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NEW DELHI: Malaysia has reiterated its firm stance that ongoing conflicts in West Asia should be resolved through peaceful dialogue, diplomacy and respect for international law to preserve regional and global stability. Malaysian…

KUALA LUMPUR: The MADANI government will roll out more than RM5 billion in microfinancing facilities in 2026 to support over 400,000 micro-entrepreneurs nationwide, offering financing of up to RM100,000 for eligible applicants. In a…

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has described a “new positioning” in relations with the United States that balances cooperation with controlled competition, following his recent summit with US President Donald Trump. According to a…

NEW DELHI :  Peace and diplomacy remain central to the global order, India’s Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said on Thursday, as BRICS foreign ministers gathered for a two-day meeting overshadowed by tensions between Iran and the…

REMBAU: Anwar Ibrahim is expected to make several major announcements for Malaysian youths during the National Youth Day 2026 celebration taking place on Friday at X Park Sendayan. The three-day event, themed “Empowering Madani Youth",…

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is set to strengthen its engagement with the BRICS bloc as Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan undertakes a working visit to New Delhi, India, from May 14 to 15 to attend the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs meeting. The…

PUTRAJAYA :  Newly appointed Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman has vowed to intensify the fight against corruption, abuse of power, and misappropriation across the country.…

PARIS: Sixteen families in France have filed a collective complaint against TikTok, accusing the platform of “abuse of weakness” and alleging that its algorithm-driven content has contributed to severe psychological harm among minors.…

ISTANBUL: Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated sharply as an already fragile ceasefire faces growing uncertainty, with Tehran warning it could consider uranium enrichment up to 90% if renewed attacks occur. Iranian…

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed all ministries to realign and coordinate their initiatives, assistance, and programmes to ensure that aid effectively reaches target groups, particularly the poor and…