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Tony Blair 'could GOVERN Gaza' under US-backed plans
Tony Blair could rule over the Gaza Strip under US-backed plans for a new administration if the conflict comes to an end. The plan would see the former Prime Minister spearhead a group called the Gaza International Transitional Authority (Gita),...

Tony Blair 'wants to run interim Gaza government when war between Israel and Hamas ends' - with Donald Trump aides backing him
Sir Tony Blair reportedly wants to run an interim Gaza government when the war between Israel and Hamas ends. The former prime minister wants to temporarily take charge of the besieged territory before handing it over to the Palestinian Authority,...

Tony Blair ‘puts forward plan to lead interim government in Gaza’
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Kestabilan politik dan pengurusan kewangan kunci pertumbuhan Malaysia
DILI: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim menegaskan bahawa keupayaan Malaysia mengekalkan kestabilan politik dan pengurusan kewangan berhemah telah membolehkan negara melaksanakan pelbagai pembaharuan serta mengekalkan pertumbuhan ekonomi....

Officials propose legalizing small-scale mining
- Advertisement - LOCAL officials in Misamis Oriental are seeking to legalize small-scale mining in Limonda, Opol, a move they say will generate revenue and provide a sustainable livelihood for Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in the area. On Tuesday,...
Over 2,000 Media Personnel Expected At 47th ASEAN Summit In Kuala Lumpur
By Linda Khoo KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The upcoming 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) are expected to draw a large turnout of media personnel, reflecting strong regional and international...

U.S. passport no longer one of the top 10 most powerful
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P Sihanouk showcased as model SEZ at ASEAN-China Mayors’ Forum
P Sihanouk showcased as model SEZ at ASEAN-China Mayors’ Forum Long Dimanche, Deputy Governor of the Preah Sihanouk Provincial Administration, addressing the “ASEAN-China Mayors’ Forum 2025” in Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, presented...

Malaysia ready for 47th ASEAN Summit
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – A total of 84 outcome documents are expected to be issued at the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, to be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from October 26 to 28, according to Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Datuk...
Anwar Accorded Ceremonial Welcome At Presidential Palace In Dili
From V. Sankara DILI (TIMOR-LESTE), Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Presidential Palace here this evening, marking the start of his official engagements on the first day of a...
A Global Call for Equity in Mineral Value Chains at COP30
13 October 2025 As world leaders gather in Brasilia for the Pre-COP meetings, more than 150 civil society organizations from around the world are issuing an open letter to Parties to the UNFCCC calling for governments to put transition minerals...

Around 200 delegates gather in Hanoi for 16th ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Sports
Hanoi (VNA) - The 16th ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Sports (SOMS-16) opened in Hanoi on October 13 with the participation of about 200 delegates, including ministers, deputy ministers, heads of sports agencies from ASEAN member states and...

Anti-corruption group marks Martial Law anniversary with protest rally
1 MEMBERS of the Citizens Rage Against Corruption (CRAC) coalition staged a protest on Sunday, Sept. 21, to mark the 53rd anniversary of Martial Law. About 500 individuals brought placards bearing messages condemning corruption and demanding...

THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S INTERNATIONAL AWARD LAUNCHED
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award will be introduced in Papua New Guinea following a roundtable discussion held in Port Moresby on 18 September 2025. The event was attended by His Royal Highness Prince Edward Antony Richard Louis, the...

Cuba closes International Heritage Event
The presentation of papers was the highlight of the event, which was attended by Mexico, Peru, Bulgaria, Panama, Chile, Timor-Leste, Venezuela, and South Africa. Like the opening ceremony, the Hart Theater at the BNJM will host the closing...

Cedar Falls' Dry Run Creek shows what 20 years of watershed work looks like
CEDAR FALLS — Over the span of two decades, the Cedar Valley community has embraced urban conservation efforts on their properties and in their public spaces in an effort to improve water quality in Dry Run Creek. Rain gardens, rain barrels and...

Intra-ASEAN Air Travel grew from 37% in 2019 to 45% in 2024
Travel within ASEAN countries accounts for the largest share of international arrivals into the region, growing from 37% in 2019 to 45% in 2024. With the ever-increasing uncertainty of geopolitics and the economic outlook, this dependence on...

Mass protest expected in Manila amid public fury over alleged corruption in government projects
Thousands of people are expected to join a mass protest in Manila on Sunday amid a groundswell of anger in the Philippines against perceived corruption in government-funded flood control projects. Dubbed the “Trillion Peso March”, the...

Indonesia Law Firm Awards 2025
Asia Business Law Journal celebrates Indonesia’s top performing law firms this year. Byung Jin Park and Miran Lim report As Indonesia, the world’s fourth most populous country, is poised to encounter many opportunities, the role of Indonesian law...

Thailand’s Sovereignty Paradox: Upholding International Norms, Resisting ASEAN Observers
Thailand frequently presents itself as a strong supporter of international norms and multilateral principles. As a founding member of ASEAN and an early member of the United Nations, Bangkok has cultivated the image of a responsible international...