Malaysia’s latest trade agreement with the United States is proving hard to swallow for many consumers and food professionals, as concerns grow over the quality, taste and standards of imported American poultry. While officials argue the pact brings economic benefits and improved market
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has signalled his intention to introduce limits on how long any individual can serve as prime minister, a move widely seen as part of a broader effort to reinvigorate reform momentum and reconnect with core supporters of his
China’s investors are reassessing their exposure across Latin America after US President Donald Trump announced Washington’s intention to take temporary control of Venezuela, a move that has sent shockwaves through diplomatic, financial and corporate circles. For Beijing, the episode signals a potentially more
At least sixteen people have been killed across Iran during a week of nationwide protests, according to reports from international rights groups, as authorities intensify their response to the largest wave of unrest the country has seen in three years. Activists say the
US President Donald Trump has publicly rejected Russian claims that Ukraine targeted a residence linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin in a drone attack last week, saying American intelligence assessments do not support Moscow’s version of events. Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Trump
The prospect of the United States taking control of Venezuela’s vast oil reserves has sparked intense debate over who would ultimately gain and who would bear the costs. The discussion follows US air strikes on Caracas and the subsequent detention of Venezuelan leader
Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the professional players organisation he helped establish, saying concerns over transparency, governance and representation made it impossible for him to continue his involvement. The decision marks a significant moment for the world’s most decorated men’s tennis player, who
The Bank of China Hong Kong Tennis Open got off to an encouraging start this week, with both emerging talent and seasoned experience on display as players began their campaigns in the new season. Chinese player Wu Yibing opened his tournament with confidence,
Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro appeared at a federal courthouse in New York on Monday, marking a dramatic and unprecedented moment in modern international politics. The appearance followed his forcible transfer into United States custody after a targeted operation at his Caracas residence roughly
A reported US decapitation style strike targeting Venezuela’s leadership has triggered unease in Taiwan, where security analysts and commentators are debating whether such an operation could influence future military thinking in Beijing. While Taiwan’s government has publicly downplayed the likelihood of a similar
