US Balances Japan Alliance Amid China Tensions

Washington – The United States can sustain its ironclad alliance with Japan while pursuing productive ties…

31 Malaysians Rescued from Myanmar Scam Syndicate Return Home

PUTRAJAYA – Thirty-one Malaysians trapped by an online job scam syndicate in Myawaddy, Myanmar, arrived safely…

Africa Cup of Nations Shifts to Every Four Years

RABAT – In a landmark decision, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced Saturday that the…

Melaka Allows Christmas Decorations in Hotels, Restricts Only Halal-Certified Kitchens

MELAKA — Hotels in Melaka are permitted to continue displaying Christmas decorations, with restrictions applying only…

Putin Says Russia Ready for Peace, Claims Strategic Initiative in Ukraine

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin stated during his annual end-of-year press conference that, while Ukraine…

UAE Hit by Heaviest Rainstorm in Months, Flights Cancelled and Roads Flooded

DUBAI — The United Arab Emirates faced its heaviest rainstorm in months on December 19, prompting…

Brazil’s Bolsonaro Backs Son for 2026 Presidency, Sparking Doubts and Market Jitters

BRASILIA — Former President Jair Bolsonaro’s endorsement of his eldest son, Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, for Brazil’s…

Singapore PM Lawrence Wong to Take Leave; DPM Gan Kim Yong to Serve as Acting PM

SINGAPORE — Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will be on leave from December 20 to December 31,…

Indonesia Sends Top Minister to US to Finalize Landmark Trade Deal

JAKARTA — Indonesia has dispatched its Coordinating Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto to the United States to…

Malaysia Prepares for Christmas Traffic Surge with 2.6 Million Vehicles Expected

KUALA LUMPUR — The Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) has warned of heavy traffic on major highways…

India, Oman Sign Landmark Economic Pact to Counter U.S. Tariffs, Unlock $10B Trade Boost

DUBAI/NEW DELHI — India sealed a comprehensive economic partnership agreement with Oman on Thursday, slashing tariffs…

Mexico Urges UN Action to Prevent Bloodshed in Venezuela Amid US Blockade Order

MEXICO CITY – Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum appealed Wednesday to the United Nations to intervene and…