
BRICS' climate leadership aims hang on healing deep divides
So far the middle-income BRICS have resisted demands from cash-strapped developed countries that they should share financial liability.
Tue Mar 11 2025

As US restores some aid, humanitarian groups ask: where is the money?
The United Nations has started evaluating "choices we are making on which lives not to save" due to cuts.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Malaysia has to sign at least eight protocols to use nuclear energy - MOSTI
Chang Lih Kang says nuclear energy use is regulated by international conventions and UN Security Council resolutions.
Mon Mar 10 2025

UN releases emergency aid reserves after 'brutal' cuts from donors
The United Nations has released $110 million from an emergency fund to help neglected crises around the world.
Fri Mar 07 2025

Ukraine needs $524 billion to recover, rebuild after three years of war, World Bank says
The study measures damage to buildings, impact on lives, and the cost to "build back better," according to a joint statement.
Wed Feb 26 2025

90 pct of Syria's population living in poverty after years of civil war: UN official
UNDP says, "13,000 people (have been) forcibly disappeared, and we don't know their fate yet.
Sun Feb 23 2025

World Bank to release damage assessments for Ukraine, Gaza
The Gaza report, prepared together with the UN and European Union, would provide a fuller overview of damage to the Palestinian enclave.
Tue Feb 18 2025
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[COLUMNIST] Time to UN-Seat US on the UN Security Council
Why not withdraw from the most powerful international forum of all - the United Nations Security Council?
Fri Feb 14 2025

Congo's displaced fear violence, rape if they return home
Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced by the surge in hostilities since the start of the year.
Sat Feb 08 2025

United Nations chief warns Trump against ethnic cleansing in Gaza
The United Nations has long endorsed a vision of two states living side by side within secure and recognised borders.
Thu Feb 06 2025

US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs
More than $13 million in US funding for an international security force helping fight armed gangs in Haiti has been frozen, the UN says.
Wed Feb 05 2025

Trump says UN has to 'get its act together,' UN pushes back
US President Donald Trump criticises the United Nations as "not being well run".
Wed Feb 05 2025

Musk says shutting down USAID in government cost-cutting drive
USAID is the world's largest single donor.
Mon Feb 03 2025

Trump administration memo tells USAID to put "America First" in reviewing foreign aid
The USAID send contractors a notice ordering them to "immediately issue stop-work orders" and to "amend, or suspend existing awards."
Tue Jan 28 2025

WHO chief to cut costs, reset priorities after US exit, document shows
The United States is by far the WHO's biggest financial backer, contributing around 18% of its overall funding.
Fri Jan 24 2025

Sabah has allocated over RM75 million for education aid initiatives - Hajiji
Sabah has allocated RM75.5 million this year to implement 13 education aid initiatives for students, schools, parent-teacher associations, as well as Sabah student associations
Thu Mar 13 2025
Israel and US power in Syrian Faction
The collapse of the Assad regime could potentially trigger a sectarian conflict between the Shiites and the Sunni majority in the region, drawing in Iran. Israeli commanders view this as potentially beneficial for Israel and its Western allies. According to one individual’s perspective, such a scenario could divert Iran’s focus and significantly delay its nuclear activities. Furthermore, some senior Israeli intelligence analysts believe that this development could even contribute to the eventual downfall of the current Iranian government.
Thu Mar 13 2025
The Philippines' former leader Rodrigo Duterte has been served an Interpol arrest warrant on his arrival from Hong Kong at Manila's main airport and is in custody, the office of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said in a statement
The ICC took aim on the Philippine's War on Drugs, carried out by Duterte until his term ended in 2022. He advocated a full-scale fight against drug addiction, as well as against drug dealers.
The campaign was criticised by human rights monitors saying the government carried out extrajudicial killings.
Over 6,000 people involved in the drug trade were reportedly killed during the years-long operation.
The campaign was criticised by human rights monitors saying the government carried out extrajudicial killings.
Over 6,000 people involved in the drug trade were reportedly killed during the years-long operation.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Ismail Sabri will continue providing statement tomorrow - Azam
MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki has confirmed that former PM Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob will return tomorrow morning to continue providing his statement
Thu Mar 13 2025

PM Anwar wants faster implementation of rural infrastructure projects
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today directed the Rural and Regional Development Ministry (KKDW) to expedite basic infrastructure projects that are crucial for the well-being of the people.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Russia lays out demands for talks with US on Ukraine, sources say
Russia has presented the U.S. with a list of demands for a deal to end its war against Ukraine and reset relations with the US, sources say
Thu Mar 13 2025

Astro launches Max on the Ultra and Ulti Box, bringing more premium entertainment options to Malaysian homes
Astro, Malaysias leading content and entertainment provider, today announced that Max, the premier streaming service from Warner Bros.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Duterte takes responsibility for Philippines drug war, anticipates long ICC battle
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he takes full responsibility for his administration's "war on drugs"
Thu Mar 13 2025

Canada announces plan to ease Syria sanctions
The Canadian government on Wednesday announced plans to ease sanctions on Syria during what it called a period of transition.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Zii Jia pulls out of Swiss Open due to injury
Malaysia's men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia has withdrawn from next week's Swiss Open due to a recurring right ankle injury.
Thu Mar 13 2025