China eyes rare earth foothold in Malaysia to maintain dominance
The Malaysian government estimates its domestic rare earth reserves at about 16.1 million tonnes.
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South Korea, Italy agree to deepen ties in AI, chips, space and beyond
The two sides also reaffirmed a shared commitment to the complete denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula and to promoting peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
Indian PM Modi, UAE President seal major defence pact, pledge to double bilateral trade to $200 billion
The document was signed after wide-ranging talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during which they discussed various key…
Cambodian displacement crisis enters prolonged phase; tens of thousands unable to return home
Data released by the National Committee for Disaster Management show that as of Jan 15, about 141,850 people remain displaced, and are living at 102 displacement sites and host…
US President Trump invites Pakistan PM Shehbaz to join Gaza ‘Board of Peace’: FO
The so-called “Board of Peace” has begun to take shape as the US moves on to the second phase of President Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza, which stands decimated after…
Japan, India agree on Quad’s importance; Foreign Ministers to establish dialogues to promote cooperation
In the area of economic security, both nations also agreed to establish the Japan–India Private-Sector Dialogue on Economic Security, which will be attended by business…
Electronics and shrimp: Analysts cautious despite India’s export growth to China
India's exports to China increased by 36.68% (US$14.25 billion) from April to December 2025. This rise is driven by mobile phone components and naphtha, but the trade imbalance…
Basmati boom propels Pakistan past Vietnam
According to trade data, Pakistan exported 489,000 tonnes of rice in December 2025, excluding shipments to Iran, compared to Vietnam’s 387,000 tonnes. This marks Pakistan’s…
Fear, suspicion, and destroyed scam compounds at Cambodian border town weeks after Thai air strikes
Intense shelling in O'Smach, Cambodia, near the Thai border, displaced residents after strikes allegedly targeting scam compounds owned by Ly Yong Phat.
China, Canada vow to enhance bilateral ties
Premier Li Qiang and visiting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed the two countries' commitment to enhancing bilateral relations and safeguarding multilateralism during…