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UN chief says world is on ‘highway to climate hell’ as planet hits 12 straight months of record-high heat

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres urged world leaders to take decision action to control of the spiraling climate crisis, saying “We need an exit ramp off the highway to climate hell.”

Global shock and condemnation as Israeli airstrike sets ablaze Rafah tent camp, killing 45 Palestinians

Israeli strike on a camp for displaced Palestinians in Rafah killed at least 45 Palestinians and 200 others are wounded, with many severely burned, according to local health officials and Palestinian medics.

World Bee Day 2024: Empowering Young Beekeepers for a sustainable future

On World Bee Day 2024, experts called on young people to learn about the vital role of bees and pollinators as well as the traditional and high-tech beekeeping to safeguard the vital role these small creatures play in agriculture, ecological balance, and biodiversity preservation.

300,000 Palestinians forced to flee Rafah as Israel expands military operation

UNRWA, the United Nations agency that aids Palestinians, said that about 300,000 people had fled from Rafah over the past week after the Israeli government issued new evacuation orders in Rafah and elsewhere in Gaza.

More than 1 billion meals wasted every day as millions go hungry worldwide, UN report reveals

A new United Nations report revealed that over 1 billion meals are discarded globally every day while nearly 800 million people face hunger. The report, titled UN Environment Program (UNEP) Food Waste Index Report 2024, published on March 27, emphasized...

UN Security Council passes Gaza ceasefire resolution for the first time as US abstains

For the first time, the UN security council has adopted a resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas and the release of all hostages as well as the need to send urgent aid to Gaza.

Desperate pleas for safe passage for Palestinian civilians as Israel bombs besieged Gaza Strip 

The United States and other nations and humanitarian organizations are in talks with Israeli authorities and stakeholders to establish a safe passage for Palestinian civilians evacuating Gaza after Israel's airstrikes.

UN approves sending Kenya-led foreign force to Haiti to fight violent gangs

United Nations Security Council passed a resolution to send a multinational armed force, led by Kenya, to assist in addressing the escalating issue of violent gangs in Haiti.

UNESCO calls for global ban on smartphones in schools to reduce classroom disruption

Smartphones should be banned from schools to tackle classroom disruption and improve learning, a UN report has recommended.

India overtakes China to become world’s most populous country

India is overtaking China in April as the world’s most populous country, the United Nations said confirming a major global demographic shift.

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ASEAN Express to boost Malaysia’s trade connectivity with China and Southeast Asia

Malaysia’s trade connectivity with Southeast Asia and China received a boost with the launch of the ASEAN Express, an international freight train connecting Malaysia to Thailand, Laos, and China.