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
UN says rich countries putting children around the world at risk
UNICEF calls on states to reduce waste and cut pollution.
Tue May 24 2022
Rich countries' access to foreign nurses during Omicron raises ethical concerns - Group
Sickness, burnout and staff departures amid surging Omicron cases have driven absentee rates during the two-year pandemic.
Mon Jan 24 2022
Boosters may prolong COVID WHO warns, France jabs kids as Omicron surges
The WHO warned Wednesday that rich countries cannot use boosters to escape the coronavirus.
Thu Dec 23 2021
South Africa warns of 'vaccine apartheid' if rich countries hog shots
Ramaphosa called on South Africans to support the waiver on the IP rights for vaccines as it should be "a global public good".
Mon May 10 2021
Chinese vaccines are poised to fill gap, but will they work?
With rich countries snapping up supplies of COVID-19 vaccines, some parts of the world may have to rely on Chinese-developed shots to try to conquer the outbreak. The question: Will they work?
Fri Dec 25 2020
Debt cancellation needed to help poorest countries - World Bank president
Investors must be ready for granting some form of relief that could also include debt cancellation.
Mon Oct 05 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
Some of Hong Kong's poor finally feel at home in 290 sq ft modules
While tiny by the standards of many cities in rich countries, the new home represents a big step up - even if temporary.
Tue Sep 29 2020
COVID-19: Global vaccine plan may allow rich countries to buy more
Activists warn that without stronger attempts to hold political, pharmaceutical and health leaders accountable, vaccines will be hoarded by rich countries.
Tue Jul 14 2020
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