KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia has upgraded its economic growth projection for 2026 to 4-5 percent, banking…
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Nepal Protesters Demand Release of Ex-PM Oli After Deadly Crackdown Arrest
KATHMANDU — Hundreds rallied on March 30 demanding the release of former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma…
India Declares Victory Over Decades-Long Maoist Insurgency
BASTAR, INDIA — Home Minister Amit Shah proclaimed India “Naxal-free” on March 30, marking the end…
Congo Launches Disarmament Offensive Against Genocide-Linked Militia
DAKAR — Congo’s army kicked off a major disarmament campaign on March 30 targeting the Democratic…
Suriname Mourns Death of Former President Chandrikapersad Santokhi at 67
PARAMARIBO — Chandrikapersad Santokhi, Suriname’s former president who led the nation from 2020 to 2025, died…
Iran Mourns Revolutionary Guards Naval Commander Killed in Israeli Strike
TEHRAN — Iran officially confirmed on March 30 that an Israeli airstrike had claimed the life…
Indonesia Cuts Free Meals to Save $3 Billion Amid Iran War Price Surge
JAKARTA – Indonesia will slash its free school meals program by one day a week starting…
Singapore Launches 20th Tamil Language Festival to Revitalize Mother Tongue Among Youth
SINGAPORE – Singapore intensified efforts to keep Tamil alive as a everyday language on March 29,…
Singapore Eyes Hainan, Hong Kong Ties to Deepen China Engagement
HONG KONG – Hainan and Hong Kong present fresh gateways for Singapore to tap into China’s…
Indonesia Secures Iran’s Nod for Tanker Passage Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Gulf Tensions
JAKARTA – Indonesia is negotiating safe transit for its oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz…
Myanmar Military Signals Leadership Reshuffle Ahead of Presidential Bid
MYANMAR — Myanmar’s military leadership faces an imminent reshuffle after Friday’s Armed Forces Day parade, state…
Malaysia, Indonesia Pledge Joint Push for Middle East De-escalation, Strait Security
JAKARTA —Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced on March 27 that Malaysia and Indonesia will ramp…