HANOI — In a bold move to clamp down on growing online threats, Vietnam’s Ministry of Information and Communications has ordered telecom companies to block access to the popular messaging app Telegram. The decision, outlined in an official document reviewed by Reuters, cites the platform’s alleged failure to cooperate in investigations related to serious criminal […]
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In a move that highlights growing ties in the region, Chinese Premier Li Qiang will be visiting Indonesia from May 24 to 26. Invited personally by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, this visit is expected to deepen friendship and cooperation between the two nations. Right after Indonesia, Premier Li will head to Malaysia to take part […]
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PUTRAJAYA – In light of the upcoming 46th ASEAN Summit from May 26 to 28, the Higher Education Ministry has given the green light for universities and colleges—both public and private—to conduct their classes either online or in person, depending on what works best for them and their students. This move comes as a practical […]
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LANGKAWI: In a heartfelt move that strengthens ties between public service and the skies, AirAsia has officially signed a charter service agreement worth RM99.5 million with the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF). This collaboration isn’t just about planes and schedules—it’s about people, commitment, and a shared sense of duty to the nation. Announced at the Langkawi […]
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In a heartfelt message of solidarity, Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong has reassured the Pacific Islands that their tariff-free access to Australian markets will remain untouched — even as many in the region face rising economic pressure from global aid cuts and U.S. tariffs. Speaking warmly from the Pacific Islands Forum headquarters in Suva on […]
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LANGKAWI, MALAYSIA – It wasn’t just another military showcase at LIMA ’25. This year, it was personal. As the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 unfolded at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim unveiled something truly homegrown – Ribat, Malaysia’s first locally designed and built high mobility light tactical […]
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In a move that has sparked passionate debate and stirred public emotion, New Zealand’s government has delayed a crucial vote on whether to suspend three Māori members of Parliament for performing a haka—an iconic symbol of Māori identity—during a contentious legislative session last year. The three lawmakers from Te Pāti Māori, including co-leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer […]
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In a moving show of solidarity, nearly 100 travel agencies and partners from Kolkata have come together to launch the “Chalo Kashmir” initiative—an emotional call to action to support the people of Kashmir and help revive its struggling tourism industry after the recent Pahalgam attack. These Kolkata-based agencies, which together facilitate travel for nearly 400,000 […]
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Joe Biden, the 82-year-old former President of the United States, has been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer that has spread to his bones—a deeply personal and challenging turn in the life of a man who has long stood as a symbol of resilience and public service. The news came through a statement from his office […]
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In a move likely to ripple across industries and households worldwide, China has announced new tariffs on certain plastic imports from the United States, European Union, Taiwan, and Japan. This latest decision, shared by Beijing’s Ministry of Commerce, imposes duties as high as 75% on polyformaldehyde copolymer — a type of plastic used in everything […]
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