Iran Declares UN Nuclear Watchdog Deal “No Longer Relevant” After Sanctions Return

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on October 5 that cooperation with the International…

Prabowo Orders Military to Shield Indonesia’s Natural Resources from Foreign Exploitation

JAKARTA – President Prabowo Subianto has directed Indonesia’s armed forces to safeguard the nation’s vast natural…

Trial Opens in Bangkok Over Murder of Cambodian Opposition Politician

BANGKOK – The trial of an alleged gunman accused of murdering former Cambodian opposition politician Lim…

Mendaki to Revamp Tuition with AI, Coaching Support

SINGAPORE – Mendaki will enhance its tuition programme under its 2026–2030 work plan by tailoring lessons…

Minor Tremor Shakes Johor, Latest in Series of Quakes Near Batu Pahat

PETALING JAYA — A 3.5-magnitude tremor was recorded off the waters near Batu Pahat, Johor, at…

Tragedy at Vijay’s Political Rally in Tamil Nadu: 29 Dead, 50 Injured

INDIA — A political rally organized by Tamil actor-turned-politician Vijay ended in tragedy when at least…

Budget 2026: Reform, Relief and the Road to the Ballot Box

Malaysia’s Budget 2026 is not just another fiscal blueprint, it is a statement of intent at…

North Korea Nears Completion of ICBM Capable of Hitting the U.S., South Korea Warns

SEOUL – North Korea is reportedly in the final stage of developing an intercontinental ballistic missile…

Malaysia Aims for Nationwide Vape Ban by Mid-2026 with Phased Approach

CYBERJAYA – Malaysia’s Health Ministry is committed to banning vape products nationwide by mid-2026, according to…

Indonesian NGOs Urge Suspension of Free School Meals After Mass Food Poisoning

JAKARTA – Health-focused non-governmental organisations on Sept 22 called on the Indonesian government to temporarily suspend President…

Malaysia Fixes RON95 Petrol Price at RM1.99 for Citizens Starting Sept 30

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that the government will set the price…

Malaysia Prosecution Appeals Syed Saddiq’s Acquittal in RM1.2 Million Graft Case

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s prosecution has filed an appeal against the Court of Appeal’s decision to…