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Hamas: No hostages-for-prisoners swap deal with Israel unless Gaza war ends

Hamas: No hostages-for-prisoners swap deal with Israel unless Gaza war ends

Gaza truce talks stall as the US vetoes a UN resolution calling for an unconditional, permanent ceasefire.
Thu Nov 21 2024
US vetoes UN Security Council resolution on Gaza ceasefire

US vetoes UN Security Council resolution on Gaza ceasefire

US calls for an "immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire" in the 13-month conflict and separately demand the release of hostages.
Wed Nov 20 2024
[COLUMNIST] Israel is preparing for a regional war - time to abolish the UNSC veto

[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 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

[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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism

Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism

The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths

The battle to reduce road deaths

In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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