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National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup

National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup

The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce

Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce

In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says

Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says

So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Developing nations blast $300 billion COP29 climate deal as insufficient

Developing nations blast $300 billion COP29 climate deal as insufficient

Some delegates gave the deal a standing ovation in the COP29 plenary hall. Others lambasted wealthy nations for not doing more.
Sun Nov 24 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
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
Can a COP29 deal clean up scandal-ridden carbon offsets?

Can a COP29 deal clean up scandal-ridden carbon offsets?

Carbon trading helps rich nations cut emissions while aiding poorer nations' green energy efforts and climate resilience.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Japan sets monthly record 3.31 mln visitors in October

Japan sets monthly record 3.31 mln visitors in October

Tourism spending, classified as an export in national accounts, is poised to become Japan's second-biggest export sector after autos.
Thu Nov 21 2024
[COLUMNIST] Empowering Malaysia’s future: A youth-centric approach to P/CVE

[COLUMNIST] Empowering Malaysia’s future: A youth-centric approach to P/CVE

Youth empowerment and involvement in P/CVE remain integral to consolidating national resilience against violent extremism.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Hong Kong jails 45 democracy activists in landmark national security trial

Hong Kong jails 45 democracy activists in landmark national security trial

The Chinese and Hong Kong governments say the national security laws were necessary to restore order after mass pro-democracy protests.
Tue Nov 19 2024
G20 leaders flag global conflicts, cooperation at Rio summit

G20 leaders flag global conflicts, cooperation at Rio summit

G20 leaders are address a changing global landscape while aiming to strengthen agreement among nations.
Tue Nov 19 2024
Developing nations are least responsible for climate change but cop it worst. Will the COP29 climate talks tackle this injustice?

Developing nations are least responsible for climate change but cop it worst. Will the COP29 climate talks tackle this injustice?

Since the Industrial Revolution, country after country has turned to fossil fuels to power their transport and industry.
Sat Nov 16 2024
Sri Lankan president's coalition wins big majority in general election

Sri Lankan president's coalition wins big majority in general election

Anura Kumara gains power to push through his plans to fight poverty and graft in the island nation recovering from a financial meltdown.
Fri Nov 15 2024
Sudan war deaths are likely much higher than recorded, researchers say

Sudan war deaths are likely much higher than recorded, researchers say

The estimate includes some 26,000 people who suffered violent deaths, a higher figure than one currently used by UN for the entire country.
Fri Nov 15 2024
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
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN

One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN

The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024