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Orphans in Congo fed palm weevil larvae in bid to beat malnutrition

Orphans in Congo fed palm weevil larvae in bid to beat malnutrition

About a quarter of Congo's 99 million people face a food crisis and half of all orphans suffer from malnutrition, says World Food Programme.
Sat Jun 29 2024
Moscow says 700,000 children from Ukraine conflict zones now in Russia

Moscow says 700,000 children from Ukraine conflict zones now in Russia

Moscow says its programme to bring children from Ukraine into Russia is to protect orphans and children abandoned in the conflict zone.
Mon Jul 03 2023
FEATURE - COVID orphans face grief and poverty as world moves on

FEATURE - COVID orphans face grief and poverty as world moves on

Between 10.5 million and 12.4 million children are estimated to have lost at least one parent or caregiver to COVID, a 2022 study showed.
Fri Jun 16 2023
Inflation crimps Eid festivities for Karachi orphans

Inflation crimps Eid festivities for Karachi orphans

The crisis drove inflation to a record high of 35% in March, following a depreciating rupee currency.
Thu Apr 20 2023
[COLUMNIST] Urgent need of protection and welfare of institutionalised children in Malaysia

[COLUMNIST] Urgent need of protection and welfare of institutionalised children in Malaysia

By mandating laws or regulations to be applied in institutional care or foster care, it will give the children a protective environment.
Tue Mar 21 2023
Shah Alam UMNO leader charged with misappropriation of funds for orphans, Aidiladha korban programme

Shah Alam UMNO leader charged with misappropriation of funds for orphans, Aidiladha "korban" programme

Shah Alam UMNO division leader Azhari Shaari pleaded not guilty to charges of dishonestly misappropriating RM440,000 in funds for orphans and Aidiladha "korban" programme and forgery.
Tue Feb 14 2023
Ukraine seeks to trace thousands of 'orphans' scattered by war

Ukraine seeks to trace thousands of 'orphans' scattered by war

With help from UN child agency UNICEF, Ukraine is still trying to reach some 26,000 children.
Mon Sep 12 2022
Perak State Assembly makes history as private member's motion passed

Perak State Assembly makes history as private member's motion passed

The Perak State Assembly made history today when it approved a private member's motion to study the existing enactments with regard to wills, to preserve the welfare of Muslim orphans in the state.
Wed Jul 20 2022
Four runaway teens found safe at uncle's house

Four runaway teens found safe at uncle's house

The teenagers who allegedly ran away from a hostel for the poor and orphans were found by a police team.
Tue Jun 21 2022
Sombre Aidilfitri for those orphaned by COVID-19

Sombre Aidilfitri for those orphaned by COVID-19

For two orphans, this year's Aidilfitri might not be as excitable and joyful as they are forced to take on responsibilities which otherwise would have been taken care of when their parents were around
Wed May 04 2022
Ismail Sabri accompanies 54 orphans, asnaf children to shop for Raya

Ismail Sabri accompanies 54 orphans, asnaf children to shop for Raya

Ismail Sabri said the shopping trip was his annual routine with the orphans, who have also become his adopted children.
Thu Apr 28 2022
Raja, Raja Perempuan Of Perlis fete old folks, orphans, media practitioners

Raja, Raja Perempuan Of Perlis fete old folks, orphans, media practitioners

The Ramadan contributions were feted and presented at an iftar (breaking of fast) event at Istana Arau last night.
Wed Apr 13 2022
Two million single mothers, orphans in Afghanistan waiting for humanitarian aid

Two million single mothers, orphans in Afghanistan waiting for humanitarian aid

Abdul Majeed said the number may be higher, especially in rural areas.
Fri Nov 19 2021
Budget 2022: RM25 mln for Malaysian Family Foundation to safeguard orphans' future

Budget 2022: RM25 mln for Malaysian Family Foundation to safeguard orphans' future

The RM25 million allocated to the Malaysian Family Foundation is to ensure the future of children who lost their parents to COVID-19 is safeguarded.
Fri Oct 29 2021
Big-hearted eight-year-old boy wants to help orphans through second book sale

Big-hearted eight-year-old boy wants to help orphans through second book sale

Krishh Haran wants to help orphanages in need and children who need money, so they can buy food, toys, books.
Wed Oct 20 2021
The battle to reduce road deaths

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

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?

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

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

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

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