
BRICS is acting properly, with many aspirants willing to join in - India FM
India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar recalls that there were four countries in BRICS at the very beginning.
Thu Mar 06 2025

CPTPP: Malaysia-UK FTA will boost trade and investment - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul says the electrical and electronics sector would benefit from the FTA between Malaysia and the UK through the CPTPP.
Tue Dec 03 2024

G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024

BRICS economic dominance taking shape, West can do nothing about it - French politician
The economic growth of the BRICS countries is twice as high as the G7 growth rate, says Florian Philippot.
Tue Oct 22 2024

Marking the 60th anniversary of G77 and China at UNCTAD Geneva with Malaysia’s nasi lemak
SMEs, including those in its supply chain, can access new export markets and gain global recognition.
Mon Sep 16 2024

G7 ambassadors to miss Nagasaki atomic bomb memorial over Israel's exclusion
Nagasaki's mayor said he would stick to a decision to exclude Israel's ambassador from Friday's event to mark the city's atomic bombing.
Thu Aug 08 2024
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[COLUMNIST] Charting a new course: Malaysia’s bid for BRICS and the quest for global economic balance
While there is a discernible gap between intent and actual membership, this development is highly promising for our nation.
Thu Jun 20 2024

Ukraine summit attracts world leaders but fails to isolate Russia
World leaders to discuss at summit how to end Ukraine war.
Fri Jun 14 2024

G7 focus switches to China, Pope to lead AI discussions
The G7 opens its doors to outsiders to show it isn't an aloof, exclusive club.
Fri Jun 14 2024

US seeks UN backing for proposed Gaza ceasefire deal
The draft calls on Hamas to accept the deal and "fully and implement its terms without delay and without condition.
Tue Jun 04 2024

No date set for Netanyahu's address to US Congress, Israel says
This speech would make Netanyahu the first foreign leader to address joint meetings of Congress four times.
Tue Jun 04 2024

US and Britain announce new Iran sanctions after missile and drone strike on Israel
The US announced new sanctions on Iran targeting its unmanned aerial vehicle production after its attack on Israel.
Fri Apr 19 2024

EU adds Russia's biggest diamond producer Alrosa to sanctions list
The EU's diamond ban is done in coordination with G7 countries, which announced a similar ban in December.
Wed Jan 03 2024

US military begins Japan seafood purchases to counter China ban
Rahm Emanuel said US should also look more broadly into how it could help offset China's ban that he said was part of its "economic wars".
Mon Oct 30 2023

G7 calls for immediate repeal of bans on Japanese food, pressing China
The G7 trade ministers did not mention China but they also denounced what they consider its rising economic coercion through trade.
Mon Oct 30 2023

Modern slavery cases in Britain reach record high
The real number of people living in modern slavery in Britain is estimated to be around 130,000, according to a human rights group.
Sun Mar 09 2025

What are Southeast Asia's scam centres, and why are they being dismantled?
Scam centres, particularly those in Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar run illegal online schemes to defraud people.
Sun Mar 09 2025

Using gender lens in drug decriminalisation efforts
Decriminalising drugs would help all, especially women, who are among the worst impacted despite being less likely to use drugs.
Sun Mar 09 2025

INSIGHT - How a key ingredient in Coca-Cola, M&M's is smuggled from war-torn Sudan
Sudan produces 80 pct of the world's gum arabic, a natural substance from acacia trees used to mix, stabilise, and thicken ingredients.
Sun Mar 09 2025

More than just the flu: Get to know pneumonia, Malaysia's leading cause of death
The surge in pneumonia-related deaths to Malaysia's ageing population, delays in seeking medical care, and low vaccination rates.
Sun Mar 09 2025

INSIGHT - Musk rallies the far right in Europe. Tesla is paying the price.
Some EV buyers avoid Tesla due to Elon Musk's views, while competition from new, affordable electric vehicles is growing.
Sun Mar 09 2025

In China, a designer rethinks lingerie for women who have had breast cancer surgery
More than 350,000 women in China are diagnosed with breast cancer annually.
Sun Mar 09 2025

Why would the US government shut down?
Congress is supposed to allocate funding to 438 government agencies before October 1, the start of the fiscal year.
Sat Mar 08 2025

What is behind South Korea medical student quota dispute
Here are some details about South Korea's medical system and the dispute.
Sat Mar 08 2025

Vietnam considers relaxing two-child policy amid declining birth rate
Vietnam proposes allowing couples to decide the number and timing of their children, and addressing regional disparities in birth rates.
Sat Mar 08 2025