Updated: Sri Lanka-Protesters Take Over President’s Residence

Updated with latest information. COLOMBO, July 9 – Thousands of protesters who marched into the capital…

World leaders condemn shooting of Shinzo Abe as Japanese media confirm his death

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 – Leaders and the general public worldwide have expressed their shock over…

Japan’s former PM Shinzo Abe shot, gravely injured

TOKYO, July 8 – Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is reported to have been shot…

Boris Johnson Quits

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (THE CITIZEN-WE) – It is perhaps no coincidence that two leaders of…

Have Bullock Cart Will Travel – Amid A Downturn, Some Tourists Still Enjoying The Island Paradise of Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, July 4 – The days are still sunny and the air is fresh in the…

Malaysian Suppliers of Textiles and Textile Accessories Need to Adapt Products to Sustainability and Innovation

By Manik Mehta FRANKFURT, June 30 -In keeping with evolving market trends, Malaysian suppliers of textiles…

Aquaman star Jason Momoa to help UNEP with ocean health promotion

LISBON, June 27 – Movie star and ocean activist Jason Momoa was designated the UN Environment Programme’s…

Prem Rawat becomes first recipient of Keys of Avalon from Glastonbury City Council

LONDON, June 19 – Global Peace Ambassador Prem Rawat was honoured with the Key of Avalon…

Malaysian Honey Grower Presents Novel Honey at New York’s Fancy Food Show

By Manik Mehta NEW YORK, June 15 – A Malaysian beekeeper and honey-producer has been presenting…

A new book argues Julian Assange is being tortured. Will our new PM do anything about it?

By Matthew Ricketson, Deakin University It is easy to forget why Julian Assange has been on…

He’s Australia’s 31st prime minister. So who is Anthony Albanese?

Anthony Albanese is Australia’s new Prime Minister after incumbent Scott Morrison conceded defeat in the country’s…

U.S. Reinforces Commitment to ASEAN on Day 2 of Summit

By Manik Mehta WASHINGTON DC, May 14 – The United States, responding to the oft-heard complaint…

With an Eye on China, Washington will Reinforce Commitment to Asia and Push for Closer Ties with the ASEAN Region

By Manik Mehta NEW YORK, May 13 – Journalists here in the US from a number…

Sri Lanka’s PM Mahinda Rajapaksa resigns

COLOMBO, May 10 – Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned as the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka on Monday,…

US-Russian Verbal Skirmishes Expected at UN Security Council in May Under US Presidency

By Manik Mehta NEW YORK: May promises to be a “high-voltage month” with the US assuming…

UN Human Rights Office Urges Singapore to Stay Execution of Malaysians for Drug Trafficking

By Manik Mehta Speaking “strictly off the record”, one UN official told the Weekly Echo that…

David Attenborough receives UN’s Champions of the Earth Award

NAIROBI, April 21 – Renowned broadcaster Sir David Attenborough is the recipient of the Champions of the…

Sri Lanka did very little to correct human rights abuse – Report

By P.K. Balachandran KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (THE CITIZEN-WE) While acknowledging that Sri Lanka is a…

New York Brooklyn Subway Shooter Arrested Within 30 Hours After Assault

By Manik Mehta NEW YORK, April 14 – The shooter inside a Brooklyn subway train was…

Imran Khan ousted as Pakistan PM

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 – Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan was defeated in a no-confidence vote…

UN passes resolution for Russia’s suspension from Human Rights Council

UNITED NATIONS, April 8 – The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on Thursday calling for…

What Will Gotabaya Do Next? The Million Dollar Question

By P.K. Balachandran COLOMBO, April 6 (THE CITIZEN-WE) – Beleaguered Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa revoked the…

Not enough is being done to cut CO2 emissions

KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 – Half measures will not halve emissions, said Executive Director of United…

IPCC finds the world has its best chance yet to slash emissions – if it seizes the opportunity

The world has its best chance yet to reduce greenhouse gas emissions quickly, but hard and…