Malaysia Climbs to Third Place in ASEAN Corruption Index 2025, Signaling Progress but Warning of Work Ahead

Malaysia Climbs to Third Place in ASEAN Corruption Index 2025, Signaling Progress but Warning of Work Ahead

Malaysia has moved up to third place among ASEAN countries in the 2025 Corruption Perception Index (CPI), marking a modest yet meaningful improvement in its fight against corruption. The latest ranking, released by Transparency International Malaysia, places the country behind only Singapore and Brunei in the region. According to the report presented by Transparency International […]

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Japan Election Landslide Opens the Door for Takaichi’s Long-Promised Tax Cuts

Japan Election Landslide Opens the Door for Takaichi’s Long-Promised Tax Cuts

Japan has entered a new political chapter after a decisive election victory handed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a powerful mandate and intense scrutiny at the same time. With her Liberal Democratic Party securing a landslide win, attention has now shifted from campaigning to delivery, especially on her most talked-about promise, cutting the cost of living […]

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China Overturns Death Sentence for Canadian Drug Convict as Beijing–Ottawa Relations Thaw

China Overturns Death Sentence for Canadian Drug Convict as Beijing–Ottawa Relations Thaw

China’s highest court has overturned the death sentence of Canadian citizen Robert Schellenberg, a decision that signals a notable shift in a case that has long weighed on relations between Beijing and Ottawa. Schellenberg was arrested in China in 2014 on drug smuggling charges. Four years later, he was convicted and sentenced to 15 years […]

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Russian General Shot Inside Moscow Apartment Building in Suspected Assassination Attempt

Russian General Shot Inside Moscow Apartment Building in Suspected Assassination Attempt

A senior Russian military official was shot inside an apartment building in Moscow on Friday morning and has been rushed to hospital, authorities confirmed, raising fresh concerns over the safety of top military figures in Russia. According to Russia’s Investigative Committee, an unidentified person opened fire on General Vladimir Alekseyev, a high-ranking officer with a […]

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Putin Meets UAE Leader in Moscow Ahead of New Ukraine Peace Talks

Putin Meets UAE Leader in Moscow Ahead of New Ukraine Peace Talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Moscow yesterday, setting the stage for a second round of talks on the ongoing Ukraine war, scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi. The United Arab Emirates has increasingly positioned itself as a key mediator in the nearly four-year conflict, helping […]

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Sabalenka questions Australian Open ban on fitness trackers as players seek clarity

Sabalenka questions Australian Open ban on fitness trackers as players seek clarity

World number one Aryna Sabalenka has voiced her confusion after being asked to remove a fitness tracker during the Australian Open, questioning why devices commonly used throughout the tennis season are suddenly prohibited at Grand Slam events. Fitness trackers have become a routine part of elite sports, helping athletes monitor health and recovery through data […]

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Iran Signals Internet Comeback as Protests Rage, Families Wait for a Digital Lifeline

US Government Funding on the Brink as Senators Rebel After Fatal Federal Shootings

Federal funding in the United States is once again under serious threat after the deaths of two American citizens sparked sharp resistance in the Senate against upcoming government spending bills linked to former President Donald Trump’s policies. On Saturday, multiple US senators announced they would oppose the next round of funding legislation following the killing […]

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Venezuela Opens the Door to US Oil Giants as Washington Applauds New Leadership

Venezuela Opens the Door to US Oil Giants as Washington Applauds New Leadership

Venezuela has taken a decisive step toward reshaping its economic future, as lawmakers gave initial approval to legislation that would open the country’s oil sector to private and foreign investors, including major US energy companies. The move marks a sharp break from decades of state control and has been warmly welcomed by US President Donald […]

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To Lam Secures Second Term as Vietnam’s Top Leader, Commits to Bold Economic Reforms, Targets 10 Percent Growth, Signals Stability to Investors

To Lam Secures Second Term as Vietnam’s Top Leader, Commits to Bold Economic Reforms, Targets 10 Percent Growth, Signals Stability to Investors

Vietnam’s political landscape entered a decisive new chapter as To Lam was unanimously re-elected to a second term as General Secretary of the ruling Communist Party, extending his leadership through 2030. The decision, announced at the conclusion of the five-yearly party congress, reaffirmed Lam’s grip on the most powerful position in the country and underscored […]

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