Climate court cases that could set new precedents around the world
ICJ is expected to issue a decision next year that will lay out UN member states' obligations in addressing climate change.
Sun May 26 2024
UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership
The assembly adopted a resolution with 143 votes in favor and nine against - including the U.S. and Israel - while 25 countries abstained.
Fri May 10 2024
[COLUMNIST] ICJ on Gaza: Acting against Israel
A firm resolve on the part of the majority of UN members to act decisively against Israeli arrogance will surely produce the desired result.
Fri Feb 02 2024
Malaysia proposes UN to create an international monetary cooperation mechanism
Malaysia has proposed for the UN member countries to establish an International Monetary Cooperation mechanism to address various economic issues, including the rising global inflation.
Fri Sep 23 2022
ASEAN should rethink its approach to Myanmar crisis, UN expert says
Andrews calls on UN member states to engage formally or informally with Myanmar's National Unity Govt to help the humanitarian situation.
Thu Jun 23 2022
Freedom and Democracy: Why we should all care about Ukraine
This conflict has major consequences for the global community: how we treat each other as nations and as individuals based on international law and the responsibilities of our UN membership.
Wed Mar 02 2022
Malaysia-led initiative at the UN gains support from 171 countries
Malaysia gained support from 171 UN member states for its initiative to launch a "Statement of Support to the UN Secretary-General's Appeal for a Global Ceasefire amid the COVID-19 Pandemic".
Tue Jun 23 2020
UN Security Council condemns North Korea missile launch
In a statement, the council stressed that those North Korea actions are not just a threat to the region, but to all UN member states.
Wed Aug 30 2017
MH17: Malaysia to be joined by new non-permanent members in UNSC next year
Malaysia will be joined by new non-permanent members in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in 2016.
Sat Oct 17 2015
Palestinians predict historic UN vote on statehood
Palestinian Ambassador to the UN, Riyad Mansour, was confident on Tuesday that a large number of countries would vote in favour of a resolution that would give Palestine non-UN member state status.
Wed Nov 28 2012