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Vietnam braces for impact as Typhoon Bualoi prompts mass evacuations and airport closures

Over 15,000 evacuated and air travel suspended as fast-moving storm nears central coast, threatening severe floods and landslides

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Flotilla of civilian ships sets sail from Italy to break Israeli blockade on Gaza

Ten ships carrying aid and international parliamentarians have departed from Sicily in a bid to breach Israel’s naval blockade and deliver humanitarian supplies...

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At least 39 dead in stampede at actor Vijay’s political rally in Tamil Nadu

A stampede at a political rally held by Tamil actor-turned-politician Vijay in Karur, Tamil Nadu, has left 39 dead and over 50 injured

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Russia insists it will not attack Europe but warns of ‘decisive response’ to any NATO aggression

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov denied any intention to attack NATO or European countries, while signalling a cautious willingness to engage diplomatical...

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ASEAN to restore credibility of Myanmar peace consensus at un assembly

Mohamad Hasan urges ASEAN to reaffirm its commitment to peace in Myanmar, warning that continued violence undermines regional stability

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Trump orders deployment of troops to Portland, ICE facilities

Local officials push back on need for troops, urge calm as Portland is latest Democrat-run city to face Trump military crackdown

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Malaysia demands UN security council reform, slams veto power over Gaza crisis

Speaking at the 80th United Nations General Assembly, Mohamad Hasan condemned the paralysis of the Security Council

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United Nations commends Malaysia’s ASEAN leadership and firm stance on Palestine

United Nations Secretary-General praises Malaysia’s regional chairmanship and vocal defence of Palestinian rights, with Guterres pledging support ahead of the A...

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Trump's intervention averted full-scale war in South Asia, Pakistan PM tells UN

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif credits US President Donald Trump with preventing a ‘catastrophic’ war between Pakistan and India during May’s military s...

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China’s Premier warns against ‘law of the jungle’ in veiled critique of U.S. global conduct

Li Qiang urges multilateralism and denounces unilateral action, hinting at opposition to Washington's global approach without naming the US

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US Supreme Court allows Trump to freeze US$4 billion in foreign aid, backing ‘America First’ agenda

Ruling raises constitutional concerns over executive power and separation of powers as global humanitarian funds remain stalled

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Netanyahu condemns western recognition of Palestinian statehood as delegates walk out at UN

Israeli Prime Minister lashes out at European allies, defends Gaza war, and vows to rescue hostages as critics accuse him of war crimes

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Erdogan - Trump reach understanding on Gaza ceasefire and two-state solution

Following high-level talks at the White House, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he and US President Donald Trump agreed on the need for a Gaza ceasef...