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Secretary-General of ASEAN to Welcome Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR) to the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat

Jakarta, May 2 -- H.E. Thongsavan Phomvihane, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR), will undertake an official visit to the ASEAN Headqua... Read More


PH to host ASEAN Summit with Filipino warmth - First Lady

Manila, May 2 -- First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos on Saturday expressed the Philippines' readiness to welcome the heads of state and delegates to the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) ... Read More


Trump broadens sanctions pressure on CubaPublished on: May 2, 2026 11:00 AM

Pakistan, May 2 -- US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order expanding sanctions against the Cuban government and its affiliates, intensifying Washington's pressure campaign on Cuba. The... Read More


New Bangsar salon Ffp channels Japanese minimalism with 90s barbershop nostalgia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 -- A new hair salon in Bangsar is blending Japanese-inspired design philosophy with 90s neighbourhood barbershop nostalgia, as Ffp Hair Salon officially opens its doors along Jalan... Read More


From NATO in the West to South Korea in the East: How is Trump straining ties with allies amid Iran war?

New Delhi, May 2 -- In the latest rift in transatlantic ties over the Mideast war, the United States plans to withdraw around 5,000 troops from Germany over the next year, according to the Pentagon. T... Read More


US sanctions Chinese oil terminal over Iran tradePublished on: May 2, 2026 10:46 AM

Pakistan, May 2 -- The United States (US) has imposed fresh sanctions on a Chinese oil terminal as part of its latest measures targeting Iran's energy exports, amid continued tensions over maritime se... Read More


U.S. approves $8.6 billion arms sales to Middle East allies

Afghanistan, May 2 -- The United States approved $8.6 billion in arms sales to Middle East allies as tensions persist despite fragile ceasefire and ongoing diplomatic efforts. The U.S. Department of ... Read More


"Damning admission of criminal nature of their actions": Iran condemns Trump's "pirate" remarks on seizure of vessels

Tehran, May 2 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei, on Sunday, strongly condemned US President Donald Trump's "We're like pirates" remarks, and accused Washington of normalising "pi... Read More


Israel-Hezbollah Clash Persists Despite Ceasefire

New Delhi, May 2 -- Dense clouds of smoke were seen rising over hills along the Israel-Lebanon border on Friday, as the ongoing conflict between Hezbollah and Israel approaches the two-month mark. De... Read More


Vietnam's roasted coffee exports to Thailand rise as demand shifts to premium brews

Hanoi, May 2 -- Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Vietnam's coffee exports to Thailand rose rapidly in early 2026, driven by growing demand for roasted and processed products, even as global coffee prices eased in mi... Read More