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Zelensky denounces Russian ‘terror’ in UN address
President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of "crimes against humanity" after a new missile barrage caused blackouts across Ukraine.
He told the UN Security Council via videolink that the Russian "formula of terror" had…
Anwar Ibrahim named Malaysian PM after post-election crisis
Malaysia's veteran opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has been named the country's new prime minister, after several days of post-election deadlock.
The new leader was appointed by King Sultan Abdullah, after elections over the…
Japan mulls creating new defense body for fighting cyberattacks
Japan is considering creating a new organization to lead the country's fight against cyberattacks, with control over units of its defense and police forces coping with such attacks, government sources said Wednesday.
The government seeks…
Malaysia’s King to hold special meeting with fellow rulers on Thursday, report says
The Malaysian King will be meeting his fellow rulers at a special gathering at the national palace on Thursday.
Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah will be seeking the opinions of the rulers on the impasse in the formation of a federal government,…
Nearly 80% of Japanese firms in Europe affected by Ukraine war
Some 77 percent of Japanese companies in Europe see their operations affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine primarily through a rise in energy and food prices and disruptions in logistics, a survey showed.
Manufacturers feel the heftier…
China’s Covid-19 cases rise as big cities put curbs on movement
China’s daily Covid-19 infections rose to just under a record high, as major cities from Beijing to Shanghai placed curbs on peoples’ movements to try to contain swelling outbreaks.
There were 28,183 new cases recorded for Tuesday, up from…
Helicopters to drop relief supplies to Indonesian villagers stranded after quake
Helicopters will drop relief supplies on Wednesday to Indonesian villagers stranded after an earthquake crumpled homes in West Java, while others waited apprehensively to learn the fate of missing relatives.
The death toll from Monday’s…
BN lawmakers seek postponement of audience with Malaysian King
Malaysia’s former ruling coalition Barisan Nasional wants more time to decide on who to back as the next prime minister, prolonging a political stalemate that emerged after an inconclusive national election last week.
The 30 lawmakers from…
U.S. excludes oil for Japan from Russia’s Sakhalin-2 from price cap
Oil from Russia's Sakhalin 2 energy project bound for Japan will be excluded from facing a price cap the United States will roll out as part of efforts to squeeze Moscow's revenues for its war in Ukraine, the Treasury Department said in its…
Kamala Harris’ visit to the Philippines sends China a message of US intent
A Philippine archipelago known for tropical vacations will become the focus of political attention this week when Vice President Kamala Harris becomes the highest-ranking US official to visit its main island.
Palawan is home to dive…