China and ASEAN, hit by U.S. tariffs, sign upgraded free trade pact
The Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN and China on Tuesday signed an upgrade to their free trade agreement, which is expected to include sections on digital, green economy and other new industries.
China keen on stable Australia ties despite tensions
China on Monday sought to keep ties with Australia on an even keel despite tensions over military encounters in the South China Sea this year and broader rivalry in the Asia-Pacific region.
Thailand and Cambodia make progress towards peace deal
Talks between Thailand and Cambodia this week have made "meaningful progress", Thai defence minister Natthaphon Narkphanit said on Thursday, ahead of the potential signing of a broader ceasefire agreement.
Thailand, Cambodia to sign ceasefire at ASEAN summit
Malaysia and the United States will facilitate a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said on 14 October.
China and Russia discuss Iran nuclear issue amid regional tensions
Chinese and Russian foreign ministers met in Kuala Lumpur to discuss the Iranian nuclear program and regional security, emphasizing dialogue over force amid recent US and Israeli strikes on Iran.
Rubio to meet Russia's Lavrov in Kuala Lumpur
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the side lines of the ASEAN foreign ministers' summit in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, according to announcements from both the U.S. State Department and Russia’s foreign ministry.
Fire breaks out in Kuala Lumpur after gas pipeline leak
A devastating fire in Kuala Lumpur has left dozens injured and homes severely damaged after a gas pipeline leaked in the city’s Putra Heights district. The unexpected blaze has sparked urgent calls for improved safety measures as authorities work to investigate the cause and prevent further incident
Fire at Petronas gas pipeline in Malaysia injures 112, damages homes
A fire at a Petronas gas pipeline near Kuala Lumpur has injured at least 112 people and affected 49 homes, authorities confirmed.
"POWER" with Rufat Hamzayev - Episode 2: Maimunah Mohd Sharif, Mayor of Kuala Lumpur
Exploring issues such as Sustainable Urban Development, its challenges and Maimunah Mohd Sharif’s esteemed Cop 29 speech, Rufat Hamzayev discuss the incumbent Mayor of Kuala Lumpur’s present achievements as well as her tenure as Executive Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme.
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