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General : US Tariffs, Myanmar Crisis To Dominate ASEAN Discussions - Analyst
Bernama
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July 8, 2025
By Nabilah Saleh KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The ongoing crisis in Myanmar and the global impact of United States (US) tariffs are set to take centre stage at the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM), which opens on Tuesday in Kuala...
Australia Zoo rescues two crocodiles in devastating conditions
Noosa Today
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July 8, 2025
Australia Zoo’s Crocodile Rescue Team has successfully rescued two large saltwater crocodiles from devastating welfare conditions in the Solomon Islands, giving them a second chance at life. Both crocodiles, over two meters long, had tragically...
General : 58th AMM: SEANWFZ Committee Meets Ahead Commission Meeting
Bernama
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July 7, 2025
By Ahmad Erwan Othman and Ahmad Aidil Syukri Hamzah KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- The Executive Committee of the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone Commission (SEANWFZ EXCOM) convened here on Monday to finalise key preparatory work for...
Business : Oecusse To Spearhead Timor-Leste’s Modernisation In Bold CMC-RAEOA Initiative
Bernama
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July 7, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- In a major public-private partnership, Core Management Corporation (CMC) and the Special Administrative Region of Oecusse-Ambeno (RAEOA) have announced the launch of the Oecusse Digital Centre (ODC) Smart Hub, a...
Go, Dela Rosa back resolution on ex-President Duterte's repatriation
Inquirer
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July 8, 2025
Former President Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court (Screengrabbed from the ICC) MANILA, Philippines— Two more senators have signed a resolution, calling for the immediate repatriation of former President Rodrigo Duterte from the...
Raw talent of Priyadharshini Selladurai: From paddy fields of Thiruvarur to Thailand
The News Mill
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June 28, 2025
Raw talent’ is how coach Crispin Chettri defines Priyadharshini Selladurai, the Indian women’s national team’s newest goalscorer. As a loose ball landed right in front of her feet just inside the box, the 22-year-old midfielder’s eyes lit up. She...
Government appoints former senior Army Ranger Wing officer to Deputy Chief of Staff post
The Journal
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July 8, 2025
THE GOVERNMENT HAS appointed Colonel Colm Ó Luasa as a Deputy Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces, a wide-ranging role which includes responsibility for human resources. Ó Luasa, a former senior officer in the Army Ranger Wing and the Cavalry...
Mass graves everywhere, but where are the killers?
Lanka News Web
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July 1, 2025
*This article was originally published on 30.09.2017 Dr. Lionel Bopage Introduction Sri Lanka’s armed conflicts have touched the whole Island, affecting all its ethnicities and faiths. By 2013, Sri Lanka recorded the second highest number of...
CRUISE REVIEW: Paspaley Pearl is a gem of an experience
Travel Weekly
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June 26, 2025
Travel Weekly Editor Grant Jones was among select travel trade media who were invited to experience the new Paspaley Pearl from its homeport in Dili, Timor Leste. Expectations are high for the much-anticipated launch of Paspaley Pearl, and with...
Japan plans to expand OSA aid to align with US' Indo-Pacific strategy and pursue military ambitions, analysts say
Global Times
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Latest news Japan plans to supply defense equipment to Thailand, Tonga and six other nations in the current fiscal year as security aid, a government source said Friday, with the aim to ensure safe sea lanes in the Indo-Pacific region where China...
General : Malaysia Holds Bilateral Meetings With Two More ASEAN Countries Ahead Of AMM
Bernama
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July 7, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Foreign Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Amran Mohamed Zin on Monday held bilateral meetings with senior officials from Laos and the Philippines ahead of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and...
General : Foreign Ministers Arrive In Malaysia Ahead Of 58th AMM
Bernama
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July 7, 2025
SEPANG, July 7 (Bernama) -- One of the region’s most significant diplomatic gatherings is taking shape in Malaysia, as foreign ministers from ASEAN and its key partners arrived on Monday for the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and...
General : KL Gears Up For ASEAN Ministerial Week As SOM Concludes Successfully
Bernama
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July 7, 2025
By Wan Muhammad Aslah Wan Razali & Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) has concluded today in preparation for the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM), which is scheduled to...
BI uncovers trafficking of Filipinos to Pakistan for online gaming jobs
Inquirer
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July 7, 2025
Bureau of Immigration Building, Double Dragon Center, D. Macapagal Avenue in Pasay City, April 3, 2025. —File photo by Niño Jesus Orbeta | Philippine Daily Inquirer MANILA, Philippines —Filipinos are now being recruited and trafficked to work...
Prince Albert II and Sir Stelios celebrate two decades of peace and development
Monaco Tribune
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June 27, 2025
The President of Timor-Leste José Ramos-Horta was the guest of honour at an exclusive event organised by The Foundation for Post Conflict Development in the presence of Prince Albert II, to mark FPCD’s 20th anniversary and the 10th anniversary of...
General : International Diplomatic Spotlight On Malaysia As KL Hosts 58th AMM
Bernama
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July 7, 2025
By Muhammad Faiz Baharin and Voon Miaw Ping KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian capital will be in the international diplomatic spotlight as it prepares to host the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and related meetings...
General : SEANWFZ Committee Meeting Set For Today Ahead Of ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Talks
Bernama
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July 7, 2025
By Yasmin Ahmad Zukiman KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- The meeting of the Executive Committee of the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ) will be held today, in conjunction with the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and...
Chinese skater Han Cong to run for IOC Athletes' Commission
Xinhua News Agency
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GENEVA, June 26 (Xinhua) -- Chinese figure skater Han Cong and 10 other athletes will run for election to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes' Commission (AC), the IOC announced on Thursday. Han, along with his Olympic gold...
AIFF Announce USD 50,000 Reward For WNT Following Historic Asian Cup Qualification
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) have announced a reward of USD 50,000 for the Senior Indian Women's National Team (WNT) following their outstanding performance in the AFC Women's Asian Cup...
AIFF announces cash prize for victorious Indian eves
Telengana Today
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July 6, 2025
The AIFF has announced a USD 50,000 reward for the Indian women’s football team after their unbeaten AFC qualifiers campaign. Developmental efforts and grassroots programs have strengthened women's football nationwide Hyderabad: The All India...