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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As the world’s attention sharpens on East Asia, U.S. President Donald Trump is set to land in South Korea this Wednesday for a critical two-day visit — one that could shape the future of global trade and diplomacy. His most anticipated moment? A long-awaited meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping — their first in six […]
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Myanmar’s military government has announced January 11 as the date for the second phase of its controversial multi-stage election, according to state media reports on Wednesday. The election, which many international observers have dismissed as undemocratic and illegitimate, is taking place amid widespread political unrest following the 2021 military coup. The coup, which toppled Nobel […]
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The Pentagon announced Sunday that US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to visit four key Asian nations — Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam, and South Korea — as part of his third tour to the region widely regarded as Washington’s “priority theatre.” The visit underscores America’s growing focus on Indo-Pacific stability and its long-term strategy to […]
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In a bold step toward global education reform, Indonesia has announced that English will become a mandatory subject for primary school students starting in 2027. The initiative, driven by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, aims to boost international communication skills among young learners and better prepare them for global opportunities. Under the new […]
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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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In a moment of international diplomacy that will be remembered for years to come, United States President Donald Trump commended Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for his remarkable leadership in brokering peace between Thailand and Cambodia. The historic signing of the KL Peace Accord — held today in Kuala Lumpur — marks a […]
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History was written in golden letters today as Timor-Leste was officially welcomed as ASEAN’s 11th member nation, marking the end of a 13-year journey filled with determination, unity, and unwavering hope. The emotional moment unfolded during the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, where the official declaration of admission was signed — a powerful symbol […]
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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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