Malaysia slams ‘deafening silence’ over scrapped Norway missile deal
Malaysia criticised the “deafening silence” from major powers on Sunday over the collapse of its deal with Norway for a naval missile system, saying it...
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Venezuela opposition candidate claims win
Venezuela’s Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, the opposition candidate who was recognized by the United States and others as the actual winner of the 2024 election against...
Japan defence minister denies militarism and criticises China’s ‘huge arsenal’
Japan’s defence minister has rebutted Beijing’s claim that his country was engaging in a “new militarism” – criticising China for its military expansion and lack...
Colombia votes in presidential election that could redefine relations with US
Colombia is heading to the polls to choose a new president. The election is being held after months of public recrimination between current left-wing President...
Trump weighs Iran agreement but not reached a final decision
President Donald Trump met with senior advisers in the White House Situation Room on Friday to discuss a potential agreement with Iran aimed at extending...
Faith, Sacrifice, and Unity: The essence of Hajj and Eid-ul-Adha
Every year, millions of Muslims travel to Mecca in Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj, one of the holiest acts of worship in Islam. The...
Muslims embark on Hajj amid scorching heat and regional tensions
The annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, officially began Monday. More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from...
Could Brazilian oil emerge as one of the big winners of the Iran war?
China and India are increasingly turning to Brazil to make up for lost oil supplies as the fallout from the US-Israel war on Iran continues...
Oil prices slide on hopes of US-Iran peace deal
Oil prices have fallen sharply on hopes of a deal that could bring an end to the US-Israel war with Iran. US Secretary of State...
Pope urges strong global rules for AI, warns against risks to humanity
Pope Leo XIV has called for strict global regulation of artificial intelligence, warning that the fast-growing technology must serve humanity and the common good rather...
Trump tempers expectations of MidEast deal
US President Donald Trump tempered expectations of a Middle East deal by saying on Sunday he had told his negotiators not to “rush,” even after...
Russia kills 4 in massive Ukraine attack using nuclear-capable missile
Russia pounded Kyiv with a massive bombardment that killed four people, authorities said Sunday, with Moscow unleashing its nuclear-capable hypersonic Oreshnik missile in one of...