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Anwar Praises New Zealand as a Strong ASEAN Partner, MNZFTA Review Targeted for 2025 Completion

Anwar Praises New Zealand as a Strong ASEAN Partner, MNZFTA Review Targeted for 2025 Completion

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to strengthening ASEAN’s longstanding partnership with New Zealand, calling it a bond built on trust, mutual respect, and shared prosperity. The remarks came during a commemorative summit celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations and economic cooperation between ASEAN and New Zealand. Speaking at a luncheon […]

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‘Smooth and Easy’: India and China Resume Direct Flights as Diplomatic Ties Warm Up

‘Smooth and Easy’: India and China Resume Direct Flights as Diplomatic Ties Warm Up

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After nearly five years, India and China have officially resumed direct flights, marking a significant step toward rebuilding relations between Asia’s two largest nations. The first IndiGo flight (6E1703) from Kolkata touched down in Guangzhou early this morning, symbolizing a cautious yet hopeful move toward normalization after the 2020 pandemic-induced suspension and border tensions that […]

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South Korea Vows to Address US Visa Issues Before Unleashing $350 Billion Investment Package

South Korea Vows to Address US Visa Issues Before Unleashing $350 Billion Investment Package

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SEOUL, Sept 19 — South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has reassured the public and corporate leaders that the government will take active steps to resolve US visa issues affecting Korean workers before advancing with a sweeping US$350 billion (RM1.47 trillion) investment commitment in the United States. Speaking at a press conference in Seoul on […]

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Trump Names Controversial Aide Sergio Gor as U.S. Ambassador to India — A Personal Choice Amid Global Tensions

Trump Names Controversial Aide Sergio Gor as U.S. Ambassador to India — A Personal Choice Amid Global Tensions

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Washington, August 23 — In a move that has raised both eyebrows and questions globally, former U.S. President Donald Trump has named Sergio Gor, a close political ally and longtime behind-the-scenes operator, as the next U.S. ambassador to India. The announcement, made Friday, reflects Trump’s growing trend of choosing personal loyalists over traditional diplomats for […]

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US-India Tensions Reach New Low as Trump Imposes 50% Tariff

US-India Tensions Reach New Low as Trump Imposes 50% Tariff

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In a stunning turn of events, U.S.-India relations have hit their lowest point in years, as President Donald Trump’s administration announced a steep 50% tariff on Indian goods—marking the highest rate imposed on any country so far. For many watching the unfolding drama, the message is clear: Trump is prioritizing American manufacturing—or “onshoring”—over alliances, even […]

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