Strait of Hormuz Escort Operations Paused After Commercial Ship Hit in Suspected Attack Near Oman

Strait of Hormuz Escort Operations Paused After Commercial Ship Hit in Suspected Attack Near Oman

Global concerns over maritime security have resurfaced after the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) temporarily suspended its escort operations through the Strait of Hormuz following an attack on a commercial vessel near Oman. Taiwan-based shipping company Evergreen Marine confirmed that its Singapore-flagged vessel, Ever Lovely, was struck by an “unknown object” while sailing through […]

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Malaysia Rises to 12th Place in Global Peace Rankings, Emerging as One of Asia’s Safest Nations

Malaysia Rises to 12th Place in Global Peace Rankings, Emerging as One of Asia’s Safest Nations

Malaysia has further cemented its reputation as one of the world’s safest countries by securing the 12th position out of 163 nations in the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2026. The country has moved up one spot from its 13th-place ranking in 2025, reflecting continuous progress in maintaining peace, security, and public stability. The latest ranking […]

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Tehran Accuses Nato of Complicity in US-Israeli Conflict After Remarks by Nato Chief

Tehran Accuses Nato of Complicity in US-Israeli Conflict After Remarks by Nato Chief

Tehran has accused Nato of being complicit in the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran following remarks by Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte that suggested alliance members provided support to American military operations. Speaking to Fox News, Rutte said that several Nato allies had made their military facilities available to support the United States during Operation […]

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Malaysia's Inflation Rises to 2.0% in May 2026 as Food, Housing and Communication Costs Increase

Malaysia’s Inflation Rises to 2.0% in May 2026 as Food, Housing and Communication Costs Increase

Malaysia’s inflation rate edged up to 2.0 percent in May 2026, reflecting higher prices across several essential sectors, according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM). The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased to 137.1 points in May 2026 compared with 134.4 points recorded during the same period last year. The latest figures indicate that while inflation […]

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India warns UN Security Council reform will fall short without permanent seat expansion

India warns UN Security Council reform will fall short without permanent seat expansion

India has strongly cautioned that efforts to reform the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) could be considered ineffective if changes focus only on expanding non-permanent membership while leaving the existing power structure untouched. Speaking during the Inter-Governmental Negotiations (IGN) meeting on Security Council reform at the United Nations, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador […]

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