TOKYO — Japan and Singapore on July 6 signed a landmark agreement to deepen cooperation in…
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Asean Sees New Openness from Myanmar, Malaysia Says
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s foreign minister said on Thursday that Myanmar’s newly appointed government appeared “more…
India, China Report Progress After Doval-Wang Meeting
NEW DELHI — India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on…
Durian Prices Crash as Oversupply Floods Malaysian Market
BANGI — A surge in local production has sent durian prices tumbling across Malaysia, with some…
Takaichi Heckled With Anti-War Chants at Okinawa Memorial
OKINAWA — Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faced anti-war chants on June 23 during a ceremony marking…
Bangladesh Urges Rich Nations for Bigger, Faster Climate Aid
DALIAN — Bangladesh on June 23 called on wealthy countries to increase and accelerate climate finance,…
Teenager Sooryavanshi Hits Fastest List A Fifty in 11 Balls
DAMBULLA — India’s 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set a new List A record on June 21 by…
Iran Warns U.S. Against Threats, Says Military Ready to Respond
TEHRAN — Iran’s top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on June 21 sharply rebuked U.S. warnings, saying…
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…