Malaysia urges appointment of UN Special Envoy to tackle Islamophobia, calls for global tolerance
Malaysia has urged the United Nations to appoint a Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia, calling for immediate global action against the growing wave of hate speech and violence targeting minorities
Sat Sep 28 2024
UN special envoy to visit Myanmar amid 'deteriorating situation'
The United Nations said Heyzer would "focus on addressing the deteriorating situation and immediate concerns".
Tue Aug 16 2022
UN Security Council to discuss Taliban ordering women to cover faces again
UN special envoy for Afghanistan, Deborah Lyons, is due to brief the 15-member council, said Norway's UN mission.
Wed May 11 2022
UN special envoy Jolie visits refugee camp in Burkina Faso
Jolie visited a refugee camp in Burkina Faso housing refugees fleeing jihadist violence in Mali.
Mon Jun 21 2021
Israel, Palestine escalating towards full-scale war - UN Official
The warning came after Israeli warplanes launched raids beginning late Monday in the Gaza Strip.
Wed May 12 2021
Yemen ceasefire set to start on Wednesday night - UN envoy
A 72-hour ceasefire in Yemen is due to start on Wednesday night, the U.N. envoy for Yemen said on Monday after he received commitments from all of the country's warring factions.
Tue Oct 18 2016
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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