Palestine denounces US veto blocking full UN membership bid
ISTANBUL: Palestine strongly condemned a decision by the United States (US) to veto a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) draft resolution Thursday demanding Palestine’s full membership in the United Nations. In a statement, the Palestinian Presidency called the move ”unfair, unethical and unjustifiable, challenging the will of the international community”, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported. It […]
World Bank calls for urgent action to save lives as Palestinians on brink of famine
KUALA LUMPUR: The World Bank Group has called for urgent action to save lives as more than half the population of Gaza is on the brink of famine including children and the elderly. “We join the international community in calling for immediate, free, and unimpeded access of medical supplies, food and life-essential services through all […]
COP28: World leaders to address climate benchmark in Dubai
By Soon Li Wei KUALA LUMPUR: World leaders will be gathering at Expo City, Dubai from Nov 30 to Dec 12 for the 28th annual United Nations (UN) climate meeting (COP28) to discuss how to limit and prepare for future climate change. The COP28, or the 28th Conference of the Parties under United Nations Framework […]
Malaysia calls for enhanced UN collaboration with regional organisations for global peace and security
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is convinced that a strengthened cooperation between the United Nations (UN), regional and subregional organisations is indispensable for the maintenance of international peace and security. Malaysia’s Ambassador to Iran Khairi Omar highlighted this when delivering the country’s statement at the UN Security Council Open Debate – “Peace through dialogue: The contribution of […]
Russian resolution calling for Gaza cease-fire fails to pass in UN security council
WASHINGTON: A draft resolution put forward by Russia calling for a cease-fire in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was knocked down at the United Nations (UN) Security Council on Monday. The resolution received five votes in favoUr, four votes against and six abstentions. Those who voted it down were the US, the UK, France and Japan, according […]
Indonesia against turning Southeast Asia into ‘pawn of rivalries’
ISTANBUL: Indonesia said Saturday that Southeast Asia will not become a “pawn of rivalries” as it emphasised reinforcing regional cooperation. “Instead, Southeast Asia must be an epicentre of growth, where all countries can benefit meaningfully,” Anadolu Agency quoted Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi as saying at the 78th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly […]
Anwar, Erdogan condemn Quran burnings, populist discourse inciting hate speech
NEW YORK: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan strongly condemned the recent burnings of the Quran and populist discourse that incites hate speech against Islam. In a joint statement issued Wednesday after the leaders’ meeting in New York on the margins of the 78th United Nations (UN) General Assembly, […]
UN adopts resolution deploring violence against holy books
NEW YORK: The United Nations (UN) General Assembly adopted a resolution Tuesday that deplores all acts of violence against holy books as a violation of international law, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported. It comes in the wake of multiple burnings and desecrations of Qurans in European countries, including a recent high-profile Quran burning in front of a […]
UN urges nations to tackle gender discriminatory nationality laws
GENEVA: Despite some progress, 24 countries still retain nationality laws that deny women the right to pass their citizenship on to their children, while almost 50 countries prevent women from conferring nationality on their spouse on an equal basis with men, the United Nations (UN) said Tuesday. At the Global Summit on Gender Equality in […]
UN states agree historic deal to protect high seas
UNITED NATIONS: UN member states finally agreed Saturday to a text on the first international treaty after years of negotiations to protect the high seas, a fragile and vital treasure that covers nearly half the planet. “The ship has reached the shore,” conference chair Rena Lee announced at the UN headquarters in New York shortly […]
