Trump, Ishiba Discuss Trade and Security Ahead of G7 Summit as Tariff Tensions Linger

TOKYO – U.S. President Donald Trump initiated a phone call with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba…

Thailand to Urge Greater International Engagement with Myanmar at ASEAN Summit

BANGKOK – Thailand will advocate for stronger international engagement with Myanmar during the upcoming Southeast Asian…

China Warns Philippines to Halt South China Sea Actions or Face Resolute Response

BEIJING – China’s foreign ministry on May 23 issued a stern warning to the Philippines, demanding…

Rewriting Reproduction: How Science and Empathy Are Shaping the Future of Fertility

Parenthood is no longer confined by biology, age, or tradition. With scientific breakthroughs, shifting social norms,…

ASEAN-GCC-China Collaboration Signals Growing Demand for Multilateralism

The United States(U.S.) persistent efforts to maintain its fading unipolar dominance – through tariffs, sanctions, military…

The Future of Influencer Marketing: What’s Next in 2025 and Beyond

Among the most defining shifts in 21st-century marketing is the rise of social media influencers (SMIs).…

Vietnamese Beauty Queen Arrested for Fraud Over Misleading Health Product Promotion

HANOI – Vietnamese authorities have arrested beauty queen and social media influencer Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien…

Ahmedabad to Host IPL Final on June 3 After Tournament Resumes Post-Ceasefire

INDIA – Ahmedabad will host the Indian Premier League (IPL) final on June 3, according to…

China Pledges US$500 Million to WHO Amid US Funding Shortfall

GENEVA – China has pledged an additional US$500 million (S$648 million) to the World Health Organisation…

Government Eyes New Laws to Protect Buyers of Abandoned Commercial Properties

PETALING JAYA — The Ministry of Housing and Local Government is exploring new legislation aimed at…

Confusion Over PN Info Chief Role as Radzi Jidin Chairs Meeting Without Formal Appointment

PETALING JAYA — Putrajaya MP Radzi Jidin has reportedly taken on the role of Perikatan Nasional’s…

The Teachers at the Margins: Celebrating Educators of Refugee Children

As Malaysia celebrates Teacher’s Day, it is worth recognising a group of educators who are often…