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US Senate passes bill to end government shutdown

US Senate passes bill to end government shutdown

'It appears our long national nightmare is finally coming to an end.'
Trump threatens BBC with $1 billion lawsuit

Trump threatens BBC with $1 billion lawsuit

US president wants broadcaster to retract controversial documentary by Friday.
Bangladesh court orders fresh probe into worker-sending syndicate to M'sia

Bangladesh court orders fresh probe into worker-sending syndicate to M'sia

Ruling paves way for real justice, lawyer says.
M'sia denies ex-Thai army officer's claims on Anwar over peace accord

M'sia denies ex-Thai army officer's claims on Anwar over peace accord

Accusations against PM unfounded and unfair, Nizam says.
Philippines declares 1-year 'national calamity' over Typhoon Tino

Philippines declares 1-year 'national calamity' over Typhoon Tino

Typhoon battered the Visayas, Mindanao, Southern Luzon, death toll at 188.
Are US tariffs an opportunity for Asia to emerge stronger?

Are US tariffs an opportunity for Asia to emerge stronger?

Asian nations have to build resilience as workers getting affected.
Zohran Mamdani: Who is the new mayor of New York City?

Zohran Mamdani: Who is the new mayor of New York City?

The 34-year-old was born in Uganda to parents of Indian descent.
US government shutdown now longest ever

US government shutdown now longest ever

Political deadlock leaves millions unpaid, vital services disrupted nationwide.
Over half a billion children live in conflict zones — report

Over half a billion children live in conflict zones — report

Figure highest recorded since 2005.
India watches from sidelines as APEC kicks off

India watches from sidelines as APEC kicks off

Analysts weigh in on nation's trade policies and current focus.
US-China dysfunction overshadows APEC summit

US-China dysfunction overshadows APEC summit

Whether latest truce can sustain remains a question.
Myanmar refugees fear 'killing licence' as junta readies 'sham election'

Myanmar refugees fear 'killing licence' as junta readies 'sham election'

Rights group warn military regime is attempting to legitimise itself as bombings continue.
'Rebranded junta' plans Myanmar polls with 30 ex-army as civilian candidates

'Rebranded junta' plans Myanmar polls with 30 ex-army as civilian candidates

Group exposes alleged manipulation ahead of regime's December election.
Thailand to return war prisoners if Cambodia keeps commitments

Thailand to return war prisoners if Cambodia keeps commitments

18 POWs to be repatriated if hostility decreases, says Thai Army spokesperson.
US Fed expected to announce 2nd rate cut of the year

US Fed expected to announce 2nd rate cut of the year

This comes amid data blackout due to govt shutdown since Oct 1.
COMMENT | Dancing in the Malaysian sun

COMMENT | Dancing in the Malaysian sun

Trump’s visit sparks politics, pageantry, and a few awkward dance steps.
Trump departs M'sia after attending Asean Summit

Trump departs M'sia after attending Asean Summit

Departure on Air Force One marks conclusion of two-day visit.
Progress seen in implementing Myanmar 5PC - Anwar

Progress seen in implementing Myanmar 5PC - Anwar

Our military hospital didn't face problems getting patients from all groups, he says.
Anwar, Trump witness signing of Thai-Cambodia peace deal

Anwar, Trump witness signing of Thai-Cambodia peace deal

UPDATED 2.08PM | This reinforces the ceasefire understanding reached in July.
Timor-Leste officially joins Asean

Timor-Leste officially joins Asean

It's the youngest in the region, gaining independence in 2002.
Asean summit: Torn between China and the US

Asean summit: Torn between China and the US

Regional states seek neutrality while managing growing US-China competition.
Trump praises M'sian role in Thai-Cambodia ceasefire talk

Trump praises M'sian role in Thai-Cambodia ceasefire talk

The leader of M'sia, a very good man, says the US president.
'Don't let Trump outshine pressing issues during Asean Summit'

'Don't let Trump outshine pressing issues during Asean Summit'

Analysts also urge Asean leaders to measure summit by impact, not VIP list.
Asean must strengthen food, energy and digital security - Zafrul

Asean must strengthen food, energy and digital security - Zafrul

This is to mitigate potential geopolitical, economic crises, he says.