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COP29: Pay up or face climate-led disaster for humanity, warns UN chief

COP29: Pay up or face climate-led disaster for humanity, warns UN chief

Antonio Guterres says time is running out to limit a destructive rise in global temperatures.
Tue Nov 12 2024
Israel carries out new strikes in Gaza, UN chief says many trapped in north

Israel carries out new strikes in Gaza, UN chief says many trapped in north

The Israeli military says the raid is intended to stop Hamas fighters staging further attacks from Jabalia and to prevent them regrouping.
Wed Oct 09 2024
UN chief says lack of accountability on UN staff killings in Gaza 'unacceptable'

UN chief says lack of accountability on UN staff killings in Gaza 'unacceptable'

We have courts, but we see that the decisions of courts are not respected, and it is this kind of limbo of accountability, says Guterres.
Thu Sep 12 2024
UN chief issues 'SOS' for Pacific Islands worst hit by warming ocean

UN chief issues 'SOS' for Pacific Islands worst hit by warming ocean

Rising seas are amplifying the frequency and severity of storm surges and coastal flooding, says Antonio Guterres.
Tue Aug 27 2024
UN chief calls for end to earth's vandalism

UN chief calls for end to earth's vandalism

According to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, nearly 40 per cent of the planet's land is degraded, with more being lost every second.
Tue Jun 18 2024
UN Chief calls Israeli army's activities in Rafah strategic mistake, humanitarian nightmare

UN Chief calls Israeli army's activities in Rafah strategic mistake, humanitarian nightmare

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday expressed deep concern over Israel's escalating military activities in Rafah
Wed May 08 2024
UN chief: Limited, 'sometimes nil' improvement from Israel action on Gaza aid

UN chief: Limited, 'sometimes nil' improvement from Israel action on Gaza aid

Antonio Guterres pushes for urgent, meaningful and measurable progress to avert famine.
Fri Apr 19 2024
UN chief says he is heartbroken that many Muslims in Gaza, Sudan not able to celebrate Eid

UN chief says he is heartbroken that many Muslims in Gaza, Sudan not able to celebrate Eid

Every year, I express my best wishes for Eid al-Fitr to the Muslim community around the world, Antonio Guterres said.
Wed Apr 10 2024
UN chief says parties to Gaza war 'trampling' on international law

UN chief says parties to Gaza war 'trampling' on international law

Antonio Guterres said warring parties were "ignoring international law, trampling on Geneva Conventions, and even violating the UN Charter".
Wed Jan 17 2024
UN Chief calls for unity, hope in New Year's message

UN Chief calls for unity, hope in New Year's message

In a video message released on the eve of 2024, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addressed the world, reflecting on the trials and tribulations of the past year
Fri Dec 29 2023
UN chief, COP28 president clash over future for fossil fuels

UN chief, COP28 president clash over future for fossil fuels

The dueling visions summed up the most divisive issue facing world leaders at this year's UN climate summit.
Fri Dec 01 2023
UN chief says Gaza in midst of 'epic humanitarian catastrophe'

UN chief says Gaza in midst of 'epic humanitarian catastrophe'

Last-minute talks continued between Israel and Palestinian Hamas to extend a truce in Gaza.
Thu Nov 30 2023
Nepal's mountains have lost one-third of their ice, UN chief says

Nepal's mountains have lost one-third of their ice, UN chief says

Climate scientists say warming across South Asia's Himalayas has been greater than the global averages.
Tue Oct 31 2023
UN chief laments 'naked greed' of fossil fuel interests, countries criticize big polluters

UN chief laments 'naked greed' of fossil fuel interests, countries criticize big polluters

Countries addressing a climate summit during the UN General Assembly criticized big polluters for not doing more to tackle global warming.
Thu Sep 21 2023
UN chief: World's collective response to climate change 'remains pitiful'

UN chief: World's collective response to climate change 'remains pitiful'

The UN chief cautioned that the global response to climate change "remains pitiful," and emphasised that the world is rapidly heading towards a disaster.
Fri Jun 16 2023
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN

One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN

The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024