President Trump to Host Argentina’s Javier Milei Amid $20 Billion US Currency Swap Deal

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is set to host Argentina’s President Javier Milei at the White…

Malaysia Cracks Down on Bus Operator After Fatal Expressway Crash, Tightens Overloaded Vehicle Penalties

PUTRAJAYA — Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced on October 14 that strict action will be…

Malaysia Excluded from Gaza Peace Summit Over Conditional Support for US Plan, Says Prime Minister

KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia was not invited to the recent Gaza peace summit in Egypt due…

Influenza Outbreak Hits Malaysian Schools, Thousands Infected and Closures Reported

KUALA LUMPUR — Approximately 6,000 students in Malaysia have been infected with influenza, prompting precautionary closures…

Sweden Nominates IKEA Chief Jesper Brodin to Lead UN Refugee Agency

STOCKHOLM — Sweden has nominated Jesper Brodin, the outgoing chief executive of IKEA’s Ingka Group, to…

France Suspends Pension Reform Amid Deepening Political Turmoil

PARIS — French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Tuesday announced the suspension of President Emmanuel Macron’s…

Britain Poised to Help Disarm Hamas, Drawing from Northern Ireland Peace Experience

LONDON — Britain could assume a key role in efforts to disarm Hamas in Gaza, leveraging…

South Korea Pledges Stronger Action Amid Surge in Kidnappings of Citizens in Cambodia

SEOUL — The South Korean government has vowed to step up diplomatic and security efforts to…

Thousands Walk Barefoot Across Fire at Sri Mariamman Temple’s Theemithi Festival

SINGAPORE — The annual Theemithi fire-walking festival returned to Sri Mariamman Temple on October 12, drawing…

U.S. Envoy Sergio Gor Meets Modi, Discusses Trade, Defence and Technology Cooperation

WASHINGTON — U.S. Ambassador-designate to India Sergio Gor met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New…

Zelensky Urges Allies for More Air Defences Amid Renewed Russian Strikes

KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has intensified appeals to Western allies for additional air defence…

Sebastien Lecornu Returns as French Prime Minister Amid Budget Crisis and Growing Public Support

PARIS – Just days after resigning as France’s prime minister, Mr Sebastien Lecornu has made a…