China confirms attack on oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz, no casualties reported

China has confirmed that an oil products tanker carrying Chinese crew members was targeted in an incident in the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh concerns over maritime safety in one … Read More

Philippines’ Marcos says ASEAN shows unity and readiness amid Middle East tensions

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has highlighted that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is demonstrating strong unity and the ability to respond collectively as global uncertainty continues to … Read More

China urges immediate and complete end to Middle East conflict as tensions threaten global stability

China has renewed its call for an urgent and total halt to the ongoing fighting in the Middle East, emphasizing the need for diplomacy over escalation. During high-level discussions in … Read More

Pulitzer prizes shine a harsh light on Trump-era reporting and its real-world impact

The latest Pulitzer Prizes announcement has brought intense attention to journalism focused on Donald Trump and the far-reaching consequences of his policies. This year’s awards didn’t just celebrate storytelling—they underscored … Read More

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake shakes Samar island in central Philippines

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Samar Island in the central Philippines on Monday afternoon at around 2:09 pm local time (0609 GMT), according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). … Read More

iran warns us to stay out of hormuz as trump pushes ship escort plan

Tensions in the Gulf have escalated again as Iran issued a strong warning to the United States, cautioning its forces against entering the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz. The warning … Read More

EU raises concerns over Meta’s ability to keep under-13 users off Facebook and Instagram

The European Union has issued a serious warning to Meta, stating that the company is not doing enough to prevent children under the age of 13 from accessing its platforms, … Read More

China prioritizes energy security and tech independence as global tensions reshape economic outlook

China’s top political leadership has reaffirmed a strong focus on strengthening energy security and accelerating technological self-reliance as global uncertainty intensifies, particularly with rising economic pressure linked to the US-Israel-Iran … Read More

Iran says the US can no longer set terms for the world as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz continue

Iran said on Tuesday that the United States no longer has the power to “dictate” its wishes to other countries, as Washington considers a new proposal from Tehran aimed at … Read More

Pilgrims warned: no visa, no haj as Putrajaya tightens compliance with Saudi regulations

Malaysia has stepped up efforts to ensure a safer and more organised haj pilgrimage, introducing a strict “No Visa, No Haj” policy in line with regulations set by Saudi Arabia. … Read More