JAKARTA – Over 110 Rohingya refugees arrived on Saturday in Indonesia’s Aceh province after their boat…
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Death Toll Rises as Thailand and Malaysia Grapple with Historic Floods
BANGKOK – The death toll from the worst flooding in decades across southern Thailand and northern…
Dutch Explore Options for Netanyahu’s Visit Despite ICC Arrest Warrant
AMSTERDAM – Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof stated on Friday that there could be legal pathways…
Mauritius PM Calls for Independent Review of Chagos Islands Deal with UK
PORT LOUIS – Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam announced on Friday that he has requested an…
Ukraine Urges NATO for Membership Invitation Amid Ongoing Conflict
KYIV – Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has called on NATO to extend a formal invitation…
Singapore and Shanghai Explore New Horizons for Collaboration
SHANGHAI – Singapore and Shanghai are set to deepen their partnership, with Senior Minister Lee Hsien…
China Suspends Top Military Official Miao Hua Amid Corruption Probe
BEIJING – Admiral Miao Hua, a senior member of China’s Central Military Commission (CMC), has been…
Malaysian Billionaire Ananda Krishnan Dies at 86
KUALA LUMPUR – Ananda Krishnan, the enigmatic billionaire known for his transformative business ventures and philanthropy,…
Ukraine Flag Appears on Big Screen During Putin’s Visit to Kazakhstan
ASTANA – Kazakh authorities are investigating the brief display of Ukraine’s flag on a large LED…
Prabowo’s Coalition Dominates Indonesian Regional Polls, but Jakarta Loss Highlights Political Rift
JAKARTA – Early results from quick counts in Indonesia’s 2024 regional elections suggest a sweeping victory…
Malaysia Drops 1MDB-Linked Charges Against Ex-PM Najib Razak and Former Treasury Official
KUALA LUMPUR – On Nov 27, a Malaysian court dropped corruption charges against former Prime Minister…
Philippine Police File Formal Complaint Against Vice President Sara Duterte Amid Political Turmoil
MANILA – Philippine police announced on Nov 27 that they had filed a formal complaint against…