Time to go home: Chinooks' firefighting mission in Cyprus draws to a close

Job done: Chinooks head home as wildfire season ends A pair of Chinooks are returning to the United Kingdom after a successful summer fighting fires. The helicopters supported the Republic of Cyprus in July by dropping 450 tonnes of water onto the...

Global leaders gather in Gyeongju for APEC summit

World leaders are gathering in the historic city of Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit ― a pivotal event expected to shape the trajectory of economic, technological and diplomatic...

Sarawak-Brunei trade hits RM3.39 bln in 2024 driven by strong bilateral ties

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Awang Tengah (back, second right) and other guests witness the exchange of the signed MoA between LCDA Agri Business and Sahamada Corporation. MIRI (Oct 29): Trade between Sarawak and Brunei...

Sarawak and Brunei boost trade to RM3.39b in 2024, eye joint tourism and SME growth

MIRI, Oct 29 — Trade between Sarawak and Brunei reached RM3.39 billion in 2024, reflecting the close cooperation and shared prosperity between the two territories, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. He said the year-on-year...

Here is what it would take for me to join a No Kings rally (Opinion)

To all those who wrote me personally or sent a letter to the editor about my October 19th column, I’m glad you attended the No Kings rally. You’re right; the protest did succeed in providing participants a sense of community and a platform to...

World leaders, delegates begin arriving in Gyeongju ahead of APEC summit

Baku, October 29, AZERTAC World leaders and delegations from participating countries began arriving Tuesday in the southeastern city of Gyeongju for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, just three days ahead of the gathering,...

Anutin heads to APEC summit, set to meet world leaders and discuss rice exports

Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, ahead of his departure for the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Wednesday outlined the key opportunities Thailand aims to gain from the summit. The meeting,...

Malaysia to amend Sports Act to tackle doping and integrity issues, says ministry sec-gen

LABUAN, Oct 29 — The Sports Development Act 1997 (Act 576) will be amended to include provisions on anti-doping and sports integrity, said Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) secretary-general Datuk Dr Nagulendran Kangayatkarasu. He said the proposed...

From Bali To Langkawi: Cheapest Hotspots For Dream Weddings

From Bali To Langkawi: These Southeast Asian Destinations Are The Cheapest Hotspots For Dream Weddings As India’s grand wedding season gets ready to kick off, couples are looking beyond palaces and banquet halls, and out towards palm-fringed...

An elephant family smashed pumpkins at the Oregon Zoo. But the baby just wanted to play ball.

FANCY FOOT SKILLS. Asian elephant calf Tula-Tu plays with a pumpkin at the Oregon Zoo in Portland. Tula-Tu had more tricks than treats to show when zoo keepers gave her a small pumpkin to play with during the annual "Squishing of the Squash," a...

PM meets with leaders of Brunei, Malaysia, Timor-Leste on 47th ASEAN Summit sidelines

Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Brunei’s Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, and Timor-Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit and...

General : Sultan Of Brunei Departs Malaysia After Attending 47th ASEAN Summit

By Ahmad Aidil Syukri Hamzah SUBANG, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, departed Kuala Lumpur today after attending the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits. The aircraft carrying His Majesty took off at 5.30pm...

South Korea: World Leaders, Delegates Begin Arriving In Gyeongju Ahead Of APEC Summit

Gyeongju (South Korea): World leaders and delegations from participating countries began arriving on Tuesday in South Korea’s southeastern city Gyeongju for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, just three days ahead of the...

Sultan Of Brunei Departs Malaysia After Attending 47th ASEAN Summit

By Ahmad Aidil Syukri Hamzah SUBANG, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, departed Kuala Lumpur today after attending the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits. The aircraft carrying His Majesty took off at 5.30pm...

All eyes on Gyeongju as world leaders converge for APEC 2025

State leaders from most APEC member economies are coming with Trump, Xi invited as state guests GYEONGJU, North Gyeongsang Province -- The historical city of Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, is rolling out the red carpet for world leaders...

South Korea: World leaders, delegates begin arriving in Gyeongju ahead...

A member of South Korea's police special operations unit walks with a dog ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit (APEC) in Gyeongju, South Korea, Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) Gyeongju (South Korea), October 28...

Rhinos looked out of sorts from the first whistle

Rhinos looked out of sorts from the first whistle Published on: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Published on: Tue, Oct 28, 2025 By: James Wong Text Size: Dark Mode: Off YET another disappointment! Sabah FC only managed a 2-2 draw in the Super League...

singapore Family remembers woman allegedly killed in Chinatown hotel as loving daughter, sister and mother

The woman allegedly killed by her husband at a Chinatown hotel was remembered by her family as a loving daughter, sister and mother who was close to them. The incident took place at Capri by Fraser China Square, a hotel along South Bridge Road....

General : Spouses Of Leaders Play Key Role In Fostering Wider ASEAN Friendship - Dr Wan Azizah

By Siti Baaqiah Mamat KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Spouses of regional and dialogue partner leaders play a unique and influential role in strengthening ties within the wider ASEAN family, said Prime Minister’s wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah...

Asean sec-gen hails Malaysia’s leadership and historic summit milestones

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — The 47th Asean Summit, held in Kuala Lumpur, stands out as a landmark event marked by historic achievements and the presence of numerous world leaders, said Asean secretary-general Kao Kim Hourn in a recent interview with...