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MOSCOW, Dec 27: Kremlin officials confirmed on Friday that Russian and US representatives have held talks on a potential settlement in Ukraine, following recent consultations in Miami. Speaking at a press briefing, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry…

BEIJING: China has imposed sanctions on 20 US defense-related companies and 10 executives in response to Washington’s announcement of a massive $11 billion arms sale to Taiwan. In a statement released Friday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry…

HOMS, Syria: At least eight people were killed and 18 others injured in a devastating explosion at the Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque in Homs during Friday prayers, authorities confirmed. Najeeb Al-Naasan, director of emergency and…

KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, paid a visit to two state-of-the-art defense technology and manufacturing facilities operated by the United Arab Emirates’ leading defense conglomerate, EDGE Group, during…

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has reported significant progress in its fight against corruption this year, uncovering multiple high-profile cases and recovering assets worth more than RM8.4…

Kuala Lumpur: Thailand and Cambodia are preparing to hold ceasefire negotiations on December 24 as tensions persist along their shared border, with ASEAN reaffirming its central role in facilitating dialogue and regional stability. The…

HAMILTON: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday warned that while famine in the Gaza Strip has been temporarily averted, the humanitarian situation remains extremely precarious, with more than 75% of the population at risk of…

TEHRAN: Iran has strongly criticized the United States for imposing sanctions on two International Criminal Court (ICC) judges, calling the move a “profound moral aberration” and accusing Washington of shielding perpetrators of grave…

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian ringgit strengthened to its highest level in nearly six years against the US dollar on Friday, closing at the 4.07 level after softer-than-expected US inflation data boosted sentiment toward emerging market…

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given a strong assurance that the government will not tolerate any form of criminal activity and will take decisive action against individuals alleged to be “roaming free” despite…