The Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord has officially marked a turning point in Southeast Asia’s history. Today, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul signed a landmark agreement to end months of border violence that has taken dozens of lives and displaced more than 300,000 civilians since July. The peace signing took […]
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The much-anticipated general election in Thailand is now “most likely” to be held on March 29, 2025, according to a senior government official who spoke to Reuters on Friday. The update follows a high-level discussion between Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and the Election Commission regarding the nation’s political timeline. Prime Minister Anutin had earlier indicated […]
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In a gesture reflecting both diplomacy and tradition, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate virtually in the 47th ASEAN Summit set to take place in Kuala Lumpur this weekend. Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim confirmed the update after receiving a personal call from Modi discussing the future of Malaysia-India bilateral ties. “Prime […]
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As the US government shutdown drags on, the ripple effects are becoming painfully clear. In a Washington suburb, a long line of federal workers stretches across a parking lot — not for a paycheck, but for food. Among them stands 74-year-old Diane Miller, a lifelong public servant, clutching her government ID. Her voice trembles as […]
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Once branded the “Iron Lady” of Ivory Coast, Simone Gbagbo has embarked on a bold political comeback—this time, standing on her own. At 76, the former first lady and once ICC-indicted leader is contesting Saturday’s presidential election, signaling a defining moment in her decades-long political journey. A polarizing yet deeply respected figure, Simone Gbagbo stands […]
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The much-anticipated autumn session of the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly is set to commence tomorrow, and it promises to be anything but quiet. Opposition parties are preparing to take a strong stand against the National Conference (NC)-led government, ready to raise tough questions about unfulfilled promises, governance issues, and long-pending concerns about statehood and reservation […]
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Fierce winds and soaring spring temperatures swept across Australia and New Zealand this week, igniting and intensifying wildfires that have already forced evacuations, destroyed homes, and broken long-standing temperature records. According to Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology, a powerful wave of hot air developed over the country’s outback earlier this week and surged toward the southeast, […]
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Central Kashmir’s Budgam district is set for a fiery political battle as heavyweight contenders from the National Conference (NC), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and several independent candidates filed their nomination papers on Monday at the District Election Office. The Budgam by-poll, scheduled for November 11, has turned into a contest charged […]
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Spain is urging the European Union to end the long-standing practice of changing clocks twice a year, with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez saying the time has come to “ditch daylight saving time” once and for all. In a video message shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Sánchez expressed that there’s no longer any valid […]
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United States President Donald Trump confirmed Monday that he will soon embark on a diplomatic tour of Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea, reaffirming his intent to maintain strong relations in the Asia-Pacific region while keeping the door open for discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to Kyodo News. Speaking at the White House alongside […]
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