United Nations warily awaits Donald Trump's return to power
Top UN concerns include potential US funding cuts and withdrawal from key global agreements and institutions.
Sat Nov 09 2024
Blinken urges halt to Middle East conflict as Israel bombs historic Lebanese port city
Israel began to bomb the UNESCO-listed port city of Tyre roughly three hours after issuing an order online for residents to flee.
Wed Oct 23 2024
Katy Perry in hot water over Ibiza beach video shoot
Ses Salines is a UNESCO World Heritage nature reserve that stretches between the islands of Ibiza and Formentera.
Thu Aug 15 2024
[COLUMNIST] Kudos to journalists who tell the truth
UNESCO should be congratulated for awarding the Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize for 2024 to Palestinian journalists covering Gaza.
Tue May 07 2024
Violence against environmental journalists rises, UNESCO says
UNESCO listed in its report physical attacks such as injuries, arrests and harassment, legal actions, including defamation lawsuits.
Fri May 03 2024
[COLUMNIST] Bridging the gap: Traditional knowledge for a modern world
Such integration of wisdom with modern pedagogy will play a critical role in fabricating well-rounded, perceptive learners.
Fri Apr 26 2024
UN: Water fuelling conflict as 2.2 billion people lack clean drinking water
Increasing water scarcity can fuel conflicts around the world, the United Nations has warned.
Fri Mar 22 2024
30 ministries wind up debate, motion of thanks for Royal Address passed
Among the issues in focus were importation of dates from Israel and the proposal to make Kampung Baru a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Fri Mar 15 2024
Don't turn nomination of Chinese new villages as Unesco World Heritage Site into racial issue - S'gor MB
"If there are villages that are hundreds of years old, we will definitely gazette (them)," said Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.
Wed Feb 07 2024
[COLUMNIST] Are we doing enough to preserve our heritage sites?
The degradation of cultural heritage sites represents one of the most important threats for the future generation.
Thu Oct 05 2023
Venice avoids being added to UNESCO list of endangered sites
Italian Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano said adding Venice to the list would have been an "undue move" not based on objective facts.
Fri Sep 15 2023
Regulating AI in schools could be a top class innovation
Imagine a future where classrooms are dynamic AI-powered learning spaces, where every student has a personalised experience.
Sat Aug 19 2023
Australia's Great Barrier Reef off UNESCO danger list, still under 'serious threat'
The world's biggest coral reef ecosystem remained under "serious threat" from pollution and the warming of oceans.
Tue Aug 01 2023
MOTAC preparing documentation for multi-nomination of Kebaya to UNESCO
The joint nomination with Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand is aimed at preserving the traditional garment as an important symbol of the culture and identity of women.
Sat Jul 29 2023
Invasion damages $2.6bil worth of Ukraine's heritage, culture: UN
Close to 250 monuments have either been damaged or completely destroyed, mostly in the east of the country, UNESCO said.
Sat Apr 08 2023
Lawsuit accuses major food companies of marketing 'addictive' food to kids
The lawsuit claims food companies knowingly made harmful, addictive products, engineered to keep consumers hooked.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Malaysia-Australia to continue enhancing defence cooperation
The decision was made at the 4th Malaysia-Australia Joint Defence Programme High-Level Committee Meeting, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Rise in East Coast flood victims; Perak, Johor unchanged
In Terengganu, the number of victims in the state swelled to 5,853 people.
Wed Dec 11 2024
South Korea police raid Yoon office over failed martial law as impeachment vote looms
Presidential security official says, the raid widens investigation into the embattled leader's failed attempt to impose martial law.
Wed Dec 11 2024
South Korea police chief arrested as Yoon impeachment looms over failed martial law
Cho Ji-ho is accused of deploying police to block lawmakers from entering parliament after Yoon Suk-Yeol declared martial law on Dec. 3.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Rebel-backed figure takes charge as Syria's interim prime minister
Mohammed al-Bashir says he would lead the interim authority until March 1.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Article 19 & CIJ call for revisions to protect rights in Online Safety Bill 2024
ARTICLE 19 and the Centre for Independent Journalism are concerned about specific provisions of the Online Safety Bill 2024.
Wed Dec 11 2024
South Korea ex-defence minister accused of role in martial law tries to commit suicide, official says
Former South Korean Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun, has tried to commit suicide inside a detention centre, a justice ministry official told.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Stronger ringgit benefits cocoa farmers, reduces agricultural input import costs - MPIC
The reduced import costs would lower production costs for smallholders while boosting their profit margins, it said.
Wed Dec 11 2024
The strength of TV and BVOD ensures brand longevity for advertisers
The combination of mainstream television (TV) and broadcaster video-on-demand (BVOD) is emerging as a key strategy.
Wed Dec 11 2024