Consider This: Afghanistan — Conflict, Climate, and Crisis
Afghanistan has largely faded from the headlines, but it remains in the grip of a severe humanitarian crisis. Nearly three years after the Taliban's return to power, economic stagnation, climate-related disasters, and withdrawal of aid have left the nation in a precarious state. Mobile health teams and fixed clinics run by the Afghan Red Crescent Society are recording alarming cases of acute malnutrition, particularly among children. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Necephor Mghendi, Head of Delegation for Afghanistan for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
Mon Oct 28 2024
AWANI Tonight: 12 Sept 2024
#AWANITonight with @_farhanasheikh
1. GISBH denies sexual assault in welfare homes after 402 children rescued
2. Child safety: Sounding the alarm on underage social media content
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1. GISBH denies sexual assault in welfare homes after 402 children rescued
2. Child safety: Sounding the alarm on underage social media content
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Thu Sep 12 2024
AWANI Tonight: Sounding the alarm on underage content
Kaiser Ho from Monsters Among Us discusses the problematic nature of exposing minors in social media content without their consent.
Thu Sep 12 2024
Boeing's Starliner astronauts could return on SpaceX capsule in Feb 2025, NASA says
Recent results have unearthed new information, causing greater alarm about a safe return.
Thu Aug 08 2024
Situation in UK alarming, M’sians urged to avoid protest areas
The current protests were seen as a new pattern of right-wing resurgence with low tolerance, said Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.
Mon Aug 05 2024
Global IT outage: The cyber resilience alarm heard around the world
The outage was a stark reminder of the importance of cyber resilience in an increasingly digital world.
Fri Jul 26 2024
UN Relief Chief sounds alarm about worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid aid blockage
UN Relief Chief Martin Griffiths, raised concerns about the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid an Israeli blockade.
Fri May 10 2024
Have smartphones created an ‘anxious generation’? Jonathan Haidt sounds the alarm
A decade ago, parents could not have known the threats lying within the shiny new smartphones they presented to their excited teenagers.
Sun May 05 2024
Tradisi goncang genta jadi ‘alarm’ kejut sahur
Bunyi pukulan genta besi atau loceng besar yang berusia ratusan itu boleh didengari pada jarak kira-kira dua kilometer.
Fri Mar 22 2024
UN experts sound alarm over planned first US execution by nitrogen gas
United Nations said the untested method may subject him to "cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or even torture."
Thu Jan 04 2024
In South America's Andes, a shrinking Lake Titicaca rings climate alarm bell
The water is going down centimeter by centimeter, said Fredy Aruquipa, the person in charge of monitoring Lake Titicaca's water level.
Sun Nov 19 2023
Three Indian cities among world's 10 most polluted after Diwali
A thick layer of smog had begun to circulate in New Delhi from Sunday night, sending its AQI to an alarming 680 a little after midnight.
Mon Nov 13 2023
Births in China slide 10% to hit their lowest on record
A drop that comes despite a slew of govt efforts to support parents, amid increasing alarm that China become demographically imbalanced.
Fri Oct 13 2023
AWANI Review: Decoding Job Scams and Exploitation Risks
An alarming rise in job scams is putting countless people at risk of exploitation. Scott Stiles, Head of Fair Hiring, Asia at SEEK, brings his unique perspective of moving from grassroots social enterprise work to his current corporate role to shed light on the tactics used and the red flags to look out for.
Sat Jul 01 2023
[COLUMNIST] Alarming risks faced by the homegrown stateless community in Malaysia
Efforts to identify and address homegrown statelessness are crucial to prevent individuals from remaining in limbo indefinitely.
Tue Jun 27 2023