UN likely to vote Tuesday on Gaza ceasefire, US signals veto
US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield has said the text of the draft resolution could jeopardise “sensitive negotiations” aimed at brokering a pause in the war.
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A litany of charges for trio who misused funds meant for Palestinians
The trio were accused of using funds from Aman Palestin, a non-profit organisation for Palestinians, to buy houses, shoplots and land, all under the name of their own company…
Red Sea Geopolitics: The colour of war?
Today's Red Sea skirmishes raise multifaceted concerns, which range from the war in Gaza widening and awakening old wounds, to geopolitical frontlines being rewritten by shifting…
Rafah invasion could ‘lead to slaughter’: UN
Israel says it wants to flush out Hamas from hideouts in Rafah and free Israeli hostages being held there, and is making plans to evacuate trapped Palestinian civilians.
China urges Israel to stop military operation in Rafah ‘as soon as possible’
Israel is facing growing international pressure to agree to a ceasefire with Hamas as it prepares for an incursion into Rafah, the southern Gaza border city where more than a…
Ukraine envoy Korsunsky expresses hope for Japan’s contribution to reconstruction
The ambassador expressed great interest in Japan’s creation of the Official Security Assistance framework, under which Japan provides defense equipment and other supplies free…
Philippine foreign affairs department slams Chinese envoy’s remark on West Philippine Sea
The remarks come after a Chinese envoy said the arbitral ruling which invalidated the claims of China over the South China Sea and stated that the Philippines has exclusive…
Israel must stop ongoing actions in Gaza, abide by ICJ ruling: Wisma Putra
The Foreign Ministry also expressed Malaysia’s support for and solidarity with the Palestinian people.
Indonesia rejects claims that Israel objects to OECD membership bid
Indonesia has been interested in becoming part of the OECD since 2022 to accelerate its transition into a developed country.
264 Myanmar border, security force members now in Bangladesh: Border Guard Bangladesh
The shelter seekers include members of immigration, Myanmar police and other agencies, said the public relations officer of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), adding that the BGB…