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New Trump travel ban could bar Afghans, Pakistanis soon, sources say

New Trump travel ban could bar Afghans, Pakistanis soon, sources say

The new ban could impact tens of thousands of Afghans cleared for resettlement in the US as refugees or with Special Immigrant Visas.
Thu Mar 06 2025
Myanmar refugees face sudden discharge from Thai hospitals shuttered by US aid freeze

Myanmar refugees face sudden discharge from Thai hospitals shuttered by US aid freeze

The health facilities on the border serve tens of thousands of refugees from conflict-torn Myanmar.
Wed Jan 29 2025
Trump administration canceling flights for nearly 1,660 Afghan refugees, say US official, advocate

Trump administration canceling flights for nearly 1,660 Afghan refugees, say US official, advocate

The US decision also leaves in limbo thousands of other Afghans who have been approved for resettlement as refugees in the US.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Over half a million ‘TikTok refugees’ flock to China's RedNote

Over half a million ‘TikTok refugees’ flock to China's RedNote

New users are piling into the Chinese social media app RedNote just days before a proposed US ban on the popular social media app TikTok.
Wed Jan 15 2025
Malaysia doubles patrols to find Myanmar migrant boats after nearly 200 detained

Malaysia doubles patrols to find Myanmar migrant boats after nearly 200 detained

In recent years, Malaysia has turned away boats carrying Rohingya refugees and rounded up thousands in crowded detention centres.
Sat Jan 04 2025
[COLUMNIST] Refugees and Radicalisation: Addressing Malaysia’s overlooked security risks

[COLUMNIST] Refugees and Radicalisation: Addressing Malaysia’s overlooked security risks

Almost 200,000 refugees in Malaysia face significant socio-economic challenges that heighten their vulnerability to radicalisation.
Fri Jan 03 2025
Syrian exodus reveals fears of some behind the joy of many

Syrian exodus reveals fears of some behind the joy of many

While many focus on Syrian refugees returning after Assad's 50-year rule ends, not everyone feels welcome in the new Syria.
Sun Dec 22 2024
Gaza facing most intense bombings since WWII: UN agency

Gaza facing most intense bombings since WWII: UN agency

UNRWA highlights "the plight of the Palestine refugees," noting that it "remains the longest unresolved refugee crisis in the world."
Sun Dec 01 2024
Ukraine, marking 1,000 days of Russian invasion, eyes end to war next year

Ukraine, marking 1,000 days of Russian invasion, eyes end to war next year

Thousands of Ukrainian citizens have died, over 6 mln live as refugees abroad and population has fallen by a quarter since Russian invasion.
Tue Nov 19 2024
Israel terminates cooperation with UNRWA - Ambassador to UN

Israel terminates cooperation with UNRWA - Ambassador to UN

Israel terminates its cooperation with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, Israeli ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, announced.
Mon Nov 04 2024
UN World Food Programme says it cannot replace UNRWA in Gaza

UN World Food Programme says it cannot replace UNRWA in Gaza

The World Food Programme (WFP) cannot serve as a replacement for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in the Gaza Strip.
Sun Nov 03 2024
UNHCR calls for Indonesia to let in Rohingya stranded at sea off Aceh

UNHCR calls for Indonesia to let in Rohingya stranded at sea off Aceh

Most refugee arrivals happen between November and April, when the seas in the region are generally calmer.
Wed Oct 23 2024
Soccer team offers deprived youngsters in Hungary new chance in life

Soccer team offers deprived youngsters in Hungary new chance in life

Oltalom offers free sports programs to the poor, homeless, youth from institutions, and young refugees, promoting inclusion and support.
Sat Oct 05 2024
AWANI Tonight: 1.4 mil in Gaza did not receive food aid in Sept - UNRWA

AWANI Tonight: 1.4 mil in Gaza did not receive food aid in Sept - UNRWA

United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) says 1.4 million people in Gaza did not receive food rations in September, up from one million people in August.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Olympics - Refugee team at Games raises awareness about displacement, UN refugee chief says

Olympics - Refugee team at Games raises awareness about displacement, UN refugee chief says

The team of refugees are taking part in 12 different sports including athletics, badminton and boxing at the Olympics Games.
Mon Jul 29 2024
Clarification on the investment in Sapura Energy by MDH

Clarification on the investment in Sapura Energy by MDH

Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) as the existing significant shareholder of SEB.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Floods recede in Beaufort, but residents remain wary of downstream water flow

Floods recede in Beaufort, but residents remain wary of downstream water flow

While floods in Beaufort are receding, residents remain on alert for downstream water flow that could bring floodwaters from inland areas.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Govt to ensure establishment of SEGiM aligns with introduction of Gig Workers Bill

Govt to ensure establishment of SEGiM aligns with introduction of Gig Workers Bill

The government intends to ensure that the establishment of the Malaysian Gig Economy Commission (SEGiM) is in line with the introduction of the Gig Workers Bill.
Wed Mar 12 2025
UK steel industry warns of damage as Trump tariffs come into force

UK steel industry warns of damage as Trump tariffs come into force

US President Donald Trump's tariffs on UK steel "couldn't come at a worse time," the industry has warned as the levy on US imports is introduced, reported PA Media/dpa news.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Penang allocates RM49.45 million for Phase 1 of i-Sejahtera Programme

Penang allocates RM49.45 million for Phase 1 of i-Sejahtera Programme

The Penang government has allocated RM49.45 million for 274,151 recipients under Phase 1 of the i-Sejahtera Programme this year.
Wed Mar 12 2025
PM Anwar calls on all parties to be agents of unity, help unite people of different races

PM Anwar calls on all parties to be agents of unity, help unite people of different races

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on all Malaysians to join hands to become agents of unity and assist the MADANI Government in its efforts to unite all Malaysians
Wed Mar 12 2025
Women representation in senior management fall to 36.2 pct in 2025

Women representation in senior management fall to 36.2 pct in 2025

The Grant Thornton Women in Business Report reveals a concerning decline in the representation of women in senior management positions in Malaysia.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Singapore Airlines prohibits usage, charging of power banks from April 1

Singapore Airlines prohibits usage, charging of power banks from April 1

Singapore Airlines (SIA) passengers will not be allowed to use power banks or charge them throughout their flight effective April 1.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Captain of cargo ship arrested over fatal collision in North Sea

Captain of cargo ship arrested over fatal collision in North Sea

The cargo ship captain involved in the North Sea's deadly collision has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
Wed Mar 12 2025
No plans to follow us in repatriating illegal immigrants - KDN

No plans to follow us in repatriating illegal immigrants - KDN

For the period up to March 9 this year, the total number of deportations from Immigration depots was 9,199 people.
Wed Mar 12 2025