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The two countries have agreed to a ceasefire agreement from midnight Monday after border clashes on July 24.

Japan issued tsunami warnings for Pacific-facing prefectures on Wednesday morning following an 8.7-magnitude earthquake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said among the main achievements of the 13th Annual Consultation were the signing of four memoranda of understanding covering border issues including Pulau Sebatik, health, information and communication and Internet governance.

This marks the fifth time Malaysia has assumed the role, demonstrating its steadfast commitment to ASEAN’s common agenda. From being a founding member in 1967 to hosting key summits and supporting ASEAN’s community-building, including its past enlargement, as well as advancing external partnerships, Malaysia has consistently played a leadership role in shaping the bloc’s strategic direction and shared future.

The total number of dengue cases in Bangladesh has now risen to 19,529 for the year.

The South Korean government also estimated that over 2,300 people experienced heat-related illnesses from mid-May.

The Prime Minister stated that the free trade pact will create new opportunities for Indian agricultural produce and the processed food industry in the UK market.

The Malaysian Prime Minister said that he had been in direct communication with his counterparts in Thailand and Cambodia and appealed to both leaders for a de-escalation of the conflict.

President Emmanuel Macron says France will formally recognise the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly.

The agreement is expected to boost the two countries’ defense capabilities and support regional security.

Singaporeans still hold the world’s most powerful passport, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 193 destinations out of 227 globally, according to the latest Henley Passport Index released on July 22.

Malaysia recorded nearly 17 million international tourist arrivals from January to May 2025, a 20.4 per cent increase from the same period in 2024, the country’s Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has reported.

The results appear to be a harsh public indictment of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s leadership on measures to combat rising prices and responding to US tariff measures.

In response to NATO chief Rutte’s warning that India, China, and Brazil could face “100 percent secondary sanctions” for buying Russian oil, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasised that securing India’s energy needs is an “overriding priority.”

A sign reading "Visitors" in English stands at the entrance to the area surrounding one of the world's largest statues of its kind, where foreigners line up to pay a fee at a reception window.

The closed-door hearing at the Seoul Central District Court began at 10.15am to determine whether his arrest was legal and should remain in place.

Programmes like ‘Spice & Soul of Malaysia’ not only help market more local food products internationally and domestically but also have the potential to attract more visitors.

The Criminal Court has scheduled August 22 to deliver its verdict in the case where former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is accused of lese majeste following an interview with South Korean media in 2015.