S’pore-born comedian based in US draws flak for joke referencing lost MH370 plane
A clip of the stand-up performance drew the ire of many Malaysians shortly after it was posted on social media.
Prabowo’s Ukraine quip hangs over Aussie meetup
The peace plan garnered mixed reviews, with some welcoming the suggestions while others questioned them.
Ukraine says nuclear risk ‘growing rapidly’ after dam damage
The dam sits on the Dnipro river, which provides cooling water for the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
Japanese foreign minister Hayashi, Asean Secretary General confirm cooperation ahead of commemorative Tokyo summit
Hayashi and Kao also agreed to cooperate in an Asean-proposed regional cooperation initiative, dubbed the Asean Outlook on the Indo-Pacific.
South Korea wins seat on UN Security Council for 2024-25
This marks the third time for South Korea to serve as one of the 10 nonpermanent UNSC members. It previously served in the seat during the 1996-97 term.
China and Russia conduct joint air patrol, alarming South Korea
China’s increasing military assertiveness in the region has coincided with an increase in military manoeuvres and drills by the US and its allies in the region.
Vietnam, France hope to elevate ties to greater heights
It has been the first delegation exchange at the ministerial level in the past decade, taking place on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-France diplomatic ties and…
Philippines fends off mock terrorist attack in South China Sea drills with US, Japan
Referred to as “Kaagapay”, or “shoulder to shoulder” in Tagalog, the trilateral drills are the first of their kind between the Philippines, the US and Japan, with…
Indonesia, Malaysia seeks to soften EU palm oil stance
Both Indonesia and Malaysia also expressed concern over the EU’s planned benchmarking system in the regulation, which assigns a level of risk related to deforestation and forest…
ADB, UN offer tips for post-LDC Cambodia
The institutions suggested Cambodia negotiate more FTAs and ensure continued market access to gain a competitive edge on the global stage post-LDC.