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At least 23 African migrants drown in shipwreck off Tunisia, NGO says

At least 23 African migrants drown in shipwreck off Tunisia, NGO says

At least 23 migrants from Africa drowned in a shipwreck off Tunisia as they tried to cross from Libya to Italy, and 70 were rescued.
Wed Jun 02 2021
Mozambique city overwhelmed by people fleeing Islamist violence

Mozambique city overwhelmed by people fleeing Islamist violence

Hundreds of people fleeing ongoing hostilities in Palma have been pouring into Pemba.
Mon Apr 05 2021
Biden set to accept more refugees after years of Trump restrictions

Biden set to accept more refugees after years of Trump restrictions

Biden's goal of 125,000 refugee admissions up from 15,000 this year under Trump would be for the coming fiscal year.
Fri Feb 05 2021
Militant attacks force 570,000 to flee homes in northern Mozambique, president says

Militant attacks force 570,000 to flee homes in northern Mozambique, president says

Fighters have been taking on the army and seizing entire towns in recent months, vowing to defeat insurgents who stepped up attacks.
Wed Dec 16 2020
Parliament: Refugee status not easily given

Parliament: Refugee status not easily given

The government's priority is safety and public order before a foreigner is accorded refugee status by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
Mon Jul 20 2020
'I want to live and die in Malaysia' - Syrian refugee

'I want to live and die in Malaysia' - Syrian refugee

For Ahmed Zaki Khawla, the choice of heading to Malaysia became his next option after failing to make his way to Europe.
Tue Apr 18 2017
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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 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

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 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

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

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

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
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024