Norway confirms decision to revoke missile licences for Malaysia, cites stricter export controls
The Norwegian foreign ministry said its decision was shaped by evolving security conditions in Europe and around the world
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Trump touts business wins as China airs Iran, Taiwan concerns
As the leaders met, China’s foreign ministry issued a blunt statement outlining its frustration with the Iran war.
Malaysia PM Anwar says not opposed to fugitive financier Jho Low’s bid for pardon
The businessman, known as Jho Low, is formally seeking a “pardon after completion of sentence”.
What’s really driving Europe’s pro-Russian supporters?
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 sparked the most significant military conflict in Europe’s post-Second World War history. While European public opinion is overwhelmingly pro-Ukrainian, significant segments of Europe’s population hold ambivalent or even
Indian PM Modi seeks trade, energy stability on UAE-Europe tour
The trip also reflects India’s bid to position itself as a major manufacturing and technology hub.
India hikes fuel prices for the first time in four years
Prices are now the highest since May 2022.
How low will Indonesia’s falling rupiah go?
Indonesia’s psychological and economic guardrails officially cracked in mid-May when the rupiah plunged to 17,513 against the US dollar, the weakest level in the currency’s history. The decline has become a warning signal of the country’s macroeconomic framework, which is now
Outcry as Indonesian prosecutors seek 18-year sentence for ex-education minister Nadiem in graft case
Law expert says 18-year prison sentence sought is excessively harsh.
Australians from hantavirus-hit cruise ship arrive home to quarantine
SYDNEY, May 15 - Australian citizens who were on a Dutch-flagged luxury cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak returned home on Friday and will isolate for at least three weeks at a quarantine facility.
Britain's foreign minister plans to visit China in early June, sources say
BEIJING, May 15 - British foreign minister Yvette Cooper is expected to visit China in early June, three sources familiar with the plans said, as London seeks to capitalise on relatively cordial ties with Beijing before any fresh setback over a new Chinese embassy in the UK
China wants Strait of Hormuz open free of curbs, USTR Greer tells Bloomberg News
BEIJING/WASHINGTON, May 15 - China wants to see the Strait of Hormuz reopen without curbs or tolls, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told Bloomberg News in a live interview on Friday, adding that the U.S. was confident Beijing would act to limit material support for Iran.
Taiwan coast guard unveils last of its new ships that can carry missiles in war time
The Anping-class of ship was born in response to the needs of the new era.
Six hantavirus cruise passengers land in Australia
The health authorities have repeatedly emphasised that the broader risk to public health is low.
US prosecutors to drop bribery charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani: Report
The move to abandon the charges, brought under US president Joe Biden's administration, came after Adani hired new lawyers led by Robert Giuffra, one of President Donald Trump's personal lawyers, The New York Times reported Thursday (May 14).
Australian judge criticises Tesla for ‘gobsmacking’ slow progress in class action lawsuit
Tesla has said it does not mischaracterise its product.
The misread storytelling behind Xi Jinping’s speeches
For many in the West, China still feels hard to fully understand. Public debate and media coverage too often focus on the “China threat.” Critics highlight the flaws of China’s political system and limits on freedom, yet China has still managed to rise as a major power that can
Bucking base, Trump defends Chinese students in US
More than 265,000 Chinese students were studying in the United States in the last academic year.
Actress Fan Bingbing meets Malaysian king Sultan Ibrahim at his Johor palace, eats satay in Melaka
On Tuesday (May 12), Chinese actress and Melaka's Tourism Friendship Ambassador Fan Bingbing was granted an audience with Malaysia's king, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, at his palace in Johor.
Miles of smiles belie a fraught and fragile Trump-Xi summit
Diplomacy involves the art of telling lies with a straight face or even a reassuring smile. On day one of Donald Trump’s China visit, political correctness and diplomatic finesse were in ample display from the US leader, while Chinese sources reported that Xi Jinping issued a
Air India losses widen to over US$2 billion amid geopolitical disruptions
Singapore Airlines, which holds a 25 per cent stake in Air India, disclosed the figure in its annual report released on Thursday (May 14), citing airspace restrictions, supply chain constraints and higher fuel prices as key headwinds.
Japan considers missile exports to Philippines, NHK reports
Japan in April unveiled its biggest overhaul of defence export rules in decades.
New Zealand's Māori Queen meets King Charles at Buckingham Palace
The meeting with the British monarch was Te Arikinui's first since she became Maori Queen in 2024.
Trump says made 'fantastic trade deals' with Xi
The US president said China had agreed to purchase 200 Boeing jets and expressed interest in buying US oil and soybeans.
Trump and Xi enter final day of talks with deals in sight and differences in play
Trump started his last day in Beijing with a social media post saying that US-China relations are good and getting better.
Taiwan thanks US for support ahead of further Trump-Xi talks
China’s daily military activities around Taiwan have not ceased.
Trump brought top CEOs to Beijing but few big deals emerge
There were plenty of choreographed ceremonies but no sweeping trade breakthrough as Trump met Xi in Beijing.
Inside the secret mission to fly Taiwan’s President to Africa
The entourage travelled a total of about 24,000km on a borrowed plane.
Solomon Islands elects former China critic Wale as prime minister
SYDNEY, May 15 - Solomon Islands parliament on Friday elected opposition leader Matthew Wale as prime minister, after incumbent Jeremiah Manele was ousted from power last week in a no-confidence vote.
Japan airport to bear Pokemon name to help revitalise disaster-hit area
The airport under the new nickname will feature 111 Pokemon characters.
The body language of the Trump-Xi summit spoke volumes
When Mr Trump met Mr Xi on May 14, the interaction was warmer and more relaxed than past meetings.
Trump to seek tangible trade wins in Xi summit
He is hoping to seal business deals in sectors including agriculture, aviation and artificial intelligence.
Trump and Xi set for second day of talks after Taiwan warning
The two leaders are scheduled to have tea and lunch before Mr Trump flies back to the US.
Why Barisan Nasional may call early Johor, Melaka state polls in second half of 2026
Early elections in these two states would allow Barisan Nasional to drum up momentum and signal that the pact has regained strength ahead of the next general election, observers say.
Commentary: UMNO has ambitions for Malaysia's next general election but little room for manoeuvre
Being part of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s unity government has helped UMNO retain some relevance, but this will bring a different challenge come election time, says Asian Studies professor James Chin.
Commentary: Trump’s disinterest not the only reason the Quad is in limbo
The Quad risks geopolitical insignificance if summit-level meetings are not resumed, says former foreign correspondent Nirmal Ghosh.
Commentary: Modi’s austerity appeal shows his luck may have run out
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent appeal for Indians to change their consumption habits to insulate the economy is a startling move, says Mihir Sharma for Bloomberg Opinion.
‘They’re scared to stay’: Some turn old Malay houses into welcoming resorts
Such wooden houses on stilts are becoming a rare sight as Malaysians opt for newer homes with modern creature comforts.
Range Rover, ‘Dutch Lady’, public protests: A political dynasty rising in Indonesia’s new capital
Allegations of corruption and nepotism have sparked protests against one of the province’s most powerful political families.
Indian capital announces work-from-home days to weather fuel shortage
Delhi’s chief minister said “once a week, each of us should have a no-vehicle day” amid fuel disruptions from the Middle East conflict.
Trump-Xi summit puts US exports, Iran at center of reset bid
US President Donald Trump’s Beijing summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping has produced a package of Chinese commitments on US soybeans, energy and aircraft, giving both governments a basis to steady relations after years of trade and security tensions. The
US DOJ said dropping fraud charges after Adani hired Trump lawyer
The US Department of Justice is reportedly preparing to drop charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani shortly after he hired one of President Donald Trump’s personal lawyers to represent him. The New York Times reported on Thursday that the DOJ – now headed by former
Antiwar activists to Congress: Pressure Trump for China peace
As US President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, a coalition of anti-war groups was calling on Congress to pressure the administration to “prioritize peace, cooperation, and stability” at a time when the US-China relationship is increasingly hostile.
Giant new dinosaur identified from fossils in Thailand
The nagatitan is the largest dinosaur found in South-East Asia and weighs as much as nine elephants.
How Trump plans to keep pushing his tariffs despite court losses
President Donald Trump just can’t quit tariffs. He suffered a major defeat when the Supreme Court ruled in February 2026 against the sweeping emergency tariffs he’d announced the previous year. Then, on May 7, a federal court knocked down the interim tariffs he’d announced