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UNHCR calls for Indonesia to let in Rohingya stranded at sea off Aceh

UNHCR calls for Indonesia to let in Rohingya stranded at sea off Aceh

Most refugee arrivals happen between November and April, when the seas in the region are generally calmer.
Wed Oct 23 2024
Myanmar and South China Sea to test ASEAN relevance in upcoming summit

Myanmar and South China Sea to test ASEAN relevance in upcoming summit

Myanmar's civil war and mounting tensions in the South China Sea risk corroding the ASEAN grouping's central role in the region.
Tue Oct 08 2024
Airlines scramble to divert flights after Iran missile attack

Airlines scramble to divert flights after Iran missile attack

Snapshot of traffic in the region showed flights spreading in wide arcs to the north and south, with many converging on Cairo and Istanbul.
Wed Oct 02 2024
Israel strikes Yemen port, keeps up Lebanon assault

Israel strikes Yemen port, keeps up Lebanon assault

Israel expands its confrontation with Iran's allies in the region two days after killing the Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.
Mon Sep 30 2024
More countries urge their citizens to leave Lebanon

More countries urge their citizens to leave Lebanon

More countries around the world are urging their citizens to evacuate Lebanon as tensions in the region intensify, following continued Israeli airstrikes on the country.
Thu Sep 26 2024
Philippines says China is 'biggest disruptor' of peace in the region

Philippines says China is 'biggest disruptor' of peace in the region

The Philippines' Defence Minister urges partner nations to call out China's "illegal actions" in the South China Sea.
Tue Aug 27 2024
The Mekong is drying up. What now?

The Mekong is drying up. What now?

A host of issues are tied together with climate change in the region and will require a sustained and coordinated effort to overcome.
Sat Aug 17 2024
China scolds EU over statement about South China Sea

China scolds EU over statement about South China Sea

EU issued a statement to mark the anniversary of arbitration regarding sovereignty in the region which ruled in the Philippines' favour and which was rejected by China.
Fri Jul 12 2024
Five powers plan bigger, deeper Asia military drills

Five powers plan bigger, deeper Asia military drills

Australia, Britain, Malaysia, New Zealand and Singapore have agreed to stage more complex military drills in the region this year.
Fri May 31 2024
Biden says he is pushing for six-week Gaza pause

Biden says he is pushing for six-week Gaza pause

Joe Biden said the United States was working with allies in the region on a deal to pause the fighting to allow Gaza hostages to be freed.
Tue Feb 13 2024
Malaysia’s tax collection among the lowest in the region

Malaysia’s tax collection among the lowest in the region

Prof Emeritus Dr Barjoyai Bardai said Malaysia fell behind Singapore and Thailand and is struggling to catch up.
Mon Feb 12 2024
US vows 'all necessary actions' after drone strike, Qatar fears impact on Gaza hostage talks

US vows 'all necessary actions' after drone strike, Qatar fears impact on Gaza hostage talks

John Kirby said the United States did not want a wider war with Iran or in the region, "but we got to do what we have to do."
Tue Jan 30 2024
Vietnam 2023 economic growth slows to 5.05%, missing government target

Vietnam 2023 economic growth slows to 5.05%, missing government target

Though this year's growth is below a government target of 6.5%, it is still a positive result, putting Vietnam in the group of the fastest growing economies in the region and in the world.
Fri Dec 29 2023
Xi told Biden Taiwan is biggest, most dangerous issue in bilateral ties - US official

Xi told Biden Taiwan is biggest, most dangerous issue in bilateral ties - US official

Joe Biden responded by assuring Xi Jinping that Washington was determined to maintain peace in the region.
Thu Nov 16 2023
Turkey's Erdogan says Hamas is not a terrorist organisation

Turkey's Erdogan says Hamas is not a terrorist organisation

Erdogan also called for an immediate ceasefire between Israeli and Palestinian forces and said Muslim countries must act together to secure a lasting peace in the region.
Wed Oct 25 2023
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths

The battle to reduce road deaths

In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024