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Malaysia cautious over Trump's proposed Board of Peace for Gaza
BANGI: Malaysia is finding it difficult to extend initial support to the proposed Board of Peace initiated by United States…

Putin announces surprise Ukraine truce for May 8-10
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a surprise three-day ceasefire from May 8-10, coinciding with Moscow’s World War II…

Canadians cast votes as fears of US domination grow
OTTAWA: Canadians began voting on Monday for a new government to confront annexation threats from the United States and deal…

China downplays impact of Trump tariffs on economic recovery
BEIJING: Chinese policymakers on Monday sought to assuage concerns the broad U.S. tariffs could derail efforts to shore up a…

Singapore’s PM wants major restructuring of economy as polls loom
Singaporean prime minister Lawrence Wong is seeking a strong mandate in his first electoral test as leader. (EPA Images pic)…

UN nuclear watchdog team in Iran for technical talks
DUBAI (Reuters) - A technical team from the International Atomic Energy Agency has arrived in Iran for talks with nuclear…

China Defends Trade War Stance, Slams U.S. Tariff Policy
BEIJING: A top Chinese economic official on Monday said Beijing was on the “right side of history“ in its gruelling…

South Korea rules out tariff deal with US before June 3 snap election
SEJONG, South Korea (Reuters) -A senior South Korean government official on Monday ruled out that it would agree to a…

Singapore Seeks U.S. Trade Concessions on Pharma, AI Chips
SINGAPORE is negotiating concessions for pharmaceutical exports to the U.S. while ensuring it still has access to high-end AI chips…

Don’t rule out a US-Iran nuclear deal just yet
This is hardly a golden era of diplomacy. A ceasefire – let alone a lasting peace – between Russia and…

Past US aid to Ukraine not included in minerals deal, Kyiv says
(Reuters) - Ukraine has agreed that the past U.S. aid provided to Kyiv will not be part of a minerals…

Bursa Malaysia mixed at midday
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia turned mixed at midday following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street's performance last Friday amid…

Tour agents reporting cancellations, slowdown in US trips
US President Donald Trump’s policies have given rise to negative sentiments among international travellers, according to global economic advisory firm…

BRICS set to meet over Trump trade policies
RIO DE JANEIRO: Senior diplomats from BRICS countries will meet on Monday in Brazil to present a united front in…

Malaysia seeks stronger economic ties with Europe amid US tariff threat
KUALA LUMPUR: As the threat of United States reciprocal tariffs creates an uncertain future for Malaysia and the world, the…

Netanyahu Demands End to Iran’s Nuclear Program
JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Sunday for the complete dismantling of Iran's nuclear programme, insisting that any deal…

Malaysia, Italy eye deeper economic cooperation amid global trade shifts
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Italy are set to deepen economic cooperation as both nations seek stronger bilateral ties and greater…

K’jaan akan jelaskan langkah diambil di sidang khas Parlimen
Sidang khas Parlimen pada 5 Mei ini akan menerangkan langkah-langkah yang diambil kerajaan berhubung isu kenaikan tarif yang diumumkan oleh…

Japan's Nikkei rallies toward four-day win; Toyota leads auto surge
TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei rose on Monday, putting it on course for a four-day winning streak, with auto-sector stocks among the…

Trump Cuts anti-disinfornation research in First 100 Days
WASHINGTON: From slashed federal funding for disinformation research to the closure of a key agency combating foreign influence operations, the…

Gold sinks over 1pct as easing US-China tensions curb safe-haven demand
KUALA LUMPUR: Gold prices dropped more than 1 per cent on Monday as easing US-China trade tensions boosted investors' risk…

Vancouver Car Attack Kills 11 at Filipino Festival
VANCOUVER: The suspect in a Canadian car-ramming attack that left 11 dead at a Filipino street party was charged with…

After 100 days in office, Trump voters still supports him
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has come racing out of the gates in his second term in office, slashing government…

Oil edges up despite murky economic outlook, potential OPEC+ supply hike
SINGAPORE: Oil prices inched up in early trade on Monday but remained dogged by uncertainty over trade talks between the…
Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: April 28, 2025
CAMBODIA 1.CIVIL SERVANTS' SALARIES WILL CONTINUE TO IMPROVE -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE Prime Minister Hun Manet said Cambodia will continue…

How the Ayer Kuning by-election produced three winners
The Ayer Kuning by-election showed that the three political groups that went into the battlefield each won in their own…

Special Parliament session on May 5 to address US tariff hikes, Anwar urges unity amid economic challenge
KANGAR, April 27 — A special Parliament session will commence on May 5 to explain the measures taken by the…

Rubio says Russia-Ukraine Peace deal needs to happen soon
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday that a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine needs…

From rubber ducks to 401(k)s, Trump voters feel tariff pain but most see long-term gain
The ducks were for a local non-profit that wanted to hand them out at parades and special events. Overnight, the…










