COP29: Global South deserves more in climate funding - KL Mayor
KL mayor says Asia and Africa, though low energy users, face severe impacts from extreme weather and rising temperatures.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Visibility drops in parts of Delhi as pollution surges
Delhi battles severe pollution every winter as cold, heavy air traps dust, emissions, and smoke from farm fires set off illegally.
Wed Nov 13 2024
US warns Iran at UN of 'severe consequences' in case of new attacks
Iran's UN Ambassador Amir Saied Iravani accused Washington of being "complicit" through military support for its ally.
Tue Oct 29 2024
INSIGHT - Future of UN climate dialogue threatened by budget shortfall
UNFCCC is experiencing a severe budget shortfall, a funding gap that diplomats said could impair international climate dialogue.
Sun Oct 27 2024
Ukraine's population has fallen by 10 million since Russia's invasion, UN says
Florence Bauer says the invasion in February 2022 had turned an already difficult demographic situation into something more severe.
Wed Oct 23 2024
Indian doctors call off protest hunger strike over medic's murder
Some strike participants suffered severe dehydration and had to be admitted to hospital.
Tue Oct 22 2024
South Korea to lift fees for doctors treating severe illness in strained medical system
South Korea will use 10 trillion won in health insurance funds over three years to raise fees doctors receive for treating severe illnesses.
Fri Sep 27 2024
Malaysia reports new mpox case of less severe variant
The case was detected in a man who began showing symptoms of fever, sore throat, and cough with a rash appearing the following day
Tue Sep 17 2024
Three arrested in connection with death of former Malaysian GP racer
The victim died while receiving treatment at the hospital from severe bleeding caused by 12 stab wounds, police said.
Thu Sep 12 2024
What's behind the war that has driven Sudan to famine?
The April 2023 Sudan conflict has led to severe ethnic violence, massive displacement, and famine in parts of Darfur.
Sat Aug 31 2024
'I can't remember the last time we had dinner': hunger in Nigeria
Nigerians face severe food shortages and rising costs due to economic reforms, conflict, and climate issues, sparking widespread protests.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Bangladesh floods maroon nearly three million people, kill two
Roads were severed, isolating communities and hampering relief efforts, according to disaster management and relief officials.
Thu Aug 22 2024
Selangor State Secretary Office's bus skids, seven severely injured
The bus skidded and crashed into a two-metre-deep ditch in Banting, said Wan Md Razali.
Wed Aug 21 2024
Only Gaza ceasefire can delay Iran's Israel response, say Iranian officials
Iran vowed a severe response to Ismail Haniyeh's killing, which took place as he visited Tehran last month and which it blamed on Israel.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Sudan's government denies famine exists in Darfur's Zamzam camp
An aid group said there was a risk of a severe shortage of special food designed to treat malnourished children in the camp.
Mon Aug 05 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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
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