Malaysia has stepped up its humanitarian response to the devastating floods and landslides in Nepal, sending an 11-member Special Malaysian Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) to support search and rescue operations on the ground. The team departed for Nepal this morning aboard a Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) A400M aircraft from Subang Air Base, […]
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Humanitarian workers faced an increasingly dangerous world in 2025, with attacks against people delivering lifesaving assistance reaching a record level, according to figures cited by the United Nations. A total of 907 aid workers were killed, injured or kidnapped during 2025, up from 833 in 2024, according to the Aid Worker Security Database, which tracks […]
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Venezuela enters a new phase as rescue missions wind down One week after two devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, rescue teams are gradually ending search operations as the possibility of finding more survivors becomes increasingly unlikely. While emergency workers continue clearing debris in selected locations, the country’s focus is now shifting from rescue to humanitarian relief. […]
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The latest US defence policy bill has signaled a stronger commitment to engaging with India, reinforcing the shared goal of a free and open Indo-Pacific region and addressing strategic challenges posed by China. The National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, unveiled by Congressional leaders on Sunday, emphasizes the importance of defence alliances […]
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A historic moment unfolded on Thursday as a United Nations Security Council delegation arrived in Syria, marking the first-ever visit by the Council to the country. The visit comes just days ahead of the anniversary of the ousting of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad. According to state news agency SANA, the delegation crossed into Syria via […]
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