On Thursday, Myanmar’s junta officially concluded its state of emergency, intensifying preparations for a December election. Opposition groups have announced their intention to boycott the vote, which observers claim will serve to entrench the military’s authority further. In February 2021, the military announced a state of emergency following the ousting of the civilian government led…
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced that the United States will implement a 25% tariff on goods imported from India, effective August 1. India, recognised as the world’s fifth-largest economy, is set to encounter an undisclosed penalty on August 1, according to statements made by officials. However, details regarding the specific amount or the reasons…
On Tuesday, Iran denied any involvement in the negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza, following claims from US President Donald Trump that Tehran had given “orders” to the Palestinian group Hamas. During a visit to Scotland on Monday, Trump addressed reporters, stating that the Iranians had “interjected themselves in this last negotiation” between Israel and…
In a significant development, Thailand and Cambodia have reached an agreement for an “immediate and unconditional ceasefire” following five days of intense conflict along their border, which resulted in the deaths of at least 33 individuals and the displacement of tens of thousands of people. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, accompanied by his Thai and…
Thailand and Cambodia are set to engage in discussions in Malaysia on Monday, aiming to resolve a conflict that has persisted for four days. On Sunday, Thailand announced that a delegation headed by acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai would participate, following a call from US President Donald Trump to the leaders of both nations on…
On Saturday, a significant number of Malaysians gathered in the capital to voice their concerns over escalating living costs and what they see as insufficient reforms from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s unity government. The protest orchestrated by opposition parties signifies the inaugural major demonstration in Southeast Asia’s sixth-largest economy following Anwar’s ascent to power after…
A delegation from Saudi Arabia visited Damascus on Wednesday, finalising investment and partnership agreements worth over $5 billion aimed at aiding the reconstruction of war-torn Syria, as announced by the oil-rich Gulf nation. Saudi Arabia has emerged as a significant supporter of the newly established Syrian government, which came to power after Islamist-led rebels ousted…
A British couple’s son, whose parents have been held by the Taliban for five months, expressed his deep concerns to the media, stating that he fears for their lives in prison. On February 1, Peter Reynolds, 80, and Barbie, 76, were taken into custody as they made their way back to their residence in central…
Iran has announced that new discussions with European powers are set to take place on Friday in Istanbul, according to reports from the country’s state media. This marks the first round of talks since the United States launched an attack on Iranian nuclear facilities a month prior. Diplomats from Iran are set to engage with…
Sectarian clashes intensified in Syria’s predominantly Druze region of Sweida on Saturday, marked by the sound of machinegun fire and mortar shelling following days of violence, as the Islamist-led government faced challenges in enforcing a ceasefire. Gunfire was reported by Reuters reporters from within the city of Sweida, accompanied by observations of shells landing in…
