At UN, US warns Israel against forcible displacement, starvation in Gaza
Israeli authorities are blocking humanitarian assistance from entering North Gaza, where fighting continues, says acting UN aid chief.
Wed Nov 13 2024
No plans to block social media platforms that fail to register for licensing - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil says users would still be able to access and use the platforms after the regulation comes into force.
Thu Nov 07 2024
Australia proposes 'world-leading' ban on social media for children under 16
Australia is trialing an age-verification system to assist in blocking children from accessing social media platforms.
Thu Nov 07 2024
Consider This: Humanitarian Crises — Criminalising Humanitarian Aid in Gaza & Beyond
There are more forcibly displaced people around the world today than any other time in modern history. And the gaps in the responses to these humanitarian crises are widening. From Gaza to Sudan to Myanmar, where ongoing conflicts have driven millions to the brink of survival, humanitarian assistance has repeatedly been blocked or undermined by political agendas. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Christopher Lockyear, Secretary-General of Médecins sans Frontières, also known as Doctors Without Borders.
Mon Nov 04 2024
The UN warns famine is likely in Gaza. What do malnutrition and hunger do to the body?
Israel has been accused of deliberately blocking humanitarian aid, including food.
Sun Nov 03 2024
Indonesia bans sales of Google smartphones days after blocking Apple's iPhone 16
Indonesia blocks Google Pixel sales as the phones don't meet the rule requiring 40 pct of components to be locally manufactured.
Fri Nov 01 2024
Facebook owner Meta faces US$2.8 mln lawsuits in Japan over fake ads
The plaintiffs claim Meta must investigate ads and block them if it can foresee potential harm to users.
Tue Oct 29 2024
Cultural norms and combating sexual harassment in Malaysia
Traditional gender roles that emphasise male authority and female submissiveness are stumbling blocks.
Sat Oct 26 2024
Preparing for a Chinese blockade, Taiwan maps out wartime food plans
Taiwan says it was planning to set up task force to ensure food supply safety by taking a monthly inventory of the island's food resources.
Wed Oct 23 2024
Fungsi Block di X tidak lagi menghalang ciapan dibaca
Akaun yang dihalang oleh pengguna kini boleh membaca ciapan cuma mereka tidak lagi boleh berinteraksi dengan ciapan yang dihantar.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Clogged drains cause landslide in Taman Melawati - Works Minister
A blocked drainage system on Jalan G2, Taman Melawati, has been identified as the cause of this morning's landslide in the area.
Tue Oct 15 2024
Pakistan seals off capital, blocks cellphones ahead of protest by Imran Khan's party
Shipping containers have been placed to block Islamabad's entry and exit points, guarded by large numbers of police and paramilitary troops.
Fri Oct 04 2024
[COLUMNIST] Make EIA credible: Enhance transparency, strengthen enforcement
With all the precedents, it is clear that enforcement is the biggest stumbling block to credible EIA reports.
Wed Oct 02 2024
Azerbaijan tandatangani kontrak beli jet pejuang JF-17 Pakistan
Pembelian pesawat JF-17 itu "akan memperkukuh keupayaan kuasa udara Azerbaijan.
Thu Sep 26 2024
TikTok faces crucial court hearing that could decide fate in US
TikTok faces a key hearing in a legal battle seeking to block a law that could ban the app used by 170 million Americans as soon as Jan. 19.
Fri Sep 13 2024