UK maritime authority reports vessel diverted toward Iranian waters near Hormuz Strait

Tensions continue to rise near the strategically important Strait of Hormuz after a vessel anchored off the coast of the UAE was reportedly taken over by unknown individuals and redirected … Read More

Xi and Trump Open Beijing Talks With Optimistic Vision for US-China Relations

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping began high-level talks in Beijing on Thursday with both leaders expressing optimism about the future of relations between the world’s two … Read More

Iran’s tiered internet system triggers outrage as citizens pay more for limited online access during blackout

After enduring months of severe internet restrictions during the Middle East conflict, many Iranians are finally reconnecting online — but only through a controversial paid system that critics say creates … Read More

World Bank warns Malaysia’s leading firms are struggling to innovate, raising concerns over underemployment

Malaysia’s most productive companies are facing growing pressure to innovate and expand, with the World Bank warning that many top-performing firms are failing to scale effectively. This slowdown is now … Read More

UK local elections 2026 shake Labour as Starmer faces mounting pressure after historic setbacks

The 2026 UK local elections have delivered one of the toughest political moments for Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Labour Party, sparking growing pressure from within his own ranks … Read More

Trump heads to Beijing with business leaders as US-China talks take center stage

US President Donald Trump is set to arrive in Beijing this week for a major summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where trade, technology, Taiwan, and the ongoing Iran conflict … Read More

Iran warns US to accept peace proposal as Hormuz tensions threaten global stability

Iran has issued a strong warning to the United States, insisting Washington must either accept Tehran’s latest peace proposal or risk pushing the region deeper into uncertainty, as tensions surrounding … Read More

Malaysia’s unemployment rate remains steady at 2.9% as labour market stays resilient in March 2026

Malaysia’s labour market continued to show resilience in March 2026 as the national unemployment rate remained steady at 2.9%, reflecting ongoing economic stability and steady job creation across key sectors. … Read More

Keir Starmer under mounting pressure as Labour unrest deepens

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing growing pressure to step down as internal tensions within the Labour Party continue to intensify following a devastating local election setback. Reports emerging … Read More