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Buffets, baristas, but no briefings: Journalists frozen out of Iran talks
ISLAMABAD, April 12 — They came from around the world: hundreds of journalists rushed to Islamabad’s flagship convention centre—converted into a media hub by Pakistani authorities for landmark talks between […]
Seoul eyes Red Sea route, naval escort as it secures alternative oil shipments
SEOUL, April 12 — Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said today that Saudi Arabia has promised to prioritise oil shipments to South Korea as Seoul seeks an alternative route through the Red […]
China unveils measures to boost Taiwan ties after rare KMT visit to Beijing
BEIJING, April 12 — China will implement a series of measures to enhance exchanges with Taiwan, Beijing said today on the final day of a rare visit by an opposition […]
UK minister says ‘disappointing’ no breakthrough in US–Iran talks, describes Trump’s posts as ‘extraordinary’
LONDON, April 12 — UK government minister Wes Streeting today said it was “disappointing” that negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad had stalled, adding that US President […]
Vietnam extends historic invitation to Pope Leo XIV as ties with Vatican warm
HANOI, April 12 — Vietnam has invited Pope Leo XIV for a historic visit to the South-east Asian country, according to state media, as diplomatic relations warm between the communist […]
Indonesia arrests two women after Quran‑stepping video goes viral
SERANG (Indonesia), April 12 — Indonesian police said today they had arrested two women on blasphemy charges after a video showing one of them stepping on a Quran went viral […]
Cyclone Vaianu lashes New Zealand’s North Island, forcing evacuations and mass flight cancellations
Authorities issue rare ‘red’ level wind warnings Air New Zealand cancels over 90 flights Cyclone expected to exit this evening AUCKLAND, April 12 — Cyclone Vaianu made landfall in New […]
Cambodia pushes for renewed border dialogue as Thailand cites procedural hurdles
PHNOM PENH, April 12 — Cambodia has urged Thailand to resume talks as soon as possible on their disputed border, a long-standing disagreement that led to deadly clashes last year. […]
US appeals court permits temporary continuation of Trump’s US$400m ballroom renovation, for now
WASHINGTON, April 12 — A federal appeals court has ruled US President Donald Trump’s US$400 million (RM1.5 billion) White House ballroom renovation can proceed, albeit temporarily, and called for a […]
Indonesia’s Prabowo heads to Russia for oil talks with Putin
JAKARTA, April 12 — Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto will depart for Russia today for talks with counterpart Vladimir Putin on oil, Prabowo’s office said. The presidency in Jakarta confirmed to […]