India security chief heads to Beijing for Himalayan border talks ahead of BRICS summit

India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has arrived in Beijing for a two-day visit focused on the long-running India-China Himalayan border dispute, as both countries continue efforts to stabilize relations … Read More

Iran warns countries joining US ‘economic war’ they could be treated as enemies

Iran has issued a sharp warning to countries considering joining the United States in imposing economic pressure on Tehran, saying nations that participate could be treated as enemies. The warning … Read More

Bangladesh’s gas crisis is shutting factories, disrupting power and putting livelihoods at risk

Bangladesh is facing a deepening natural gas crisis that is hitting factories, workers, households and the country’s energy security, with industries forced to reduce production or shut down as gas … Read More

Malaysia’s international students contribute rm20 billion annually to the economy, emgs says

Malaysia’s international education sector is becoming more than a pathway for global students to earn a qualification. It is also making a significant contribution to the country’s economy, supporting universities, … Read More

Cambodia unveils Senate building amid scrutiny over donor links

Cambodia has unveiled a new Senate building in Phnom Penh, presenting it as a major national achievement while the project draws attention because some of its listed donors have faced … Read More

Plane crash kills eight at remote US Air Force radar site in Alaska

A tragic plane crash at a remote United States Air Force radar facility in Alaska has claimed the lives of eight people, according to the military. The civilian-contracted aircraft crashed … Read More

Iran’s oil exports reportedly fall to zero as war and sanctions deepen economic pressure

Iran is facing a serious economic challenge as its oil exports have reportedly fallen to zero amid renewed military tensions, international sanctions, and growing restrictions on access to foreign currency. … Read More

Malaysia tightens foreign investor vetting to protect local jobs and businesses

Malaysia is taking a firmer approach to foreign investment, with the government moving to strengthen the vetting process for new foreign investors and ensure that businesses operating in the country … Read More

Netanyahu turns his sights on Turkey as Israel’s election approaches

As Israel heads toward a closely watched October 27 election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is increasingly turning his political and military attention toward Turkey, adding another layer of tension to … Read More

Iran warns Saudi Arabia it cannot contain Houthis as Yemen conflict intensifies

Iran has issued a sharp warning to Saudi Arabia as fighting around Yemen and the wider Middle East continues to escalate, saying Riyadh will struggle to contain the Houthi movement … Read More