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Global tax rules: Who gets a voice, who gets silenced? – Charles Santiago

At the UN, Article 12 is more than legal text—it’s about fairness. Without real capacity building, poorer countries risk being sidelined while new tax rules rewrite inequality into law

Russia responsible for fatal downing of MH17, UN aviation body rules

This is a step forward after Australian, Dutch govt brought case before the ICAO in 2022; body lacks authority but but decisions carry weight among its 193 member states

Israeli shelling injures Indonesian peacekeepers in Lebanon

The soldiers came under fire from Merkava tank fire while monitoring from a watchtower

Malaysia calls for drastic UN action over Israel’s ‘barbarism’

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan says the country disregarded the views or decisions of the international community following Hezbollah leader's death

One against all: US blocks UN resolution for Gaza ceasefire 

More death and destruction awaits Gaza as the US once again vetoed a UN Security Council resolution to demand an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the besieged enclave.

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Human rights group reveals event at JW Marriott for controversial Dongmei Zone, which allegedly sourced billions of ringgit in investments from prominent individuals, and reported by Chinese human trafficking victim to be rife with crime, drugs, brothels

Government to roll out targeted RON95 subsidy using IC-based verification

Tech-driven mechanism aims to curb misuse and ensure only deserving Malaysians benefit from subsidised fuel