Egypt to lodge note with ICJ over Israel's actions in Palestine - Reports
Egypt will file a note to the United Nations' International Court of Justice related to the Israeli actions in the occupied (Palestinian) territories.
Sun Feb 18 2024
North Korea responds to UN Command on US Private Travis King - Pentagon
North Korea has offered a very brief response to the United Nations Command about a US soldier who dashed over the heavily-guarded border.
Wed Aug 02 2023
Ras Adiba proposes Malaysia submit preliminary report on CRPD to UN
Ras Adiba has proposed that Malaysia fulfil its international obligation to submit a preliminary report as a State Party to the United Nations (UN) Convention on the CRPD.
Thu May 05 2022
Tengku Puteri Iman Afzan appointed UN World Federation for Mental Health representative
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's eldest princess Tengku Puteri Raja Tengku Puteri Iman Afzan Al-Sultan Abdullah was appointed as World Federation for Mental Health representative to the United Nations.
Sat Dec 11 2021
World has high expectations on Malaysia's role in UN Human Rights Council - Saifuddin
The international community has high expectations on Malaysia to make good of its pledges and commitments when elected to the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council for the 2022 -2024 term.
Fri Dec 10 2021
No necessity to submit report on MA63 to UN - Ongkili
There is no necessity for Malaysia to submit a report on the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) to the United Nations.
Thu Oct 07 2021
Taiwan says relations with US elevated to global partnership
US ambassador to the United Nations, Kelly Craft, would meet President Tsai Ing-wen on Thursday.
Mon Jan 11 2021
COVID-19: MALBATT peacekeeping mission in Lebanon to continue - Ismail Sabri
The Malaysian Battalion (MALBATT) peacekeeping mission to Lebanon will continue even with the COVID-19 pandemic as it is the country's commitment to the United Nations (UN).
Wed Dec 23 2020
Keeping girls in school seen worth billions to developing nations
Some 130 million girls worldwide were already out of school before COVID-19, according to the United Nations cultural agency UNESCO.
Tue Oct 27 2020
Palm oil boycott leads to use of more land for less-efficient vegetable oils - UN Advisor
Boycotting problematic commodities implicated in deforestation will only lead to exports of those same commodities being redirected to regions with far lower environmental standards.
Sun Jul 12 2020
COVID-19: Iran seeks lift on sanctions for medical help
Irans Mission to the United Nations is urging the international community to call on the United States to lift sanctions against the country immediately.
Fri Mar 20 2020
Turkey's Erdogan says will take Jerusalem resolution to U.N. General Assembly
Turkey will take the resolution calling on the United States to withdraw its declaration of Jerusalem as the Israeli capital to the United Nations General Assembly, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan.
Tue Dec 19 2017
Malaysia to bring GMM initiative to UN
Malaysia seeks to bring forth the Global Movement of Moderates (GMM) initiative to the United Nations (UN) through a Resolution to negate the propagation of extremism and radicalisation.
Sat Sep 23 2017
UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting on N. Korea's latest missile watch
The Ethiopian delegation confirmed in a notice that the US and Japanese delegations to the United Nations "request the Presidency to call urgent consultations."
Fri Sep 15 2017
Trump's UN envoy says ouster of al-Assad is a priority of US
US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said in an interview that she sees regime change in Syria as one of the Trump administration's priorities in the country wracked by civil war.
Sun Apr 09 2017
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024