Can the Palestinians become a full United Nations member?
Palestinian Authority is not a full member and does not have a vote in the 193-member UN General Assembly.
Sat Sep 14 2024
Hamas, Palestinian authority welcome UN Security Council resolution for Gaza ceasefire
In its statement, Hamas said it was ready to cooperate with mediators over implementing the principles of the plan.
Tue Jun 11 2024
Palestinian President Abbas appoints new prime minister of Palestinian Authority
Mohammad Mustafa is one of the leading Palestinian business figures who has overseen Gaza reconstruction under Hamas Islamist rule.
Fri Mar 15 2024
Hamas critique removed from Palestinians' Abbas comments on Israel attack
President Mahmoud Abbas' Palestinian Authority exercises limited self-rule in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
Mon Oct 16 2023
For the first time in its history, the United States returns a looted antiquity to Palestine
An official American delegation presented a "cosmetic spoon" to Rula Maayah, the Palestinian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities.
Sat Jan 14 2023
Israel says it will test bullet that killed reporter, Palestinians disagree
Akram al-Khatib, general prosecutor for the Palestinian Authority, said the test would take place at the US Embassy in Jerusalem.
Mon Jul 04 2022
Israel to give Palestinians 1 million COVID vaccine doses - Israeli statement
The Palestinian Authority in exchange had agreed to give Israel a reciprocal number of Pfizer doses from one of its own shipments.
Fri Jun 18 2021
Bill to cut off aid to Palestinians passed by U.S. committee
The bill, which must be approved by the full Senate and House of Representatives before becoming law, is intended to stop the Palestinian Authority from paying the stipends.
Fri Aug 04 2017
Israel frees 26 prisoners but ramps up settlements
Israel freed 26 veteran Palestinian prisoners Wednesday in line with commitments to the US-backed peace process, but moved in tandem to ramp up settlement in annexed east Jerusalem.
Wed Oct 30 2013
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024