MSF: Gaza in "death trap" amid Israeli offensive, calls for ceasefire intensify
Amid continued attacks, siege, and blockade, Israel is destroying conditions of life in Gaza.
Thu Dec 19 2024
In aid-starved Afghanistan, relief workers fight a forgotten hunger crisis
Nonprofit groups are trying to fill a growing humanitarian void, providing aid to destitute families.
Sun Dec 15 2024
[OPINION] Place health at the core of climate change policy
Place health at the core of climate change policy to serve the worlds most vulnerable, argues Christopher Lockyear.
Tue Nov 12 2024
The Future is Female: Frontline Midwifery - Providing Maternal Care in War-Torn Gaza
*TRIGGER WARNING: INFANT LOSS.
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Krystal So Hin Pui, Midwife Activity Manager with the international medical humanitarian organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières, also known as Doctors Without Borders. Krystal recently returned from a six-week humanitarian mission to the Gaza Strip to provide prenatal, antenatal and maternity care, as well as support for survivors of sexual violence.
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Krystal So Hin Pui, Midwife Activity Manager with the international medical humanitarian organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières, also known as Doctors Without Borders. Krystal recently returned from a six-week humanitarian mission to the Gaza Strip to provide prenatal, antenatal and maternity care, as well as support for survivors of sexual violence.
Sun Aug 04 2024
As famine looms in Sudan, the hungry eat soil and leaves
Nearly five million people in the country are close to famine as Sudan's civil war passes the one-year mark.
Sun May 12 2024
INSIGHT - Millions of Sudanese go hungry as war disrupts food supply
People venturing out from their homes in a desperate search for food at the risk of being hit by artillery shells.
Sat Mar 16 2024
MSF slams US on Gaza at UN, says children as young as 5 want to die
Children who do survive this war will not only bear the visible wounds of traumatic injuries, but the invisible ones too, said MSF.
Fri Feb 23 2024
[COLUMNIST]: Are we ready for the next emergency?
2023 has been marked by many humanitarian crises.Paul McPhun, Director for South-East & East Asia Pacific, MSF shares his thoughts
Mon Jan 01 2024
[COLUMNIST] Doctors Without Borders calls on governments to take action to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza
Though the recent truce is the first sign of humanity after weeks of relentless violence, it is by no means a solution of any kind.
Mon Dec 04 2023
'A war for life of our child': Health crisis spills out of Ukraine conflict
WHO is warning that the exodus raises the spectre of a regional health catastrophe on top of the huge toll in death and destruction.
Tue Mar 08 2022
Doctors Without Borders workers kidnapped in Yemen - Sources
The security source said the employees were a German and a Mexican and were taken from their car by gunmen.
Sun Mar 06 2022
Pfizer offers 40 mln COVID shots to poorer countries at cost
Pfizer chairman Albert Bourla says developing countries should have "the same access to vaccines as the rest of the world".
Sat Jan 23 2021
Push to bring coronavirus vaccines to the poor faces trouble
Rich countries have locked up most of the worlds potential vaccine supply through 2021.
Thu Oct 01 2020
COVID-19: Fear still exists among refugees to undergo test
The fear of being reported to Immigration services has deterred many refugees from seeking proper and timely treatment, Doctors Without Borders.
Fri Mar 27 2020
#ClimateEmergency: Let's be clear, you're pointless
All these toxic people, both on the streets and behind their laptops throwing shades at those who are trying to do something for the planet.
Mon Sep 23 2019
AWANI Tonight: 13th Jan 2025
#AWANITonight with Farhana Sheikh
- House arrest: Govt to apply gag order on addendum
- Abu Dhabi: PM Anwar discusses investments with ADIA, Mubadala, Masdar
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
- House arrest: Govt to apply gag order on addendum
- Abu Dhabi: PM Anwar discusses investments with ADIA, Mubadala, Masdar
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Mon Jan 13 2025
AWANI Tonight: Hearing begins for $1.83 bil lawsuit over Apple’s App Store
A UK court began hearings for allegations that Apple abused its App Store’s dominant position to charge commissions as high as 30%. The lawsuit is seeking damages of up to $1.83 billion for nearly 20 million UK Apple users.
Mon Jan 13 2025
AWANI Tonight: Russian runners brave -50°C to run in marathon
Dozens of runners, wrapped up from head to toe, braved freezing temperatures in Russia’s Yakutia region to take part in a marathon held at a chilling -50°C.
Mon Jan 13 2025
AWANI Tonight: PM discusses investments with ADIA, Mubadala, Masdar in Abu Dhabi
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is on the second day of his official visit to the UAE. Astro AWANI correspondent Irfan Faruqi breaks down the key moments of the day in Abu Dhabi and what they mean for Malaysia-UAE ties.
Mon Jan 13 2025
Provisional anti-dumping duties on flat-rolled iron, non-alloy steel imports China, India, Japan, S.Korea - MITI
MITI says the move, effective Jan 11, 2025, for up to 120 days, aims to prevent further harm to the domestic industry.
Mon Jan 13 2025
UK PM Starmer to outline plan to make Britain world leader in AI
Countries worldwide race to become AI hubs while balancing the need for restrictions on the technology.
Mon Jan 13 2025
Consider This: ASEAN Chair 2025 — Malaysia’s Vision for Regional Progress
As Malaysia takes the helm as ASEAN Chair in 2025, it steps into a leadership role for one of the world’s most dynamic regions. ASEAN is on track to become the fourth-largest economic bloc by 2030, but it faces immense challenges: from navigating an increasingly fragmented global order to advancing regional integration amid rising protectionism. Can Malaysia’s chairmanship make a lasting impact in just one year? And how can ASEAN strengthen its collective voice and economic clout in a polarised world? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Datuk Professor Dr Mohd Faiz Abdullah, Chairperson of the Institute of Strategic & International Studies, better known as ISIS Malaysia.
Mon Jan 13 2025
Najib testifies that he returned a portion of alleged Saudi donation
The first defense witness says he wants to avoid misinterpretations about the large sum of money in his personal account.
Mon Jan 13 2025
Death sentence of ex-lorry driver convicted of rape-cum-murder of elderly woman commuted to 40 years imprisonment
The three-judge panel dismiss K. Sathiaraj's appeal to overturn his murder conviction.
Mon Jan 13 2025
Thailand backs Malaysia's 'Inclusive And Sustainable' ASEAN vision for 2025
Nikorndej Balankura says Thailand views 2025 under Malaysia's Chairmanship as a pivotal moment in ASEAN's Community-building process.
Mon Jan 13 2025