NEW DELHI/DHAKA – India summoned Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to New Delhi on Wednesday, December 17, to…
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Singapore, China Seal Record 27 Deals in Chongqing, Pioneering Digital Yuan Pilot for Tourists
CHONGQING — Singapore and China unveiled a landmark 27 memorandums of understanding and agreements on December…
Malaysia Steps In to Mediate Thailand-Cambodia Border Crisis, Postpones ASEAN Meet
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia is spearheading urgent diplomatic efforts to de-escalate escalating border clashes between Thailand…
Malaysia’s Muhyiddin Denies Mahathir’s Explosive Claim of Stealing Party Funds
PETALING JAYA – Bersatu Malaysia president Muhyiddin Yassin categorically rejected accusations from elder statesman and former…
Graft Complaint Targets Philippine VP Sara Duterte Over Alleged Misuse of $13.4M in Funds
MANILA – A coalition of civilians, including two ex-government officials, lodged a graft complaint against Philippine…
Malaysian Lecturer Galvin Lee Scoops Dual ‘Educator of the Year’ Honours at Global Awards
PETALING JAYA – Malaysian educator Galvin Lee Kuan Sian has claimed two top individual prizes “Lecturer…
Indonesia Floods and Landslides Death Toll Hits 1,003 as Rescue Efforts Press On
JAKARTA – Rescuers in Indonesia reported a grim milestone on Saturday, with floods and landslides on…
Massive Rally Backs Nepal’s Ousted PM Oli Amid Calls to Restore Parliament
KATHMANDU – Tens of thousands of supporters rallied for Nepal’s deposed prime minister K.P. Sharma Oli…
Singapore Swimmer Quah Ting Wen Shatters SEA Games Medal Record with 63rd Haul
BANGKOK – Singapore’s Quah Ting Wen etched her name into Southeast Asian sporting history on Saturday,…
Erdogan Eyes Trump Talks on Ukraine Peace After Putin Meeting, Vows Black Sea Safety
ISTANBUL — Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan signaled optimism for a Ukraine-Russia peace deal Saturday, announcing plans…
Japan Adds Six Traditions to UNESCO Intangible Heritage List
TOKYO — On December 11, a UN intergovernmental committee officially inscribed six Japanese traditions onto UNESCO’s…
Malaysia Offers RM500 Aid to Indonesian Students Affected by Aceh Floods
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia has announced a cash assistance package of RM500 (S$158) for each Indonesian…