'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
Famine watchdog projects 756,000 Sudanese face starvation in coming months
An estimated 25.6 million people face critical shortages, including more than nine million people in an emergency situation or worse.
Sun Jun 16 2024
INSIGHT - In Gaza, starving children fill hospital wards as famine looms
There are widespread shortages of food, medicines and clean water in Gaza, doctors and aid agencies say.
Sat Mar 23 2024
Protest erupts in eastern Cuba amid blackouts, food shortages
Blackouts in places extended for 18 hours or more a day, jeopardizing frozen food and ratcheting up tensions on the island.
Mon Mar 18 2024
Fighting, fuel shortages knock out Gaza's second-largest hospital
Gaza's hospitals have been a focal point of the four-month-old war between Israel and Palestinian group Hamas.
Mon Feb 19 2024
Deadly attacks on Gaza, cold weather making it 'uninhabitable' - UN
Most of the 2.3 million Palestinian residents displaced, facing acute shortages of food, water and medicine.
Fri Jan 26 2024
More Israeli hostages expected to be freed after Gaza truce extended
The truce agreement allowed more aid trucks into Gaza, where the population faces shortages of food, fuel, drinking water and medicine.
Tue Nov 28 2023
AWANI Global: Food Security: Combating hunger in an evolving landscape
Dr Oleg Barabanov from the Russian Academy of Sciences weighs in on the challenges posed by climate crises and conflicts on global food security, as he explores actionable steps countries and Malaysia can counter food shortages and price spikes while strengthening self-reliance.
Sun Nov 26 2023
Nothing to sell: Empty shelves in southern Gaza as population swells
Shortages of food, water, fuel and other goods have been worsening since Israel launched a military offensive.
Sat Nov 18 2023
UN Security Council to vote on rival US, Russian plans for Israel, Gaza action
Both countries seek U.N. Security Council resolutions to address shortages of food, water, medical supplies and electricity in Gaza.
Wed Oct 25 2023
Why space is the next frontier in mining
Private companies and governments are reaching for the stars in an effort to ease Earth-bound shortages.
Sun Sep 24 2023
Mining the heavens
Going to the Moon and other planetary bodies in search of natural resources may alleviate critical shortages on Earth.
Sun Sep 24 2023
Libyan flood survivors weigh water shortages against landmine risk
Libyan authorities have confirmed that 150 people have been poisoned by polluted water in the flood-hit areas.
Mon Sep 18 2023
Climate change role in July heatwaves 'overwhelming', scientists say
July's extreme weather caused havoc across the planet, with temperatures breaking records, sparking forest fires and water shortages.
Tue Jul 25 2023
Bangladesh power cuts may last two more weeks on fuel shortages
Higher electricity consumption due to rising temperatures has caused a fuel shortfall for generation plants.
Mon Jun 05 2023
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
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