UN records torture, deaths of detainees in Taliban custody
The Taliban have staffed and controlled the police and the intelligence agency since they took over the country.
Wed Sep 20 2023
Over 1,000 Afghan civilians killed in blasts, violence since August 2021 - UN
The majority of deaths were caused by improvised explosive devices including suicide bombings in mosques, education centres and markets.
Tue Jun 27 2023
In Mexican jungle, scientists prepare for future pandemics
The goal of the Franco-Mexican project is to detect diseases known as zoonoses transmitted from animals to humans in tropical climates.
Wed Apr 12 2023
UN says three Afghan female staff temporarily detained by Taliban
The three women employed by the UN had been singled out by armed security agents and detained for questioning temporarily, UNAMA said.
Tue Sep 13 2022
UN report highlights hundreds of rights violations in Afghanistan
The report said the violations were targeted especially at those associated with the ousted govt, human rights defenders and journalists.
Fri Jul 22 2022
Sudan forces fire tear gas as protesters head to presidential palace
Security forces fired tear gas to disperse the crowds on a tenth day of major demonstrations since an Oct. 25 coup.
Sun Dec 26 2021
Fears for Sudan's Darfur after nearly 140 killed in days of fighting
The bloodshed, which appeared not to involve any signatories to the deal, came just weeks after peacekeeping mission ended operations.
Tue Jan 19 2021
At least 83 killed in fighting in Sudan's Darfur: Medics
UN says Darfur was the scene of a bitter conflict that erupted in 2003, leaving around 300,000 people dead and 2.5 million displaced.
Mon Jan 18 2021
Taliban announce three-day ceasefire in Afghanistan for Eid al-Adha, starting Friday
Afghanistan's Islamist Taliban militants announced on Tuesday that they will observe a three-day ceasefire for the Muslim religious holiday of Eid al-Adha, starting Friday.
Wed Jul 29 2020
Malaysia condemns attack on Afghanistan parliament
Malaysia has deplored and condemned the heinous attack against Afghanistan's Parliament building on Monday (June 22) for which the Taliban had claimed responsibility.
Tue Jun 23 2015
Three UN peacekeepers killed in Darfur ambush
Attackers swooped on a UN water convoy in Sudan's troubled Darfur region Sunday, killing three Senegalese peacekeepers.
Mon Oct 14 2013
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024