LATESTVIDEOSASEANBRICSMIDDLE EASTUS-CHINA

UNGA

Explore more about the topics related to unga on Astro Awani

Climate and China weigh on how the US views Pacific relations

Climate and China weigh on how the US views Pacific relations

Pacific leaders keep their preference for US President quiet, yet viewing relations only through the lens of China does nobody a service.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Malaysia urges appointment of UN Special Envoy to tackle Islamophobia, calls for global tolerance

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
Malaysia calls to limit UNSC veto, demands Palestine resolution implementation

Malaysia calls to limit UNSC veto, demands Palestine resolution implementation

Malaysia has made a strong appeal to limit the use of veto power in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
Thu Sep 26 2024
Malaysia reaffirms unwavering support for Palestine, backs UN resolutions

Malaysia reaffirms unwavering support for Palestine, backs UN resolutions

The matter was discussed during a bilateral meeting between Malaysia and Palestine during the 79th United Nations General Assembly 2024.
Mon Sep 23 2024
Leaders at climate meetings in New York warn of growing mistrust between nations

Leaders at climate meetings in New York warn of growing mistrust between nations

National leaders addressed the group after adopting a "Pact for the Future" aimed at ensuring and increasing cooperation between nations, with many calling for urgent access to more climate finance.
Mon Sep 23 2024
Malaysia calls for stronger global cooperation, action at UN's Summit of the Future

Malaysia calls for stronger global cooperation, action at UN's Summit of the Future

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan stresses the urgent need for global cooperation in tackling the world's growing challenges.
Mon Sep 23 2024
Malaysia applauds UN resolution backing ICJ ruling on Israel's occupation of Palestine

Malaysia applauds UN resolution backing ICJ ruling on Israel's occupation of Palestine

The Foreign Ministry said Malaysia and 123 Member States voted in favour of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution.
Thu Sep 19 2024
Can the Palestinians become a full United Nations member?

Can the Palestinians become a full United Nations member?

Palestinian Authority is not a full member and does not have a vote in the 193-member UN General Assembly.
Sat Sep 14 2024
What is the UNGA and what will world leaders talk about?

What is the UNGA and what will world leaders talk about?

Every September world leaders travel to New York to address the start of the annual United Nations General Assembly session.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Malaysia will continue to support mandate of UN-Habitat - Nga

Malaysia will continue to support mandate of UN-Habitat - Nga

UN-Habitat promotes sustainable cities and urban management to ensure adequate shelter for all, as mandated by the UN General Assembly.
Thu Jul 18 2024
[COLUMNIST] Enough is enough - expel Israel from the UN

[COLUMNIST] Enough is enough - expel Israel from the UN

Should the UN continue to "sit by" whilst the aggressor doggedly treats UNSC and UNGA resolutions with utter contempt?
Thu Jun 27 2024
Exclusive - US to boycott UN tribute to Iran leader killed in helicopter crash

Exclusive - US to boycott UN tribute to Iran leader killed in helicopter crash

The UN General Assembly traditionally meets to pay tribute to any world leader who was a sitting head of state at the time of their death.
Thu May 30 2024
[COLUMNIST] Placing East Jerusalem under the MIDF

[COLUMNIST] Placing East Jerusalem under the MIDF

It's strikingly anomalous that the UNSC or the UNGA have never considered a international task force for East Jerusalem.
Wed May 15 2024
US stops UN from recognizing a Palestinian state through membership

US stops UN from recognizing a Palestinian state through membership

The US vetoes UN Security Council resolution that recommended the state of Palestines full membership in the world body.
Fri Apr 19 2024
UN adopts first global artificial intelligence resolution

UN adopts first global artificial intelligence resolution

The resolution encourages countries to safeguard human rights, protect personal data, and monitor AI for risks.
Fri Mar 22 2024
UnitedHealth murder suspect has angry outburst as details of his life emerge

UnitedHealth murder suspect has angry outburst as details of his life emerge

When arrested, Luigi Mangione was in possession of a handwritten manifesto that offered insight into his mindset, according to police.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Lawsuit accuses major food companies of marketing 'addictive' food to kids

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

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

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

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

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

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 & 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

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

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