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Malaysian Chinese can work with MCA: A Hadi-led PAS is a different question altogether - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, July 23 -- The Malaysian Chinese electorate has, for decades, shown that it is capable of engaging with coalition politics in a pragmatic manner. History demonstrates that Malaysian Chi... Read More


Vietnam urges stronger connectivity, resilience in ASEAN+3 cooperation

Manila, July 23 -- Building on Vietnam's strong bilateral ties with Northeast Asian partners, Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung reaffirmed the country's commitment to further advancing ASEAN+3... Read More


Ishaq Dar, Penny Wong stress diplomacy for regional peacePublished on: July 23, 2026 1:22 PM

Pakistan, July 23 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a meeting with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in Manila, where... Read More


Bullion eases from two-week high amid escalating Middle East tensions

Mumbai, July 23 -- Gold futures retreated below $4,100 per ounce after touching a two-week high, as escalating Middle East tensions propelled oil prices higher, strengthening the US dollar and lifting... Read More


Pakistan rejects India's stance on Indus Waters Treaty at UNPublished on: July 23, 2026 1:14 PM

Pakistan, July 23 -- Pakistan has strongly rejected India's remarks at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) regarding the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), describing New Delhi's decision to place the ... Read More


Nagaland University signs MoUs with two Japanese firms for one-year agricultural internships

Guwahati, July 23 -- Nagaland University on Wednesday signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with two Japanese agricultural firms to launch one-year internship programmes that will provide students ... Read More


Armed Gang Kills at Least 20 in Nigeria's Zamfara as Banditry Crisis Deepens

New Delhi, July 23 -- ABUJA - In the village of Sauna in Zamfara State on Wednesday, a large group of armed bandits descended on communities in the northwest Nigerian state between the hours of three ... Read More


Gold Slumps As Middle East Crisis Widens, U.S. Rate Hike Concerns Increase

India, July 23 -- Gold prices have tumbled on Thursday as the Middle East crisis deepens after Iran-backed Houthi militants of Yemen attacked two Saudi Arabian vessels in the Red Sea, raising concerns... Read More


Vietnam, US pledge to deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Manila, July 23 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Manila, the Philippine on July 23 on the sidelines of the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeti... Read More


Secretary-General of ASEAN attends the 27th ASEAN Plus Three Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila

Jakarta, July 23 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today participated in the 27th ASEAN Plus Three (APT) Foreign Ministers' Meeting, in Manila, the Philippines. The Ministers reviewed t... Read More