Germany has indicated that it is willing to play a role in supporting stability if a peace agreement is reached between the United States and Iran. German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius shared this message during a discussion with Australia’s Defence Minister Richard Marles, emphasizing Germany’s openness to help safeguard peace if diplomatic efforts succeed. Speaking […]
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The United States is scheduled to formally leave the World Health Organization on Thursday, a move ordered by President Donald Trump that has triggered serious concerns about legality, public health, and global cooperation. The decision comes despite a US law that requires Washington to pay all outstanding dues before withdrawing from the United Nations health […]
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Chinese President Xi Jinping stepped into full focus at the APEC leaders’ meeting on Saturday, using the moment to champion a global system for governing artificial intelligence and to offer China as a strategic counterweight to the United States on trade and technology cooperation. In his first detailed push behind the proposal announced earlier this […]
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Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin delivered a powerful reminder today that the future of Southeast Asia depends on unity, dignity, and shared progress. Hosting the ASEAN–China Defence Ministers’ Luncheon, he emphasised that peace and prosperity are not separate goals — they are deeply linked and must be protected together. Khaled expressed ASEAN’s appreciation […]
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The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has announced its largest financial commitment to date — backing a $6 billion desalination and water conveyance project in Jordan. This landmark initiative, set to transform the region’s water landscape, comes as the world prepares for the COP30 climate summit in Brazil and reflects a decade of global commitment following […]
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In a heartfelt move to deepen its commitment to peace, governance, and global cooperation, Singapore is set to launch two meaningful initiatives in 2026 aimed at empowering the Palestinian Authority (PA) on their journey toward statehood. One of the flagship initiatives is a Young Leaders’ Programme, crafted to nurture emerging Palestinian leaders by sharing Singapore’s […]
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