
Malaysia urges citizens to leave South Sudan as security situation worsens
Wisma Putra urges Malaysians to leave immediately while commercial flights are still operating.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Sudan's army shells Omdurman in push to oust RSF from capital region
RSF controls parts of Omdurman and has fortified west Sudan, dividing the nation into rival zones.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Sudanese army makes gains in Khartoum, other areas amid fighting with rebel faction
The conflict has spread to 13 of Sudan's 18 states.
Thu Mar 27 2025

Sudanese army says it has control of presidential palace in Khartoum
The army says it has also taken control of ministries and other key buildings in central Khartoum.
Fri Mar 21 2025

INSIGHT - How a key ingredient in Coca-Cola, M&M's is smuggled from war-torn Sudan
Sudan produces 80 pct of the world's gum arabic, a natural substance from acacia trees used to mix, stabilise, and thicken ingredients.
Sun Mar 09 2025

UN releases emergency aid reserves after 'brutal' cuts from donors
The United Nations has released $110 million from an emergency fund to help neglected crises around the world.
Fri Mar 07 2025

Sudanese army plane crashes in residential area, 46 killed
Military sources said that the plane crash was most likely due to technical reasons.
Wed Feb 26 2025

UN rights chief seeks $500 million in 2025, warning that lives are at risk
The annual appeal is for funds beyond the allocated UN funds from member states' fees, which make up just a fraction of the office's needs.
Fri Jan 31 2025

Plane crash in South Sudan kills 20 oil workers
The small aircraft carrying oil workers in South Sudan's Unity State crashed on takeoff from its oilfield airport.
Thu Jan 30 2025

Global hunger monitor says famine in war-torn Sudan is spreading
Famine in Sudan has expanded to five areas and will likely spread to another five by May, the global hunger monitor reported Tuesday.
Wed Dec 25 2024

Women held as sex slaves in Sudan's South Kordofan, Human Rights Watch says
New York-based Human Rights Watch says it documented 79 cases of rape of women and girls as young as seven.
Wed Dec 18 2024

Sudan again tops International Rescue Committee crises watchlist
The report says Sudan accounts for 10 pct of all people in humanitarian need, despite being home to just 1 pct of the global population.
Thu Dec 12 2024

At least 127, mostly civilians, killed in two days in Sudan bombardments
The United Nations has said more than 30 million people need aid, and some 12 million have fled their homes.
Wed Dec 11 2024

World Food Program’s troubles in Sudan hurt hunger relief, alienated donors - internal report
The WFP is struggling to feed millions of people in the African country, which is suffering one of the worlds worst hunger crises.
Thu Dec 05 2024

Major food aid 'scale-up' underway to famine-hit Sudan, WFP says
More than 700 trucks are on their way to famine-stricken areas of Sudan as part of a major scale-up.
Thu Nov 28 2024

Malaysia urges citizens to leave South Sudan as security situation worsens
Wisma Putra urges Malaysians to leave immediately while commercial flights are still operating.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Sudan's army shells Omdurman in push to oust RSF from capital region
RSF controls parts of Omdurman and has fortified west Sudan, dividing the nation into rival zones.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Canada's prime minister says nothing off the table in response to Trump's tariffs
A trade war would be extremely damaging for Canada, which sends 75% of its exports to the United States.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Trump says larger tariffs could be imposed on Canada, EU if they cause US 'economic harm'
Donald Trump warns of massive tariffs on the EU & Canada if they collude to hurt the US economy - far larger than currently planned.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Funding shortages may halt global child malnutrition programs, World Food Programme warns
The WFP has suffered severe financial setbacks after the US, its single largest donor, announced a 90-day pause on foreign aid assistance.
Fri Mar 28 2025

South Koreans mourn historic temple burnt by wildfire, race to save others
At least 18 heritage sites or objects damaged, destroyed.
Fri Mar 28 2025

What are the US and Europe doing to counter Houthi strikes in the Red Sea?
Here is how the attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Houthis have affected trade for Europe and the US.
Fri Mar 28 2025

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un touts AI suicide drones, early-warning aircraft
Kim Jong Un says unmanned control and AI capability must be the top priorities in modern arms development.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Russia soon to begin to build road bridge to North Korea
The bridge was agreed upon during Putin's 2024 North Korea visit, when both nations signed a strategic partnership deal.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Court allows Rosmah to include Govt, police as third parties in missing jewellery lawsuit
Judge says Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has established a prima facie case to be granted leave to issue the third-party notice.
Thu Mar 27 2025