Shootouts in Sudan capital on Eid holiday, army moves in on foot
International efforts to broker a temporary truce over the three day holiday and allow civilians to reach safety have so far failed.
Fri Apr 21 2023
Malaysia has played significant role in calling for total elimination of nuclear weapons
Malaysia has been actively involved in international efforts calling for the total elimination of nuclear weapons.
Thu Sep 29 2022
Virus deaths top 250,000 as billions pledged for vaccine push
A special telethon backed by the WHO pulled in $8.1 billion to support international efforts to develop a vaccine against the coronavirus.
Tue May 05 2020
Malaysia backs move to stamp out modern slavery
There's a need for collective regional and international efforts to deal with the problem of human trafficking and modern slavery in an effective manner.
Wed Sep 21 2016
Taliban reject peace talks with Afghan government
The Taliban on Saturday refused to hold direct peace talks with the Afghan government, dealing a blow to international efforts to revive long-stalled negotiations.
Sat Mar 05 2016
Saudi Arabia, Iran say dispute won't affect Syria talks
Saudi Arabia and Iran said on Sunday that an escalating dispute between the two countries would not affect international efforts to end the war in Syria.
Mon Jan 11 2016
Deadly Israeli shelling hits UN school killing 20 people
As the conflict between Israel and Hamas entered its 23rd day, international efforts to bring an end to the bloodshed continues.
Wed Jul 30 2014
Syria blast kills 21, US urges opposition to join peace talks
A blast ripped through a pickup truck Wednesday killing 21 people in the latest attack on civilians in Syria's raging civil war, adding urgency to international efforts to convene peace talks.
Wed Oct 16 2013
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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