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Najib remains MP as he has filed for royal pardon, says Malaysia speaker of parliament

Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak whose graft conviction was affirmed by the country’s apex...

China top legislator to visit Russia, attend Eastern Economic Forum

China's top legislator Li Zhanshu will attend the seventh Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok this...

US approves US$1.1 billion in arms for Taiwan, angering China

The United States on Friday (Sep 2) announced a new US$1.1 billion arms package for...

Sri Lanka's deposed former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa returns from exile

Sri Lanka's deposed former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa returned to the country on Friday (Sep 2),...

IMF in preliminary agreement with Sri Lanka for US$2.9 billion loan

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka has reached a preliminary agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for...

Taiwan vows to 'counter-attack' if China's forces enter its territory

Taiwan said on Wednesday (Aug 31) it would exercise its right to self defence and...

Japan plans to develop longer-range missiles to counter China, Russia

Japan will develop and mass produce a cruise missile and a high-velocity ballistic missile, it...

Pakistan floods cost at least US$10 billion: Planning minister

Early estimates put the damage from Pakistan's recent deadly floods at more than $10 billion,...

Huge relief operation under way as Pakistan flood death toll rises

A huge relief operation was under way on Monday (Aug 29) and international aid began...

Taiwan opposition defends 'brave' China outreach after controversial visit

The head of Taiwan's main opposition party the Kuomintang (KMT) defended its "brave" outreach to...

Malaysia court slams leak of alleged verdict of Najib's wife Rosmah

Malaysia’s top court on Saturday (Aug 27) condemned as a smear attempt the leaking of...

Taiwan proposes large rise in defence spending amid escalating China tensions

Taiwan proposed US$19 billion in defence spending for next year on Thursday, a double-digit increase...

China faces more climate havoc despite cool-off in some regions

Extreme heat in China played havoc with crops and power supplies on Wednesday (Aug 24)...

Najib files application to recuse chief justice from presiding over his final appeal in 1MDB-linked case

Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak has filed an application to recuse Chief Justice Tengku...

From reduced mask requirements to the repeal of 377A: 7 key takeaways from NDR 2022

In his 2022 National Day Rally speech on Sunday (Aug 21), Prime Minister Lee Hsien...

Taiwan touts 'democracy chips' in meeting with US state governor

Taiwan wants to ensure its partners have reliable supplies of semiconductors, or "democracy chips", President...