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 …
Turkey Taps Aselsan for $1.9B Air Defense Deal Amid Push for Self-Reliance By Rojoef Manuel Turkey has signed a 1.6-billion-euro ($1.9 billion) contract with Aselsan to supply its military with modern air defense …
By Guilia Bernachi Latvia has approved a draft order to allocate 5 million euros ($5.8 million) to the NATO and US initiative supporting military aid for Kyiv, the Prioritized Ukraine Requirement List (PURL). The PURL initiative …
Analysis by Paula Hancock Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, pictured on Wednesday, condemned Israel’s “criminal” attack on the capital Doha. Karim Jaafar/AFP/Getty Images Qatar would have been forgiven for …
by Sylvia Ma China’s top economic planner has flagged a megaproject to expand shipping capacity on the Three Gorges, slated to span the coming five-year plan, while also calling for greater investment to drive …
By Enoch Wong China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has left its shipyard again, according to images from Chinese social media, adding to speculation that it will soon enter military service. On Wednesday afternoon, photos …
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 …
Israeli airstrikes on Yemen kill at least 35, Houthi officials say Displaced Palestinians from northern Gaza struggled to find shelter in Muwasi, due to overcrowding and lack of adequate resources. 3 of 7 | People …
Israel’s attack in Qatar threatens to upend both negotiations over a ceasefire in Gaza and Israel’s efforts to reach out to Gulf Arab states. By Samy Magdy and Joseph Krauss WHY THIS MATTERS: Destroying Hamas …