[COLUMNIST] Israel is preparing for a regional war - time to abolish the UNSC veto
Current events should propel the UN in undertaking the first step to reform or abolish the UNSC veto power itself.
Thu Oct 03 2024
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
[COLUMNIST] US veto on Palestine: A betrayal of justice and equality
In the face of such egregious injustice, the global community must speak out and demand accountability.
Fri Apr 19 2024
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
US blocks ceasefire call with third UN veto in Israel-Hamas war
The US blocks demand for immediate humanitarian ceasefire, pushes the UN to call for temporary ceasefire linked to release of hostages.
Wed Feb 21 2024
Hunger rises in Gaza as UN prepares to vote on ceasefire resolution
General Assembly prepares to vote on ceasefire resolution mirroring to Security Council language vetoed by US.
Tue Dec 12 2023
King expresses regret, disappointment over US veto of UNSC draft resolution on Gaza ceasefire
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today expressed regret and disappointment over the United States' (US) use of its veto power to reject the United Nations S
Mon Dec 11 2023
The Known Known of the Faux Pas of the US Veto On Gaza
For the lack of a better word, has the UN truly lost the proverbial marbles in protecting its own charter ? Is the UN even relevant anymore?
Sun Dec 10 2023
Russia, China veto US push for UN action on Israel, Gaza
The elected 10 members of the Security Council now plan to work on a new draft resolution.
Thu Oct 26 2023
Out of vetoes, Portugal president enacts law allowing euthanasia
Portugal's conservative President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has signed a bill decriminialising euthanasia into law
Wed May 17 2023
US Senate repeals solar panel tariff suspension, Biden expected to veto
Joe Biden waived tariffs on solar imports from Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam for two years last June.
Thu May 04 2023
Nato allies pledge more arms for Ukraine, Germany holds out on tanks
Germany shows no sign of lifting a veto on deliveries it fears would provoke Moscow.
Fri Jan 20 2023
Security Council veto power remains a conundrum, abolishing it the best way forward
Ismail Sabri's call at the recent UNGA that the veto powers of the UNSC be abolished is the way forward in ensuring the UN return to its foundation.
Mon Sep 26 2022
Malaysia calls for UN Security Council's veto power to be abolished
Malaysia has called for the veto power of the United Nations (UN) Security Council to be abolished in line with the principle of one country one vote.
Fri Sep 23 2022
After veto on North Korea, China says 'let's see' on UN action over a nuclear test
Zhang Jun warns against making presumptions on how Beijing might react at the UN if North Korea goes ahead with its first nuclear test.
Fri Jun 10 2022
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024