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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Trump Threatens to Block Canada–US Bridge Opening Amid Fresh Trade and Ownership Dispute

Trump Threatens to Block Canada–US Bridge Opening Amid Fresh Trade and Ownership Dispute

Former US President Donald Trump has warned that he may prevent the opening of a major new bridge linking the United States and Canada, escalating tensions with a key neighbor he has repeatedly criticized on trade and sovereignty issues. Speaking on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump said he would not allow the Gordie […]

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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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Australia on Edge as Record Heatwave Fuels Dangerous Bushfires, Forcing Evacuations

Australia on Edge as Record Heatwave Fuels Dangerous Bushfires, Forcing Evacuations

Australia is facing one of its most intense heatwaves in recent memory, with firefighters ordering urgent evacuations as out-of-control bushfires tear through parts of the southeast. In the eastern state of Victoria, temperatures surged to record-breaking levels on Tuesday, according to preliminary data. Fire authorities warned that extreme heat combined with strengthening winds is creating […]

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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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Canada Unveils Major Relief Plan to Cut Food Costs for Struggling Families

Canada Unveils Major Relief Plan to Cut Food Costs for Struggling Families

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a sweeping set of measures designed to ease the burden of rising food and grocery prices, particularly for low- and modest-income households facing mounting cost-of-living pressures. Speaking at a press conference, Carney pointed to a combination of global challenges driving food prices upward, including supply chain disruptions, climate-related […]

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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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US Moves Warships Toward Iran, Trump Issues Stark Warning on Nuclear Revival and Protester Executions

US Moves Warships Toward Iran, Trump Issues Stark Warning on Nuclear Revival and Protester Executions

The United States has begun moving a powerful naval force toward the Middle East as President Donald Trump renewed sharp warnings to Iran over its nuclear ambitions and the treatment of protesters inside the country. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One after returning from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump said the US […]

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