With Trump Away, Xi Takes the Spotlight at APEC — Calling for Global AI Rules and a China-Led Trade Future

With Trump Away, Xi Takes the Spotlight at APEC — Calling for Global AI Rules and a China-Led Trade Future

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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Peace & Prosperity Must Stand Together: Khaled Calls for Shared Security at ASEAN–China Defence Luncheon

Peace & Prosperity Must Stand Together: Khaled Calls for Shared Security at ASEAN–China Defence Luncheon

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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Jordan’s $6 Billion Water Lifeline: The Green Climate Fund’s Largest-Ever Commitment Signals Hope for a Thirsting Nation

Jordan’s $6 Billion Water Lifeline: The Green Climate Fund’s Largest-Ever Commitment Signals Hope for a Thirsting Nation

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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Singapore Steps Up Support for Palestinian Development with Youth Leadership and Police Training Initiatives

Singapore Steps Up Support for Palestinian Development with Youth Leadership and Police Training Initiatives

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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