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
[COLUMNIST] Gender-based violence - the plight of Rohingya refugee women
Over the years, Rohingya women and girls have faced various forms of gender-based violence.
Wed Jan 18 2023
US announces over $170 mln in humanitarian assistance for Rohingya Muslims
More than a million Rohingya are living in squalid camps in southern Bangladesh comprising the world's largest refugee settlement.
Fri Sep 23 2022
'Flee' sketches human face of Afghan refugee crisis
The film focuses more on another familiar news story the thousands of refugees risking their lives to reach Europe from conflict zones.
Fri Dec 03 2021
Facebook, Google, Twitter agree to delete hate speech in 24 hours - Germany
Germany said Facebook, Google and Twitter have agreed to delete hate speech from their websites within 24 hours, a new step in the fight against rising online racism following the refugee crisis.
Wed Dec 16 2015
Malaysia to accept 3,000 Syrian refugees - Najib
Malaysia will open its doors to 3,000 Syrian migrants over the next three years to help alleviate the refugee crisis, said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
Fri Oct 02 2015
PM Najib calls for new solutions to address extremism, refugee crisis
Datuk Seri Najib Razak makes impassioned plea for rejection of so-called 'Islamic State' philosophy; calls for Ummah to take decisive action against those who seek to hijack Islam.
Thu Oct 01 2015
Five ways to solve Europe's refugee crisis
Here are a few of the options Europe is considering to solve the issue of refugee crisis.
Wed Sep 09 2015
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
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
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce
Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
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