ICJ genocide case ‘flawed and unfounded’ –Myanmar government
ICJ judges are hearing three weeks of testimony as they weigh accusations by The Gambia that Myanmar committed genocide against the Rohingya in a 2017 crackdown.
G7, other allies discuss ways to reduce dependence on Chinese rare earths
The gathering’s participating countries and the EU account for 60 per cent of global demand for critical minerals. But China dominates the supply chain, refining between 47 per…
China rejects India’s claim over Shaksgam valley in Kashmir, asserts territory belongs to Beijing
India’s foreign ministry spokesperson had on Friday said that it reserved the right to take necessary measures to safeguard its interests as the Shaksgam valley was “an Indian…
Indonesia takes hard line against Elon Musk over deepfakes
X has reassured the government that its AI chatbot, Grok, will not be used for pornographic purposes and will enforce accounts found to be misusing the platform for illicit…
Death penalty requested for South Korean ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol over insurrection charge
If convicted, Mr Yoon would become the second former president in the country's history to be sentenced as an insurrection leader.
Philippines, UAE sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
Philippine exports are expected to benefit under CEPA include bananas, pineapples, canned tuna, electronics, machinery, and other high-demand products.
China widens net in battle against graft, expands anti-corruption tool kit
Uncovering well-concealed abuse of power has become a priority of China's anti-graft bodies, as corrupt practices have changed from cash-filled suitcases and overt embezzlement to…
2025 another record year for Singapore’s port as containers handled, vessel arrivals hit new highs
While cargo volume decreased by 1.4% to 614.34 million tonnes, bunker sales hit a new high of 56.77 million tonnes, driven by alternative fuels.
More than 50% of Cambodia’s imported goods now Chinese: report
In addition to raw materials, Cambodia has imported many new automated machines from China to install in factories, helping improve production efficiency, increase output and…
Bangladesh foreign ministry summons Myanmar ambassador over border firing
Bangladesh reminded that the unprovoked firing towards Bangladesh is a blatant violation of international law and a hindrance to neighbourly relationship.