International

World looks to Xi's US trip for signs of stability

Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to the United States is drawing international attention, with many hoping it will steady ties between the world's two largest economies.

North Korea missile tests seen as signal ahead of UN meeting and Trump-Xi summit

North Korea's latest missile tests are seen as a bid to pressure Washington ahead of the UN General Assembly and the Trump-Xi summit, signaling that denuclearization remains off the table.

UMNO Raises Over RM1 Million for Najib as Online Critics Send 1-Sen Donations in Protest

UMNO's fundraising drive for Najib Razak has topped RM1 million, but online critics have flooded the fund with 1-sen donations carrying insulting messages, as anger grows over his house arrest.

UK and Cambodia Commit to Joint Action Against Cross-Border Online Scams

The UK and Cambodia are deepening cooperation to dismantle transnational online scam networks and rescue victims of human trafficking forced into fraud.

Philippines Blocks Two Websites Accused of Grooming Minors Toward Real-World Violence

Philippine authorities have blocked two websites accused of grooming minors into real-world violence, as officials investigate a recent string of school shootings and online threats.

Pakistan Rejects Taliban's 'Pretence of Dialogue' Amid Rising Tensions

Pakistan rebuffed the Afghan Taliban's call for dialogue, saying talks cannot shield those threatening its people, and demanded concrete action against terrorist networks operating from Afghan soil.

Malaysia's Home Ministry Waits for Formal Word on Najib's Conditional Pardon

Malaysia's Home Ministry says it will wait for formal written notification of the Pardons Board's decision before acting on the conditional pardon for ex-PM Najib Razak, including a possible house arrest arrangement.