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Trump’s victory raises fears of Israel-Iran clash before he can ‘stop wars’

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Iranians burn a US flag to mark the 45th anniversary of America’s expulsion from Iran on Sunday. Photo: West Asia News Agency via Reuters

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Trump’s victory is ‘good news’ for North Korea. But will Kim denuclearise?

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Then-US President Donald Trump meets with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at the demilitarised zone separating the two Koreas, in Panmunjom, South Korea on June 30, 2019. Photo: Reuters

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‘Pressing challenge’: Philippines ramps up cyber fight against disinformation

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The rise of cyberattacks, information warfare, and disinformation campaigns has forced the Philippines to adapt its defence strategies, officials say. Photo: Shutterstock

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Japan ‘bracing for what might come’ from Trump’s return to the White House

7 Nov 2024 - 4:14PM

A selection of newspaper front pages in Tokyo on November 7, with images of US president-elect Donald Trump the day after his election victory. Photo: AFP

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Singapore airport to hike flying fees to fund US$2.3 billion upgrade

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Singapore’s Changi Airport will increase passenger fees to fund its service upgrade. Photo: AFP

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My Take | How North Korea’s troop deployment to Russia is changing attitudes in China

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Iranians burn a US flag to mark the 45th anniversary of America’s expulsion from Iran on Sunday. Photo: West Asia News Agency via Reuters

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Trump’s victory raises fears of Israel-Iran clash before he can ‘stop wars’

Analysts warn both sides are likely to ‘take even more risks’ in the dying days of the Biden administration.

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Trump’s victory is ‘good news’ for North Korea. But will Kim denuclearise?

Trump and Kim met twice in Singapore in 2018 and Hanoi in 2019 but the summits failed to yield a commitment by Pyongyang to denuclearise.

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Then-US President Donald Trump meets with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at the demilitarised zone separating the two Koreas, in Panmunjom, South Korea on June 30, 2019. Photo: Reuters

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Japan ‘bracing for what might come’ from Trump’s return to the White House

Tokyo is concerned about potential US troop withdrawals, higher defence costs, and the impact of new tariffs on Japanese businesses operating in China.

7 Nov 2024 - 4:14PM

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‘Make Kelantan Great Again’: Malaysians mock proposal for Thai border wall

The Kelantan state government wants the federal government to fund the wall, which it says is aimed at curbing smuggling and flood waters.

7 Nov 2024 - 3:46PM

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‘Questionable loyalty’: Malaysian fighting in Ukraine war draws ire back home

Lee Bing Hang, 20, was reportedly drawn to become a mercenary with the Ukrainian army partly due to the US$2,700 monthly pay.

7 Nov 2024 - 1:42PMvideocam

Malaysian authorities confirmed that the driver’s licence belonged to Lee Bing Hang, a mercenary fighting for Ukraine. Photo: X/@0nly_FABs

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What Trump 2.0 means for India’s trade with US, China-West balancing act

India may be able to dodge import tariffs, while Modi’s friendship with Trump could also be key to shaping ties, analysts note.

7 Nov 2024 - 1:03PMvideocam

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Why Vietnam is staying silent on South China Sea dispute with Malaysia

Hanoi’s lack of response so far a sign it may not want to jeopardise bilateral ties amid Asean divisions over code of conduct, analysts note.

7 Nov 2024 - 11:52AMvideocam

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Higher education: why are more schools in Asia favouring high-rise buildings?

Among them, three junior colleges in Singapore will move to new campuses in 2028 and occupy smaller sites with blocks up to 12 storeys.

7 Nov 2024 - 11:28AMvideocam

Eunoia Junior College. Photo: Facebook/Eunoia Junior College

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Trump set to sustain US-Philippines ties to counter China’s clout: analysts

China will be Donald Trump’s key priority, and the Philippines can expect security commitments from Washington to continue, analysts say.

7 Nov 2024 - 12:53PMvideocam

Then-Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte and then-US President Donald Trump speak during a bilateral meeting at the 2017 Asean summit in Manila. Photo: AP

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Malaysian state pushes for 100km wall along Thai border to tackle crime

Proposal comes after young Malaysian revellers found to have been covertly entering southern Thailand via a Kelantan border town.

6 Nov 2024 - 7:07PM

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‘A Diwali nightmare’: pollution crisis grips India after firework celebrations

Air quality experts say the surge in air pollution following the festival is leading to increased respiratory issues and hospital admissions.

6 Nov 2024 - 6:30PM

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With ChatGPT and hashtags, Malaysians show unease with Fashion Valet losses

Malaysians have turned to social media tools to investigate Fashion Valet co-founder Vivy Yusof’s collection of luxury bags and shoes.

6 Nov 2024 - 5:00PM

Vivy Yusof, co-founder of Malaysian e-commerce firm Fashion Valet. Photo: Instagram/vivyyusof

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South Korean facilities attacked by Russian hackers over Seoul’s Ukraine plan

The hackers say its actions were due to Seoul’s plan to send military experts to Ukraine to monitor North Korean troops in Russia.

6 Nov 2024 - 4:55PM

Computer code on a screen with a skull representing a cyberattack. Photo: Shutterstock

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Pritam Singh trial: questioning of opposition leader sparks courtroom drama

At one point, Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh was asked by Deputy Attorney-General Ang Cheng Hock whether he was ‘an honest person’.

6 Nov 2024 - 6:55PM

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Malaysia’s Mahathir slams Europe as ‘hypocrites’ for backing Israel’s ‘genocide’

Malaysia’s former prime minister says Europe is complicit in the humanitarian crisis, calling their human rights claims hypocritical.

6 Nov 2024 - 2:31PMvideocam

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Kuala London: aspiration, class and the Malaysian dream of a British education

In a country still shaped by its colonial past, the pursuit of a UK education by Malaysia’s elites reveals a stark opportunity gap at home.

3 Nov 2024 - 7:56AM

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‘The race is on’: Brics ramps up its challenge to the Western-led world order

The growing bloc, which seeks alternatives to Western-led institutions, is being leveraged by Beijing and Moscow to forge a multipolar world.

28 Oct 2024 - 8:37AMvideocam

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Huawei and Malaysia’s 5G future: unpacking the embrace of Chinese tech

The Chinese tech giant has emerged as the odds-on favourite to build Malaysia’s second 5G network – despite the West’s espionage concerns.

19 Oct 2024 - 11:49AMvideocam

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President Prabowo: Indonesia’s strongman or steward of Widodo’s legacy?

A military man with populist policies, Prabowo Subianto has pledged to continue Joko Widodo’s vision. Whether he delivers remains to be seen.

12 Oct 2024 - 8:30AM

Prabowo Subianto. When he finally ascends to the presidency on October 20, Indonesia’s future will be in his hands. Photo: Reuters