Malaysia opposition leader to step down as party president

Malaysia’s opposition leader Muhyiddin Yassin said on Friday he would step down as president of his party, which leads the Malay-majority bloc Perikatan Nasional. Muhyiddin, a former prime minister, said at his Bersatu party’s annual meeting he will not defend his position as party president during internal leadership elections next year. “The time for me […]

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Maldives new president asks India to withdraw its military

MALE, Nov 19 — Maldives new President Mohamed Muizzu, who campaigned on altering the tiny Indian Ocean archipelago’s “India first” policy, has requested India withdraw its military from the country. Muizzu won the presidential election in September, ousting Ibrahim Solih in a runoff after promising to remove a small Indian military presence of some 75 […]

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Dhaka Reiterates Commitment to Diplomats’ Security in Accordance with Vienna Convention, Says Foreign Minister Momen

Dhaka: In a press briefing held at the foreign ministry office today, Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen reassured the international community of Bangladesh’s unwavering commitment to upholding the security of all foreign diplomats stationed in the country, strictly adhering to the principles outlined in the Vienna Convention. “We are committed, we guarantee the safety […]

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Taiwan presidential frontrunner taps high profile US envoy as running mate-sources

Lai Ching-te, the frontrunner for Taiwan’s presidency, has picked Taipei’s envoy to the United States – a fluent English speaker with deep connections in Washington – to be his running mate for January’s election, sources with direct knowledge said. Lai, vice president and the ruling Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) presidential candidate has almost consistently led […]

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Indonesia announces candidates for presidential election

Indonesia’s election commission (KPU) has announced the three candidates who will run to succeed President Joko Widodo as head of the world’s third-largest democracy in next year’s presidential election. “Anies Baswedan and Muhaimin Iskandar, Ganjar Pranowo and Mahfud MD, Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka have been declared eligible as presidential and vice presidential candidate […]

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No link to bullying in Takarazuka theater actress’s suicide: panel

An investigation into the apparent suicide of a Takarazuka Revue member in September by a third-party panel found that although there was no evidence of bullying or harassment in the all-female musical theater troupe, the actress was most likely under immense pressure. The panel’s report failed to confirm claims by the bereaved family that the […]

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South Korea’s Yoon will warn APEC leaders about the risks of a Russia-North Korea arms deal

BY HYUNG-JIN KIM SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol slammed the purported illicit arms deal between North Korea and Russia, saying he’ll emphasize its far-reaching security implications and discuss international response during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco this week. In written responses to questions from The Associated […]

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Pheu Thai Party Emphasizes Promotion of Soft Power

Pheu Thai Party focuses on soft power in international relations and digital initiatives, urging support and communication. This week’s meeting of the Pheu Thai Party highlighted the importance of soft power in international relations and digital initiatives. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the party’s leader, chaired the session for the first time, and Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin also […]

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