Hong Kong leader John Lee has apologised to residents and the public following a devastating residential fire that claimed 168 lives, while the city’s housing minister has resigned after an official inquiry found that government failures contributed to the tragedy. The deadly fire broke out on November 26 at Wang Fuk Court, engulfing several residential […]
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Malaysia has called on the United States to strengthen defence cooperation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), stressing that regional unity, mutual respect and an inclusive approach must remain at the heart of the partnership. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said a stronger and more resilient Asean would create a solid […]
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Malaysia will continue taking steps to gradually reduce its reliance on foreign workers while creating more employment opportunities for Malaysians, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has announced. The move is in line with the direction of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), with the government aiming to balance the workforce needs of industries […]
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Israel’s general election has left the country facing political uncertainty, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc taking the lead in the initial vote count but failing to secure the parliamentary majority needed to form a government on its own. With more than half of the ballots counted on Wednesday, the results pointed to a closely […]
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Britain’s new government is preparing for a challenging financial balancing act as rising inflation, higher borrowing costs and growing defence commitments put pressure on public finances. Finance Minister John Healey is set to present his first budget on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s administration facing mounting expectations to ease the cost of living while […]
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