US condemns Beijing’s South China Sea ‘nature reserve’ plan brings strong responses from the Philippines and US. United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed support for Manila’s opposition to Beijing’s plan to designate the …
Malaysia’s approach as chair epitomizes the bloc’s difficult balancing act. By Siau Lim Chong As the 2025 ASEAN Chair, Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim affirmed his commitment to safeguarding ASEAN’s centrality while advancing …
By Bruno J Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaking at a dinner with the community in conjunction with his visit to Sarawak. BERNAMA pic KUCHING: Even though a few of the founding fathers …
By Alayna Treene President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on Friday. Alex Brandon/AP President Donald Trump and his top advisers are quietly preparing to travel …
Vietnam Ramps Up Artificial Islands in Disputed Spratlys, Military Infrastructure Spotted Rojoef Manuel Vietnam has sharply increased its construction of artificial islands in the disputed Spratly Islands, with several featuring military infrastructure. Recent satellite images, collected by …
Australia has cut diplomatic ties with Iran after accusing Tehran of directing antisemitic attacks on Jewish sites. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said intelligence gathered by the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, ASIO, confirmed Iran was …
He bought the world’s oldest passenger ship — and spent $18 million turning it into a hotel By Oskar mHolland After being decommissioned, the US-made ship once known as SS Medina has been renovated …
By Claire Jim Shares to be cancelled in Hong Kong bourse on Aug 25 Listed in 2009, market value peaked at $51 billion vs now $282 million Evergrande’s delisting closes a chapter, but China …
Amid debate over aircraft carriers’ vulnerability, analysts told Breaking Defense global interest is strong. by Colin Clark SYDNEY — Japan, for the first time since World War II, will once again have a navy …
Thuy Xuan village in Vietnam’s Thua Thien Hue province, renowned for over 700 years of incense-making tradition, now attracts global visitors with its vibrant, naturally crafted incense sticks once made for royal palaces. AA …