Global reaction to the US presidential election
World leaders rush to congratulate Republican Donald Trump after he claims victory in the US presidential election.
Wed Nov 06 2024
World leaders to meet at UN amid threat of Gaza, Ukraine war spillovers
The wars in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan are going to be the three main crisis-points in focus at the General Assembly, says UN.
Thu Sep 19 2024
UN to demand Israel end 'unlawful' presence in Palestinian territories within 12 months
The action will isolate Israel days before world leaders travel to New York for their annual UN gathering.
Wed Sep 18 2024
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
World leaders, experts praise Beijing declaration by Palestinian factions, commend China's role
Hamas views the Beijing Declaration on Palestinian Unity as a positive step and the best national solution post-conflict.
Wed Jul 24 2024
Ukraine summit attracts world leaders but fails to isolate Russia
World leaders to discuss at summit how to end Ukraine war.
Fri Jun 14 2024
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
Freedom Flotilla: World leaders urged to support the mission
Ann Wright says, a concerted push could be made to achieve a lasting ceasefire, enabling the smooth planning of aid distribution to Gaza.
Mon Apr 22 2024
UN chief, COP28 president clash over future for fossil fuels
The dueling visions summed up the most divisive issue facing world leaders at this year's UN climate summit.
Fri Dec 01 2023
World leaders seek pause to Israel-Hamas fighting to allow aid into Gaza
A total of 704 Palestinians, including 305 children, were killed on Tuesday, says Gaza's health ministry.
Wed Oct 25 2023
Over the past week 130 world leaders spoke at the UN - Where were the women?
Fewer than 12% of those to stand at the lectern were women.
Wed Sep 27 2023
At UN, Zelenskiy tells Russia to stop war so world can fight climate, other crises
Volodymyr Zelenskiy implored world leaders gathered at the UNGA to stand united against Russia's invasion.
Wed Sep 20 2023
ASEAN welcomes world leaders as China-US rivalry overshadows region
High on the agenda is Southeast Asian concern over China's activities in the South China Sea.
Wed Sep 06 2023
World leaders gather in London for King Charles' coronation
King Charles will hold a reception on Friday for world leaders gathered in London for his coronation this weekend.
Fri May 05 2023
Biden apologises for US withdrawal from Paris climate pact
US President Joe Biden again apologised to world leaders on Friday for the US withdrawal from the landmark 2016 Paris climate agreement.
Sat Nov 12 2022
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024