ISLAMABAD — Anwar Ibrahim has expressed support for Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East during a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday. Read More: Pakistan engaged in promoting cessation of hostilities in Mideast During the call, Prime Minister Shehbaz thanked his Malaysian counterpart for the strong message of support […]
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Anwar urges calm as Thai-Cambodian tensions flare
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Thailand and Cambodia to show restraint after fresh clashes reignited their long-running border dispute. He warned that renewed fighting could undo the progress made under a ceasefire he helped broker. Anwar called for calm as tensions again threaten regional stability. Anwar issued his appeal on Monday as chair […]
East Timor joins ASEAN as 11th member after 14-year wait
East Timor has officially joined the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as its 11th member, marking a major milestone in the young nation’s diplomatic journey after 14 years of campaigning. The announcement came during a summit in Kuala Lumpur, where Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao joined other ASEAN leaders for a signing ceremony and traditional […]
Modi skips Malaysia visit to attend Asean summit virtually
NEW DELHI – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has cancelled his planned visit to Malaysia for the upcoming Asean-related summits, opting instead to join the discussions virtually, officials confirmed on Friday. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and East Asia Summit will be held from October 26 to 28 in Kuala Lumpur. The Ministry […]
ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur to address trade, conflicts, and East Timor’s accession
KUALA LUMPUR – Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and global partners, including US President Donald Trump, are set to convene in Malaysia from October 26 to 28 for a high-stakes summit focusing on trade, diplomacy, and regional security. The summit will bring together heads of state from ASEAN’s 10 member nations […]
Modi to attend ASEAN summit virtually
NEW DELHI – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur virtually, ruling out a potential face-to-face meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and signaling that a long-discussed trade deal between New Delhi and Washington may still be out of reach. The U.S. and India have been negotiating for months […]
Malaysia king to pardon opposition’s Anwar, paving way for return to politics
Malaysia’s king has agreed to pardon Anwar Ibrahim, the country’s newly installed prime minister said Friday, paving the way for the jailed opposition leader to return to politics and potentially become premier. It was the latest dramatic development after Mahathir Mohamad’s opposition alliance inflicted a shock defeat on the long-ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition, ending […]