TEHRAN — Iran’s top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on June 21 sharply rebuked U.S. warnings, saying…
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India to Draw Up Farmer Contingency Plans Ahead of El Niño Risk
NEW DELHI — India will prepare district-level contingency plans to help farmers cope with possible low…
Judge Says Najib’s 1MDB Theft Outstrips Attila the Hun
KUALA LUMPUR — A High Court judge has compared the scale of Najib Razak’s looting in…
Zaid Ibrahim Joins PAS, Eyes Return to Parliament
PETALING JAYA — Former law minister Zaid Ibrahim said he has joined Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS)…
Nepal Seeks Chinese Tech and Investment to Boost Jobs, Says FM
BEIJING — Nepal’s new government must harness Chinese technology and persuade investors it is open for…
Iraqi PM Al-Zaidi to Visit Washington in Mid‑July to Deepen Economic Ties
BAGHDAD — Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al‑Zaidi will travel to Washington in mid‑July to strengthen strategic…
Turkey warns Russia over Black Sea moves, offers to mediate Kyiv-Moscow talks
ANKARA — Turkey’s foreign minister told his Russian counterpart on Tuesday that Ankara expects steps in…
UK, Japan reaffirm defence ties amid GCAP uncertainty
LONDON — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi praised growing defence cooperation with Britain on June 14…
Ex-Bersatu Leader Launches New Party Ahead of Malaysia Vote
KOTA BARU — Former parliamentary opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin announced a new political party, Parti Wawasan…
Beijing sanctions Philippine defence minister over remarks
BEIJING — China on June 11 announced entry bans and other restrictions targeting Philippine Defence Minister…
Japan, Malaysia Pledge Closer Defence and Energy Ties
TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim agreed Wednesday to…
Negeri Sembilan Chief Minister Congratulates Top SPM Students
MALAYSIA — Negeri Sembilan Chief Minister Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Aminuddin Harun congratulated 34 students from…