BAGHDAD — Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al‑Zaidi will travel to Washington in mid‑July to strengthen strategic…
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Turkey warns Russia over Black Sea moves, offers to mediate Kyiv-Moscow talks
ANKARA — Turkey’s foreign minister told his Russian counterpart on Tuesday that Ankara expects steps in…
UK, Japan reaffirm defence ties amid GCAP uncertainty
LONDON — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi praised growing defence cooperation with Britain on June 14…
Ex-Bersatu Leader Launches New Party Ahead of Malaysia Vote
KOTA BARU — Former parliamentary opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin announced a new political party, Parti Wawasan…
Beijing sanctions Philippine defence minister over remarks
BEIJING — China on June 11 announced entry bans and other restrictions targeting Philippine Defence Minister…
Japan, Malaysia Pledge Closer Defence and Energy Ties
TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim agreed Wednesday to…
Negeri Sembilan Chief Minister Congratulates Top SPM Students
MALAYSIA — Negeri Sembilan Chief Minister Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Aminuddin Harun congratulated 34 students from…
Singapore, Indonesia to Jointly Study BBK Tech Potential, Deepen Economic Ties
JAKARTA — Singapore and Indonesia agreed to commission a joint study on technology opportunities in the…
Bombardier to Nearly Double Singapore MRO Hub with $100M Investment
SINGAPORE — Bombardier will invest $100 million to expand its Service Centre at Seletar Aerospace Park,…
Negeri Sembilan Chief Minister Calls for Holistic Shift in Halal Industry at NICHE 2026
MALAYSIA — Negeri Sembilan Chief Minister Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Aminuddin Harun urged a broader, ecosystem-focused…
Singapore’s final group of haj pilgrims returns home
SINGAPORE — About 300 Singaporean Muslim haj pilgrims arrived at Changi Airport Terminal 3 on June…
Singapore sees AI as a productivity game‑changer despite risks, PM says
SINGAPORE — Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on June 8 that artificial intelligence can boost productivity…