PETALING JAYA — Highways across Malaysia ground to a crawl on Saturday due to heavy traffic…
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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,…
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Coalition Secures Big Majority in Lower House Election
TOKYO – Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s party is set to secure a big majority in…
Indonesia Faces Historic Market Sell-Off Amid Prabowo Policy Fears
JAKARTA – Indonesia is reeling from one of its largest stock market sell-offs since the 1998…