South Korea and Malaysia agreed to expand bilateral cooperation, including efforts to finalize a free trade agreement, during a phone call between their leaders, local media reported.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim held their first phone talks since Lee took office earlier this month. Both expressed commitment to strengthening their strategic partnership across trade, investment, infrastructure, digital transformation, green growth, and defence.
A key focus is the expected conclusion of the South Korea-Malaysia free trade agreement this year, which aims to boost mutually beneficial cooperation. This year also marks the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Later in 2025, South Korea will host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, while Malaysia will hold ASEAN-related meetings, further highlighting their regional roles.
Prime Minister Anwar congratulated Lee on his inauguration, amid Lee’s rising approval rating, which recently approached 60%.
Uzbekistan and Pakistan have signed an action plan to accelerate the implementation of key bilateral projects and initiatives, marking a new phase in their expanding cooperation.
Iran said Monday that the U.S. strike on its nuclear sites had expanded the range of legitimate targets for its armed forces and branded U.S. President Donald Trump a “gambler” for joining Israel’s military campaign.
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi declared on Monday that the country will continue its uranium enrichment activities within the framework of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), despite recent U.S. and Israeli attacks on its nuclear facilities.
Spain’s Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said on Monday he will ask the EU Council to suspend the bloc’s agreement with Israel and back an arms embargo in response to human rights violations in Gaza.
The UK government announced plans to cut green levies on thousands of businesses, aiming to reduce soaring energy costs and boost the manufacturing sector, particularly in Labour strongholds.
Uzbekistan and Pakistan have signed an action plan to accelerate the implementation of key bilateral projects and initiatives, marking a new phase in their expanding cooperation.
Iran said Monday that the U.S. strike on its nuclear sites had expanded the range of legitimate targets for its armed forces and branded U.S. President Donald Trump a “gambler” for joining Israel’s military campaign.
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi declared on Monday that the country will continue its uranium enrichment activities within the framework of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), despite recent U.S. and Israeli attacks on its nuclear facilities.
Spain’s Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said on Monday he will ask the EU Council to suspend the bloc’s agreement with Israel and back an arms embargo in response to human rights violations in Gaza.
The UK government announced plans to cut green levies on thousands of businesses, aiming to reduce soaring energy costs and boost the manufacturing sector, particularly in Labour strongholds.
Iranian missiles struck multiple locations across Israel and neighbouring regions early Friday morning, including a Microsoft office complex, according to emergency responders and local media reports.
A high-speed tram derailment in central Gothenburg, Sweden, has left at least eight people injured late on Thursday (19 June), after the vehicle slammed into a snack bar on Avenyn Avenue.
China has unveiled a mosquito-sized bionic drone designed for covert military operations and battlefield reconnaissance, marking a major advance in micro-robotics and stealth technology as part of the country’s growing focus on next-generation warfare capabilities.
The 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit was held June 15–17 in Kananaskis, Alberta, under Canada’s presidency. Prime Minister Mark Carney framed the meeting around priorities of protecting communities, energy and climate security, the digital transition, and future partnerships.
The USS Nimitz is heading to the Middle East amid tensions between Israel and Iran. The U.S. aircraft carrier has a decades-long history in the region, from the 1979 hostage crisis to modern deployments, often serving as a key asset during periods of rising friction with Iran.
Iran said Monday that the U.S. strike on its nuclear sites had expanded the range of legitimate targets for its armed forces and branded U.S. President Donald Trump a “gambler” for joining Israel’s military campaign.
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi declared on Monday that the country will continue its uranium enrichment activities within the framework of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), despite recent U.S. and Israeli attacks on its nuclear facilities.
Spain’s Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said on Monday he will ask the EU Council to suspend the bloc’s agreement with Israel and back an arms embargo in response to human rights violations in Gaza.
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Overnight Russian drone and missile attacks on Kyiv killed at least six people, injured dozens, and damaged residential buildings and a metro station serving as a bomb shelter, Ukrainian officials said.
Uzbekistan and Pakistan have signed an action plan to accelerate the implementation of key bilateral projects and initiatives, marking a new phase in their expanding cooperation.
Iran said Monday that the U.S. strike on its nuclear sites had expanded the range of legitimate targets for its armed forces and branded U.S. President Donald Trump a “gambler” for joining Israel’s military campaign.
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi declared on Monday that the country will continue its uranium enrichment activities within the framework of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), despite recent U.S. and Israeli attacks on its nuclear facilities.
Spain’s Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said on Monday he will ask the EU Council to suspend the bloc’s agreement with Israel and back an arms embargo in response to human rights violations in Gaza.
The UK government announced plans to cut green levies on thousands of businesses, aiming to reduce soaring energy costs and boost the manufacturing sector, particularly in Labour strongholds.
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