Erika Johnson
UN assembly suspends Russia from top human rights body
The lives of countless civilians in Ukraine have been forever changed, with communities affected by the devastating conflict. The recent suspension of Russia from the...
Germany seeks to boost renewable energy and cut Russian imports.
For German families and small business owners, the high cost of energy has become an everyday burden—one that the government now says it will tackle...
The US hits Russia with ‘war crimes’ sanctions, Europe following.
WASHINGTON USA: The U.S. rolled out a new wave of financial sanctions on Wednesday against Russia. That President Joe Biden said would place a...
WHO says 99% of the world’s population breathes poor-quality air.
The World Health Organization reports that nearly all global inhabitants breathe air exceeding safe limits, with pollutants penetrating lungs and causing millions of preventable deaths annually.
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan protests to the U.S. about alleged...
In the midst of a tense political landscape, the lives of millions of Pakistanis hang in the balance as their government navigates a complex web...
European inflation soars to a record 7.5% on fuel, food costs.
LONDON: Inflation in Europe soared to another record, according to new EU figures released in a fresh sign. That rising energy prices fueled by...
MAA Group Shares Hit One-Year Low at 0.56 MYR
MAA Group Berhad keeps losing its value in the share market. They have reached one year's lowest point where their value remains at 0.56 MYR…
Cyberattack in Ukraine war affected thousands across Europe.
A cyberattack targeting a satellite network used by Ukraine’s government and military agencies shortly after Russia’s invasion also knocked offline tens of thousands of...
The US, EU sign data transfer deal to ease privacy concerns
For millions of Europeans, the simple act of checking a social media feed, sending an email, or making an online purchase has carried a quiet,...
NATO, in Arctic training drills, faces up to Putin’s ‘unpredictable’ Russia.
For the families living in the small communities of northern Norway, the roar of military aircraft and the sight of amphibious vehicles on the shore...
UK inflation hits a 30-year high of 6.2% as Sunak readies...
For many households in the UK, the latest inflation figures are more than just a statistic - they represent a harsh reality of rising living...
‘No mercy’: Mariupol bombing compared to Nazi war crimes.
MEDYKA, Poland: The president of Poland compared Russia’s attacks on Ukraine to Nazi forces during World War II. Saying that besieged Mariupol looks like...
New rules for companies on climate risks proposed by SEC.
WASHINGTON USA: Companies would be required to disclose the greenhouse gas emissions they produce. And how climate risk affects their business under new rules...
Zelenskyy evokes Holocaust as he appeals to Israel for aid.
JERUSALEM Israel: Ukraine’s president called on Israel to take a stronger stand against Russia. Delivering an emotional appeal that compared Russia’s invasion of his...
High energy costs trigger unrest in parts of Europe.
MADRID Spain: High energy costs are stoking unrest in parts of Europe, with Spain deploying more than 23,000 police officers in cars and helicopters....
UK regulator revokes license of Russia-backed broadcaster RT.
LONDON UK: Britain’s communications regulator revoked the license of the state-funded Russian broadcaster RT amid concern that its coverage of the war in Ukraine...
Asian shares rise ahead of Fed decision on rate hike.
TOKYO Japan: Asian shares rose as investors awaited a widely anticipated decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve on interest rate policy.
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225...
White House: Biden will travel to Europe for Ukraine talks.
WASHINGTON USA: — President Joe Biden will travel to Europe next week for face-to-face talks with European leaders about the Russian invasion of Ukraine,...
Asia stocks extend losses as Ukraine war, China’s Covid-19 surge hit...
SYDNEY: Asian stocks were in the red on Tuesday as surging COVID-19 cases in China hit the confidence of investors. Who is already worried...
UN: War in Ukraine to hurt poor nations importing grain
ROME: U.N. food agency warned that Poorer countries in northern Africa, Asia, and the Middle East risk suffering significant food insecurity because of Russia’s...
World Bank official says war-driven oil price hikes to slash growth...
WASHINGTON: Persistent high oil prices prompted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine could cut a full percentage point off the growth of large oil-importing developing...
Russia-Ukraine war in the world’s ‘breadbasket’ threatens food supply.
BARCELONA, Spain: The Russian tanks and missiles besieging Ukraine are threatening the food supply and livelihoods of people in Europe, Africa, and Asia. Who...
Masks do reduce spread of flu and some coronaviruses, study finds
In the study, the use of surgical masks by sufferers significantly reduced the number of flu viruses detectable in droplets released through breathing and...
Maybank HouzKEY Plan Defers Home Payments Until Handover
For years, the math of buying a first home in Malaysia has been brutally simple: you need a pile of cash upfront, and most people do not have it. That equation













































