on?

A conflict in Sudan wreaked havoc across the country, unleashed waves of ethnic violence and created the world's largest displacement.
Fri Apr 12 2024
[COLUMNIST] Responsibility to protect – undertake military action to prevent Gaza displacement

[COLUMNIST] Responsibility to protect – undertake military action to prevent Gaza displacement

Consider this as part and parcel of the UNs "responsibility to protect" (R2P) doctrine under international law.
Fri Mar 22 2024
Horn of Africa: Over 100 killed and 700,000 displaced by El Nino rains

Horn of Africa: Over 100 killed and 700,000 displaced by El Nino rains

NGO calls for urgent national and international intervention to respond to the massive displacement in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia.
Fri Nov 17 2023
UN: Israeli attacks on Gaza displace 123,000 people

UN: Israeli attacks on Gaza displace 123,000 people

Israeli airstrikes and shelling have hit houses and apartment buildings, with four large residential towers in Gaza City destroyed.
Tue Oct 10 2023
Jenin attack created 4,000 new refugees, part of the endless cycle of Palestinian displacement since 1948

Jenin attack created 4,000 new refugees, part of the endless cycle of Palestinian displacement since 1948

Most Palestinians are refugees, and Israels occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip is organised around control of movement.
Sat Jul 08 2023
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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