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Entire generation in Gaza would lose education if UNRWA collapses, says UN

Entire generation in Gaza would lose education if UNRWA collapses, says UN

In Gaza, dismantling UNRWA will collapse the United Nation's humanitarian response, which relies heavily on the agency's infrastructure.
Fri Nov 15 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
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
Israel says it has met most US demands on Gaza aid as deadline looms

Israel says it has met most US demands on Gaza aid as deadline looms

The Israeli official says Israel added entrances into Gaza, expanded the humanitarian zone, increased security for aid vehicles.
Tue Nov 12 2024
UN 'urgently calls on Israel to open up' North Gaza to humanitarian operations

UN 'urgently calls on Israel to open up' North Gaza to humanitarian operations

UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said at a news conference that "access to North Gaza governorate is still extremely limited.
Tue Nov 12 2024
Nearly 70% of verified Gaza war dead women and children, UN rights office says

Nearly 70% of verified Gaza war dead women and children, UN rights office says

It condemened what it called a systematic violation of the fundamental principles of international humanitarian law.
Fri Nov 08 2024
Gaza aid situation not much improved, US says as deadline for Israel looms

Gaza aid situation not much improved, US says as deadline for Israel looms

Aid workers and UN officials say humanitarian conditions continue to be dire in Gaza.
Tue Nov 05 2024
The UN warns famine is likely in Gaza. What do malnutrition and hunger do to the body?

The UN warns famine is likely in Gaza. What do malnutrition and hunger do to the body?

Israel has been accused of deliberately blocking humanitarian aid, including food.
Sun Nov 03 2024
World powers meet to push Lebanon aid, ceasefire

World powers meet to push Lebanon aid, ceasefire

The meeting aims to raise at least 500 million euros in urgent humanitarian aid for Lebanon and push for a ceasefire.
Thu Oct 24 2024
Blinken heads to Israel to revive Gaza ceasefire talks after Sinwar death

Blinken heads to Israel to revive Gaza ceasefire talks after Sinwar death

Blinken will focus discussions on how to end the war, plans for the enclave after the fighting ends and how to improve humanitarian assistance.
Tue Oct 22 2024
US tells Israel to improve Gaza humanitarian situation or risk military aid

US tells Israel to improve Gaza humanitarian situation or risk military aid

The US demands concrete measures to address the worsening situation amid a renewed Israeli offensive in northern Gaza.
Wed Oct 16 2024
Consider This: Myanmar Crisis (Part 2) — Malaysia’s Leadership Testing as ASEAN Chair

Consider This: Myanmar Crisis (Part 2) — Malaysia’s Leadership Testing as ASEAN Chair

As Malaysia takes over the chair of ASEAN in 2025, the region faces a critical test: the deepening crisis in Myanmar. Despite the 5-Point Consensus agreed upon by ASEAN leaders in 2021, little progress has been made in resolving the ongoing violence and humanitarian disaster gripping the country. Can Malaysia’s chairmanship reshape ASEAN’s approach to Myanmar and bring about real change? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Thomas Daniel, senior fellow in the Foreign Policy and Security Studies programme at ISIS Malaysia.
Tue Oct 15 2024
Consider This: Myanmar Crisis (Part 1) — Malaysia’s Leadership Testing as ASEAN Chair

Consider This: Myanmar Crisis (Part 1) — Malaysia’s Leadership Testing as ASEAN Chair

s Malaysia takes over the chair of ASEAN in 2025, the region faces a critical test: the deepening crisis in Myanmar. Despite the 5-Point Consensus agreed upon by ASEAN leaders in 2021, little progress has been made in resolving the ongoing violence and humanitarian disaster gripping the country. Can Malaysia’s chairmanship reshape ASEAN’s approach to Myanmar and bring about real change? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Lilianne Fan, who is part of the Malaysian Advisory Group on Myanmar. She’s also the Co-Founder and International Director of the regional humanitarian organisation Geutanyoe Foundation.
Tue Oct 15 2024
[COLUMNIST] 75 Years of the Geneva Conventions: What can Malaysia (still) do for humanity?

[COLUMNIST] 75 Years of the Geneva Conventions: What can Malaysia (still) do for humanity?

The provisions and humanitarian objectives of the Geneva Conventions must be upheld and prioritised.
Mon Oct 07 2024
UNICEF Head 'deeply concerned' over deteriorating humanitarian situation in Lebanon

UNICEF Head 'deeply concerned' over deteriorating humanitarian situation in Lebanon

The number of people internally displaced by the violence has spiked to more than one million, including over 300,000 children.
Tue Oct 01 2024
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