The United States is signaling a stronger partnership with India as part of its new defence policy for 2026. The recently released National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) underscores America’s commitment to collaborating with India through initiatives like the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific region and address rising challenges from […]
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At the East Asia Summit (EAS) held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim made a heartfelt call for sustained engagement and open dialogue with Myanmar and North Korea, urging fellow leaders to balance diplomacy with compassion and understanding. As the current ASEAN Chair, Anwar emphasized that Malaysia will […]
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The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will remain closed “until further notice,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced, saying the crossing’s reopening depends on Hamas handing over the bodies of deceased hostages. The statement came as both Israel and Hamas continued to accuse each other of violating the fragile U.S.-mediated ceasefire. Earlier, the […]
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ASEAN stakeholders have taken a united stand against Myanmar’s planned military-led elections, denouncing them as illegitimate and a breach of the bloc’s Five-Point Consensus. The declaration came after a series of high-level meetings hosted by Malaysia in its role as ASEAN Chair. Spearheaded by Special Envoy Tan Sri Othman Hashim, the meetings brought together representatives […]
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PETALING JAYA: The invitation extended to US President Donald Trump for the upcoming 47th ASEAN Summit should be understood as part of Malaysia’s responsibilities as ASEAN Chair, not as an endorsement of any individual leader’s policies, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) emphasized today. Senior Press Secretary to the Prime Minister, Tunku Nashrul Tunku Abaidah, explained […]
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PUTRAJAYA, Aug 11 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged ASEAN nations to stand united in addressing the ongoing Myanmar crisis, while also pledging Malaysia’s steadfast support to Bangladesh as it shoulders the immense humanitarian challenge of hosting hundreds of thousands of displaced people. Speaking with a tone of urgency and compassion, Anwar […]
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JERUSALEM, Aug 8 — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has outlined his vision for Gaza’s future, saying Israel aims to take full control of the territory militarily but does not plan to govern it. His remarks come as the war nears its second year and over two million people in Gaza face the looming threat […]
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GAZA, July 28 — In a move that has stirred international concern, Israel is now working to deport 21 pro-Palestinian activists after their Gaza-bound humanitarian boat, Handala, was intercepted by the Israeli navy in international waters late Saturday. The activists, hailing from 10 different countries, had set sail as part of a peaceful mission to […]
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JERUSALEM, July 27 — Israeli forces boarded a vessel named Handala, part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, while it was en route to Gaza in a bid to deliver humanitarian aid and challenge Israel’s naval blockade. The interception occurred in international waters and was livestreamed by activists before being abruptly cut. According to a statement […]
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