Category: Regions
Malaysia says it has no record of documents granting ex-PM Najib home detention
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The former leader, whose 12-year sentence was halved last year by the then king, says an accompanying order on house arrest is being ignored. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3294272/malaysia-says-it-has-no-record-documents-granting-ex-pm-najib-home-detention?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreHouthis ramp up internal arrests amid fears of spy infiltrations
Jerusalem Post The cause for the heightened suspicion of spy presence comes after a series of senior Houthi leaders were recently killed. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-836957
Read MorePhilippine politicians worry about ‘warmonger’ Trump’s aggressive foreign policy
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Several groups say Donald Trump poses a grave danger to the region and worry the US president-elect may involve the Philippines in a war. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294240/philippine-politicians-worry-about-warmonger-trumps-aggressive-foreign-policy?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUS House passes ICC sanctions bill to protect Israeli war criminals
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The US House of Representatives approves a bill to sanction the International Criminal Court (ICC) officials in response to the arrest warrants that the tribunal issued against Israeli authorities for war crimes in…
Read MoreAt least 10,400 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons: Report
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Palestinian prisoners’ advocacy groups say at least 10,400 Palestinians have been held in Israeli jails as of this month. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/10/740630/At-least-10,400-Palestinians-Israeli-prisons
Read More‘Victory for democracy’: Indonesian activists hail removal of limits on presidential bids
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The ruling removes the 20 per cent seat and 25 per cent vote threshold, paving the way for more diverse candidates and a more competitive political landscape. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294220/victory-democracy-indonesian-activists-hail-removal-limits-presidential-bids?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreNetanyahu not invited to Trump’s inauguration, aide says
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A top aide to Netanyahu says the Israeli prime minister is unlikely to attend US President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration later this month, as he has not received an official invitation. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/10/740626/Israeli-PM-unlikely-to-attend-Trump%E2%80%99s-inauguration,-has-no-official-invitation
Read MoreIndonesia to keep pushing for South China Sea code of conduct, expand defence ties
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Foreign minister Sugiono outlined Jakarta’s diplomatic agenda that included peaceful conflict resolution and continued support for Gaza. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3294211/indonesia-keep-pushing-south-china-sea-code-conduct-expand-defence-ties?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMalaysia and Japan to develop green energy projects, Ishiba eyes defence ties
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Among their agreements, both countries will jointly develop hydrogen energy and partner in the post-war reconstruction of Gaza. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294205/malaysia-and-japan-develop-green-energy-projects-ishiba-eyes-defence-ties?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreR. Nicholas Burns, U.S. Ambassador, Says China Is Aligned With ‘Agents of Disorder’
New York Times R. Nicholas Burns, the top U.S. diplomat in Beijing, says the Biden administration is making a final push to urge China to reconsider its tilt toward Russia, Iran and North Korea. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/10/business/nicholas-burns-ambassador-china.html
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