SINGAPORE — Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on May 25…
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Iran Orders Reconnection to Global Internet After Nearly 90-Day Blackout
TEHRAN — Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, has directed authorities to restore access to the international internet,…
Beijing Team Triumphs at International Middle-School Math Tournament
BEIJING — A joint delegation captured top honours at the international edition of the Berkeley Math…
Japan to monitor social media in bid to curb visa overstays and illegal workers
TOKYO — Japan’s immigration authorities plan to step up efforts to identify visa overstayers and undocumented…
China launches Shenzhou-23, sets stage for year-long orbital stay and lunar ambitions
BEIJING — China launched its Shenzhou-23 mission on May 24, sending three astronauts into orbit as…
Prime Minister Modi Offers Condolences After Mining Accident in China
NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sympathy following a deadly mining accident in…
Iran to Base World Cup Training Camp in Tijuana After FIFA Approves Move
TEHRAN — Iran will base its World Cup training camp in Tijuana, on the Mexican–U.S. border,…
Malaysia coalition to serve full term, minister says amid election rumours
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s coalition government will remain in office until the end of its parliamentary…
Temasek Says 2030 Climate Goal Unlikely but Reaffirms 2050 Net‑Zero Ambition
SINGAPORE — Temasek warned on May 18 that it is unlikely to meet its 2030 emissions…
Sarawak Advances Cross‑Border Power Exports to Boost Borneo, ASEAN Grids
KUCHING — Sarawak is pressing ahead with plans to expand cross-border electricity exports as part of…
Malaysia’s King Meets Prime Minister Amid Talk of Early Vote
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim held an audience with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on…
China Calls Trade, Agriculture and Aircraft Deals from Trump Visit “Preliminary”
BEIJING — China’s commerce ministry on May 16 described the tariff, agricultural and aircraft agreements reached…