U.S. Rejects U.N. Health Declaration, Citing Focus on Wrong Priorities

UNITED STATES – The United States has rejected the United Nations’ new political declaration on non-communicable…

Indonesian NGOs Urge Suspension of Free School Meals After Mass Food Poisoning

JAKARTA – Health-focused non-governmental organisations on Sept 22 called on the Indonesian government to temporarily suspend President…

Malaysia Fixes RON95 Petrol Price at RM1.99 for Citizens Starting Sept 30

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that the government will set the price…

Malaysia Prosecution Appeals Syed Saddiq’s Acquittal in RM1.2 Million Graft Case

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s prosecution has filed an appeal against the Court of Appeal’s decision to…

U.S. Signals Support Options for Argentina Ahead of Milei-Trump Meeting

WASHINGTON – U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday that “all options for stabilization are on…

Britain Warns Russia at UN: NATO Will Defend Its Skies

UNITED NATIONS – Britain’s Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper issued a stark warning to Russia at the United…

Japan Panel Urges Drone, Submarine Boost Amid Rising China Threat

TOKYO – A Japanese Defence Ministry panel has urged the government to strengthen deterrence by expanding…

US Cybersecurity Firm AvePoint Expands Singapore Presence After Dual Listing on Nasdaq and SGX

SINGAPORE – AvePoint, a US cybersecurity company, announced plans to expand its Singapore research and development…

South Africa Opens Talks With US on Rolling Back Steep Tariffs Amid Economic Strain

JOHANNESBURG – South African Trade Minister Parks Tau met US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer for discussions…

South Korea Seeks Eased US Visa Rules for Workers Before Advancing $350 Billion Investment Deal

SEOUL – South Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Hyun announced on September 19 that the government will…

Robo Shankar, Renowned Tamil Comedian and Actor, Dies at 46 in Chennai

CHENNAI – Indian actor and comedian Robo Shankar passed away in Chennai on September 18 at the age of 46, following a critical…

Indonesia Faces Scrutiny After Mass Food Poisoning Linked to School Meals Program

JAKARTA – More than 800 students across Indonesia fell ill from mass food poisoning this week…