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US says it opposes scope of Israeli air strikes in Beirut

US says it opposes scope of Israeli air strikes in Beirut

Israeli military evacuation orders were also affecting more than a quarter of Lebanon, according to the UN refugee agency.
Wed Oct 16 2024
UN refugee agency says record 117 mln people forcibly displaced in 2023

UN refugee agency says record 117 mln people forcibly displaced in 2023

UNHCR warns that the number of people forcibly displaced could rise further without major global political changes.
Thu Jun 13 2024
Indonesia navy drives away boat carrying Rohingya - Military

Indonesia navy drives away boat carrying Rohingya - Military

Over 1,500 Rohingya have landed in Indonesia since November, according to data from the United Nations' refugee agency, facing increasing hostility and rejection.
Fri Dec 29 2023
UN refugee agency readying for up to 120,000 refugees in Armenia

UN refugee agency readying for up to 120,000 refugees in Armenia

According to UN, huge crowds of tired and frightened people were gathering at registration centres.
Fri Sep 29 2023
Over 1 million may flee Sudan conflict, UN refugee agency says

Over 1 million may flee Sudan conflict, UN refugee agency says

There's been less and less people wanting to stay at the border as the situation deteriorates in Darfur, said Raouf Mazou.
Wed Jun 28 2023
Angelina Jolie leaves UN refugee agency after more than 20 years

Angelina Jolie leaves UN refugee agency after more than 20 years

Jolie who has been on over 60 field assignments during her 21 years with UNHCR, wants to keep working with refugees outside the global body.
Sat Dec 17 2022
Angry scenes at Haiti airport add to Biden pressure over expulsions

Angry scenes at Haiti airport add to Biden pressure over expulsions

Returnees reacted angrily as they stepped off flights at Port-au-Prince airport after spending thousands of dollars on arduous voyages.
Wed Sep 22 2021
As the Taliban returns, 20 years of progress for women looks set to disappear overnight

As the Taliban returns, 20 years of progress for women looks set to disappear overnight

As the Taliban takes control of the country, Afghanistan has again become an extremely dangerous place to be a woman.
Mon Aug 16 2021
U.N. refugee agency calls for rescue of Rohingya stranded at sea

U.N. refugee agency calls for rescue of Rohingya stranded at sea

Some passengers had died, with fatalities rising over the weekend on a boat it said had left the coastal district of Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh.
Mon Feb 22 2021
Rohingya Muslims flee as more than 2,600 houses burned in Myanmar's Rakhine

Rohingya Muslims flee as more than 2,600 houses burned in Myanmar's Rakhine

About 58,600 Rohingya have fled into neighbouring Bangladesh from Myanmar, according to U.N. refugee agency UNHCR, as aid workers there struggle to cope.
Sat Sep 02 2017
UNHCR special envoy Angelina Jolie in Kenya, visits refugee girls

UNHCR special envoy Angelina Jolie in Kenya, visits refugee girls

The Hollywood star visited at least 20 of girls in a safe house in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi.
Wed Jun 21 2017
Beirut mass iftar marks World Refugee Day

Beirut mass iftar marks World Refugee Day

The communal meal was organised by the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) alongside local charity Makhzoumi Foundation with the support of the European Union in Lebanon.
Sun Jun 18 2017
Over 630,000 people displaced in Mosul: UN

Over 630,000 people displaced in Mosul: UN

"This includes more than 434,000 displaced from western Mosul since mid-February," Andrej Mahecic, spokesperson for UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), told reporters at the UN''s Geneva headquarters.
Sat May 13 2017
At least 239 migrants believed drowned in Mediterranean, says UN

At least 239 migrants believed drowned in Mediterranean, says UN

At least 239 migrants are believed to have drowned this week in two shipwrecks off the coast of Libya, the United Nations refugee agency said.
Fri Nov 04 2016
Migrant deaths in Mediterranean 'hit 10,000'

Migrant deaths in Mediterranean 'hit 10,000'

The UN refugee agency said the number of deaths at sea had risen sharply this year, with a record 2,814 people drowning since January.
Wed Jun 08 2016
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
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

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

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

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