The United States has officially begun relocating deported migrants to the Pacific island nation of Palau as part of its expanding immigration enforcement strategy. However, the first individual sent under the new agreement chose to leave the country after spending only two weeks there, according to Palauan officials. The deportation initiative comes as the US […]
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The International Energy Agency (IEA) has raised serious concerns about the growing vulnerability of South-east Asia’s energy security, warning that climate change, rapidly increasing electricity demand, and geopolitical tensions in West Asia are combining to create a fragile energy outlook for the region. According to the IEA’s South-east Asia Energy Outlook 2026, the region’s power […]
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The latest agreement between Lebanon and Israel, signed in Washington after multiple rounds of negotiations, was intended to create a pathway toward reducing decades of conflict. However, hopes for stability were immediately challenged after Hezbollah publicly rejected the deal, deepening uncertainty over whether peace can truly take hold. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the […]
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Iran has accused the United States of committing a “blatant violation” of the peace agreement that was reached to end the recent conflict in the Middle East following the latest American strikes on Iranian territory. In a statement released today, Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned the attacks, describing them as “brutal” and alleging that they targeted […]
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Global concerns over maritime security have resurfaced after the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) temporarily suspended its escort operations through the Strait of Hormuz following an attack on a commercial vessel near Oman. Taiwan-based shipping company Evergreen Marine confirmed that its Singapore-flagged vessel, Ever Lovely, was struck by an “unknown object” while sailing through […]
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Bangkok is enduring an intense and potentially life-threatening heatwave after the city’s heat index surged to a scorching 51.9°C, placing Thailand’s capital firmly in the “Danger” category and only a fraction below the highest warning level. Thai authorities have urged residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary outdoor activities, particularly between 11am and 3pm, when […]
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have issued a stern warning to vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, saying any ship crossing the strategic waterway without authorisation from Iran “will be dealt with.” The statement comes as uncertainty continues over the future governance of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important maritime trade routes and […]
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Oman has announced the launch of emergency maritime routes through the Strait of Hormuz, declaring the existing shipping lanes unsafe due to growing security concerns in the region. The Sultanate confirmed that the strategic waterway will remain open to international shipping and that no transit fees or tolls will be imposed on vessels using the […]
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his departure on Monday following a sharp decline in public approval ratings. While his resignation marks the end of a challenging tenure at home, leaders across Europe paid tribute to his leadership and diplomatic efforts. Starmer, who became the first non-Conservative British prime minister since the United Kingdom voted […]
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Malaysia and Bangladesh have reaffirmed their shared commitment to addressing the long-standing Rohingya refugee crisis, agreeing to work more closely through ASEAN-led platforms and diplomatic channels to push for a sustainable and peaceful resolution involving Myanmar authorities. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasized that both nations are united in their concern for the Rohingya […]
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