Malaysia’s Myanmar Strategy Marks a Human-Centered Shift in ASEAN’s Future Engagement

Malaysia’s Myanmar Strategy Marks a Human-Centered Shift in ASEAN’s Future Engagement

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s leadership in ASEAN this year is being praised for bringing a much-needed, human-centered focus to the region’s handling of Myanmar’s ongoing crisis—an approach experts are calling both pragmatic and forward-looking. For years, ASEAN has struggled to make meaningful headway in resolving Myanmar’s political and humanitarian turmoil, drawing criticism from international observers. But […]

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Vietnam Moves to Restrict Telegram Over Rising Online Crime Concerns

Vietnam Moves to Restrict Telegram Over Rising Online Crime Concerns

HANOI — In a bold move to clamp down on growing online threats, Vietnam’s Ministry of Information and Communications has ordered telecom companies to block access to the popular messaging app Telegram. The decision, outlined in an official document reviewed by Reuters, cites the platform’s alleged failure to cooperate in investigations related to serious criminal […]

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93 UN Aid Trucks Enter Gaza, But Relief Still Falls Short

93 UN Aid Trucks Enter Gaza, But Relief Still Falls Short

Jerusalem, Tuesday — In a glimmer of hope for Gaza’s war-stricken population, 93 United Nations aid trucks were allowed into the enclave on Tuesday — the largest delivery since Israel imposed a complete blockade on March 2. The trucks carried vital supplies: flour for bakeries, baby food, medical equipment, and essential medicines. But while the […]

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Iran’s Khamenei Casts Doubt on US Talks: “Unlikely to Lead to Any Outcome”

Iran’s Khamenei Casts Doubt on US Talks: “Unlikely to Lead to Any Outcome”

TEHRAN — In a rare and emotionally charged address, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Tuesday expressed deep skepticism about ongoing nuclear negotiations with the United States, saying the talks are unlikely to bring any meaningful results. “We don’t think it will lead to any outcome. We don’t know what will happen,” Khamenei said […]

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Australia Reaffirms Support for Pacific Islands Amid Global Aid Cuts

Australia Reaffirms Support for Pacific Islands Amid Global Aid Cuts

SYDNEY — In a heartfelt pledge to stand by its Pacific neighbours, Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced that Pacific Island nations will continue to enjoy tariff-free access to the Australian market—a reassurance delivered with warmth and commitment during her speech in Suva, Fiji, on Tuesday. Speaking from the Pacific Islands Forum headquarters, Wong emphasized […]

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