Wonder Woman to be UN ambassador for women's empowerment
The United Nations is enlisting the super-powers of Wonder Woman for a new campaign to empower women and girls.
Thu Oct 13 2016
UN chief offers to mediate over Kashmir tensions
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has offered to act as mediator between India and Pakistan to defuse rising tensions over disputed Kashmir.
Sat Oct 01 2016
UN chief condemns Istanbul airport attack
Ban condemns todays terrorist attack and expresses his deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and to the government and people of Turkey, his spokesman said.
Wed Jun 29 2016
UN chief urges N. Korea to halt 'destabilizing acts'
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday called on North Korea to cease "destabilizing acts" such as the launch of two missiles earlier in the day.
Fri Mar 11 2016
Dozen wounded in Burundi grenade blasts as UN chief visits - Police
A dozen people were injured in at least 10 grenade blasts overnight in Bujumbura, police said Tuesday, as UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon visited Burundi.
Tue Feb 23 2016
Ban opens UN assembly with call for action on Europe's migrant crisis
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday called on Europe to do more to confront the migration crisis, in his opening address to the General Assembly meeting of world leaders.
Mon Sep 28 2015
HRW asks UN to put Israel on child rights violators list
Human Rights Watch on Thursday urged UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to add Israel to an annual "List of Shame" of children's rights violators.
Thu Jun 04 2015
Ki-Moon calls for active international stand against youth recruitment by terrorist groups
UN secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon called for active international stand "to confront youth recruitment by terrorist groups," expressing "concern about the growing threat of terrorism.
Sat Nov 08 2014
UN to hold emergency meeting on crash of MH17
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is calling for a "full, transparent and international investigation" of the crash.
Thu Jul 17 2014
UN Chief urges immediate end to escalating violence in Thailand
United Nations (UN) secretary-general Ban Ki-moon on Sunday called for an immediate end to escalating violence in Thailand.
Mon Feb 24 2014
'World is behind you', Ban tells Philippine typhoon survivors
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged Philippine typhoon survivors to "never despair" as he pledged to rally global backing to help them recover.
Sat Dec 21 2013
UN's Ban Ki-moon to attend Mandela memorial in South Africa
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will travel to Johannesburg for the memorial service in honor of the late Nelson Mandela
Sun Dec 08 2013
UN Council permanent members meet on Syria
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon had said earlier that the failure to halt atrocities in war-torn Syria had stained the reputation of the world body and the Security Council powers.
Wed Sep 11 2013
UN wants "full probe" on the deaths of Islamist detainess in Egypt
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Monday called for a "full investigation" into the deaths of three dozen Islamist detainees in Egypt's police custody.
Tue Aug 20 2013
UN chief alarmed at 'excessive use of force' in Egypt
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon expressed alarm at the turmoil in Egypt on Saturday, urging an end to violent protests and citing the "excessive use of force" in handling them.
Sat Aug 17 2013
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', 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
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
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 and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024