Poor countries can't afford to climate-proof - but can't afford not to
Preparing to cope with the worst impacts of climate change is essential.
Sat Feb 03 2024
IMF, World Bank urge more COVID-19 vaccination doses to go to poor countries
It would not be possible to vaccinate at least 40 pct of the population in all countries by the end of 2021 without urgent action.
Fri Sep 17 2021
COVID-19 disruption causing many deaths from TB, AIDS in poorest countries, fund says
Thousands of people will die of TB left untreated because of disruption to healthcare systems in poor countries caused by COVID-19 pandemic.
Wed Sep 08 2021
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Thu Jun 10 2021
Summit secures additional $2.4 billion for COVID shots for poor countries
The COVAX mechanism has distributed 77 million doses to 127 countries since February.
Thu Jun 03 2021
Bill Gates sees 6-8 month lag for poor countries to get COVID-19 shots
"Every politician is under pressure to go bid for their country to get further up in line," Gates said.
Wed Jan 27 2021
Poor countries face long wait for vaccines despite promises
Some experts say the chances that coronavirus shots will be shared fairly between rich nations and the rest are fading fast.
Tue Dec 15 2020
Poor countries seen missing out as rich nations hoard COVID-19 vaccines
Rich nations home to 14 pct of the global population had bought 53 pct of the total stock of the most-promising vaccines as of last month.
Wed Dec 09 2020
China has given $2.1 billion of debt relief to poor countries - Finance Minister
The China Development Bank, as a commercial creditor, has signed agreements with developing countries involving $748 million by the end of September
Fri Nov 20 2020
Push to bring coronavirus vaccines to the poor faces trouble
Rich countries have locked up most of the worlds potential vaccine supply through 2021.
Thu Oct 01 2020
Internet gap hinders small firms in poor countries, study shows
SME businesses around the world have been found to underperform because they make too little use of the Internet.
Thu Oct 15 2015
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
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 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
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 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
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
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
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024