‘Big storm’ coming, ASEAN must strengthen cohesion and unity - Kishore Mahbubani
Amid rising US-China tensions, Kishore Mahbubani urges ASEAN leaders to unite to navigate the challenging geopolitical landscape
Sat Sep 14 2024
Hezbollah vows 'definite' response to Israeli killing of top commander
Hezbollah says the strike had crossed red lines and the decades-old rivalry between foes had entered a new phase.
Fri Aug 02 2024
PM Anwar calls for concerted multilateral effort by UN to resolve conflicts
He said the world is deeply polarised where major power rivalry unfolds with consequences that would negatively impact nations, especially the smaller ones, in regions of conflict.
Fri Sep 22 2023
[COLUMNIST] Malaysia's tightrope walk: Between the dragon and the eagle
The US-China rivalry is reshaping the world, and nations like Malaysia must navigate this new reality with dexterity.
Thu Sep 21 2023
[COLUMNIST] A Malaysian perspective: Navigating the waters of superpower rivalry
Critics argue that Malaysia needs a more assertive stance, especially in the South China Sea dispute.
Thu Sep 21 2023
China-US rivalry: Malaysia must be fiercely independent - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim wants M'sia to maintain close relationships with both the US and China, in accordance with current ASEAN policy.
Wed Sep 13 2023
ASEAN welcomes world leaders as China-US rivalry overshadows region
High on the agenda is Southeast Asian concern over China's activities in the South China Sea.
Wed Sep 06 2023
Indonesia warns ASEAN on 'destructive' rivalry as Jakarta summit opens
Don't turn our ship into an arena for rivalry that is destructive, said Indonesian President Joko Widodo.
Tue Sep 05 2023
Xi, Blinken agree to stabilize US-China relations in Beijing talks
China and the United States agreed on Monday to stabilize their intense rivalry so it does not veer into conflict.
Tue Jun 20 2023
Soccer: Indonesia delays 'risky' rematch of game hit by deadly stampede
A spokeperson for East Java police, said it was deemed high risk as the clubs "have a history of rivalry".
Thu Mar 02 2023
Soccer: Ronaldo, Messi roll back the years in nine-goal thriller
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi transported fans back in time to the heyday of their storied rivalry.
Fri Jan 20 2023
Big-power rivalry overshadows Biden-Xi cooperation pledge
Biden and Xi sought in their meeting in Bali to ease tensions between the United States and China.
Wed Nov 16 2022
Olympics: Canada and US rivalry heats up Beijing Winter Games
Data analysis Nielsen's Gracenote are predicting a tight tussle between Canada and the U.S. with both collecting 22 total medals at the Feb. 4-20 Games.
Wed Feb 02 2022
Explainer: What happens now the RCEP trade deal has been signed?
RCEP will progressively lower tariffs and aims to counter protectionism, boost investment and allow freer movement of goods within the region.
Mon Nov 16 2020
China says US biggest threat to peace in South China Sea
US-China rivalry is expected to dominate discussion at this year's ASEAN conference.
Thu Sep 10 2020
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024