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US shifts some military aid to Lebanon from Egypt, letter says

US shifts some military aid to Lebanon from Egypt, letter says

The move follows Democratic concerns in Congress over Egypt's human rights record, including mass arrests of political prisoners.
Tue Jan 07 2025
Human Rights Watch says Israel's deprivation of water in Gaza is act of genocide

Human Rights Watch says Israel's deprivation of water in Gaza is act of genocide

The 184-page Human Rights Watch report says the Israeli government stopped water being piped into Gaza and cut off electricity.
Fri Dec 20 2024
Palestinian families sue State Department over US support for Israeli military

Palestinian families sue State Department over US support for Israeli military

Washington faces criticism from human rights groups for maintaining its support for Israel with no major policy changes.
Wed Dec 18 2024
Women held as sex slaves in Sudan's South Kordofan, Human Rights Watch says

Women held as sex slaves in Sudan's South Kordofan, Human Rights Watch says

New York-based Human Rights Watch says it documented 79 cases of rape of women and girls as young as seven.
Wed Dec 18 2024
FIFA has a human rights policy, so how could it award Saudi Arabia the 2034 soccer World Cup?

FIFA has a human rights policy, so how could it award Saudi Arabia the 2034 soccer World Cup?

The kingdom's construction boom is already fuelled by approximately 13 million migrant labourers working under dire conditions.
Tue Dec 17 2024
Soccer - Saudi Arabia's human rights record under fire after World Cup bid win

Soccer - Saudi Arabia's human rights record under fire after World Cup bid win

FIFA gave the bid a high technical score, a move Amnesty calls an "astonishing whitewash" of the country's human rights record.
Fri Dec 13 2024
UNRWA: Scale of suffering witnessed in Gaza over this past year has shaken faith in human rights

UNRWA: Scale of suffering witnessed in Gaza over this past year has shaken faith in human rights

The rights being denied to the people of Gaza are the same rights meant to protect us all, says UNRWA.
Wed Dec 11 2024
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
Soccer - FIFA must halt Saudi World Cup bid due to human rights issues, says Amnesty

Soccer - FIFA must halt Saudi World Cup bid due to human rights issues, says Amnesty

Votes are due to be held at the FIFA Congress next month to approve the 2030 and 2034 World Cups, though each has only a single bid.
Mon Nov 11 2024
West blasts China on rights, China responds: What about Gaza?

West blasts China on rights, China responds: What about Gaza?

Australia, the US and 13 other countries criticised China at the United Nations over alleged human rights abuses in Xinjiang and Tibet.
Wed Oct 23 2024
Haiti gangs are recruiting more child soldiers, human rights report says

Haiti gangs are recruiting more child soldiers, human rights report says

Near-famine conditions push boys to pick up guns while girls are sexually abused and forced into domestic work.
Sat Oct 12 2024
Russia declares US Clooney Foundation an undesirable organisation

Russia declares US Clooney Foundation an undesirable organisation

The Foundation was founded by actor George Clooney and his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Detention of Imran Khan violates international law, UN working group says

Detention of Imran Khan violates international law, UN working group says

UN human rights working group said former Pakistani PM Imran Khan should be released immediately.
Tue Jul 02 2024
UN Human Commissioner for Human Rights  to visit Malaysia on Tuesday

UN Human Commissioner for Human Rights to visit Malaysia on Tuesday

Volker Turk will undertake a working visit to Malaysia on June 4 at the invitation of the Malaysian Government.
Mon Jun 03 2024
US rights report on India cites abuses in Manipur, harassment of media and minorities

US rights report on India cites abuses in Manipur, harassment of media and minorities

The US assessment said religious minorities in India reported discrimination including calls for violence and spread of misinformation.
Tue Apr 23 2024
Africa's youth protests: A storm brewing for 2025?

Africa's youth protests: A storm brewing for 2025?

Africa sees a wave of youth-led protests fuelled by frustrations over rampant corruption, poor governance, high living costs, unemployment.
Sat Jan 18 2025
Rocking the cradle: Embracing pregnancy after 40

Rocking the cradle: Embracing pregnancy after 40

Age is no longer a barrier for Malaysian women to embrace motherhood, thanks to advancements in fertility treatments.
Sat Jan 18 2025
The big DC mystery: Where will Trump and his circle hang out?

The big DC mystery: Where will Trump and his circle hang out?

For four years, the bar at Trump International Hotel in downtown Washington was the place to be seen for Donald Trump's circle of allies.
Sat Jan 18 2025
Thai resort island Phuket grapples with growing garbage crisis

Thai resort island Phuket grapples with growing garbage crisis

By the end of year, the island could be producing up to 1,400 tonnes of trash a day, overwhelming its sole landfill, deputy mayor says.
Sat Jan 18 2025
Analysis - Biden to hand unfinished agenda to Trump for chaotic Mideast

Analysis - Biden to hand unfinished agenda to Trump for chaotic Mideast

Joe Biden's record on the world stage is likely to be heavily defined by his handling of the 15-month war in Gaza.
Sat Jan 18 2025
Biden administration will not enforce TikTok ban, says White House official

Biden administration will not enforce TikTok ban, says White House official

This leaves the incoming Donald Trump administration to make the decision, according to a White House official.
Sat Jan 18 2025
AWANI Tonight: 17th Jan 2025

AWANI Tonight: 17th Jan 2025

#AWANITonight with Faye Kwan

- M’sia to continue engaging with both U.S. and China - PM
- Thai PM reassures Chinese tourists over safety concerns

#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Fri Jan 17 2025
AWANI Tonight: U.S. tightens rule on AI chip exports, what's the impact on M'sia?

AWANI Tonight: U.S. tightens rule on AI chip exports, what's the impact on M'sia?

The US is set to roll out strict export controls on advanced AI chips. National AI Office Head Sam Majid says the impact on Malaysia will remain minimal for now.
Fri Jan 17 2025
AWANI Tonight: Apple loses top spot in China’s smartphone market

AWANI Tonight: Apple loses top spot in China’s smartphone market

Apple has been dethroned as China’s top smartphone seller, plunging 17% in 2024. Local brands Vivo and Huawei have overtaken the tech giant, bringing it now to 3rd place.
Fri Jan 17 2025
AWANI Tonight: Thai PM reassures Chinese tourists over safety concerns

AWANI Tonight: Thai PM reassures Chinese tourists over safety concerns

Thailand is stepping up security for tourists to restore confidence among Chinese visitors, with PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra to record a message in Chinese to reassure tourists of their safety.
Fri Jan 17 2025