India’s AI Challenge: Skills Gap Threatens Job Creation

NEW DELHI – Artificial intelligence poses a critical stress test for India’s state capacity, demanding urgent…

Bersatu Expelled Deputy Labels Muhyiddin Top Foe in Dramatic Party Split

KUALA LUMPUR — Expelled Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin branded former…

Malaysia Faces Severe Traffic Congestion as Chinese New Year Exodus Begins

PETALING JAYA — Highways across Malaysia ground to a crawl on Saturday due to heavy traffic…

China Urges Canada to Counter ‘Interference’ in New Bid for Stronger Ties at Munich Talks

MUNICH — China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Canada to jointly “eliminate interference” and revive…

Taiwan’s President Vows Robust Defense Boost Amid China Tensions in Lunar New Year Address

TAIPEI — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te pledged to ramp up defense measures and protect the island’s…

Malaysia’s Earthquake Risk Stays Low to Moderate Over Next Decade

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia faces a low to moderate risk of earthquakes over the next 10…

Colombia Faces Deadly Floods from Rare February Rains, 22 Dead

BOGOTA – A rare onslaught of torrential rains has claimed 22 lives in Colombia, displacing thousands…

Forever Young Eyes Historic Saudi Cup Repeat

RIYADH — Japanese trainer Yoshito Yahagi returns to King Abdulaziz racecourse with Forever Young, last year’s…

Thai MPs Face Ban Over Lèse-Majesté Reform Push

BANGKOK — Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission accused 10 newly elected MPs from the progressive People’s Party,…

India and Malaysia Strengthen Strategic Ties with New Pledges

KUALA LUMPUR – India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim renewed pledges…

Iran Insists on Uranium Enrichment Rights in U.S. Nuclear Talks

DUBAI – Recognition of Iran’s right to enrich uranium is key for nuclear talks with the…

Malaysia Unveils Pedas Adventure Park & Wet World as New Global Tourism Hotspot

NEGERI SEMBILAN, MALAYSIA –  Pedas Adventure Park & Wet World, nestled in the heart of Pedas,…