Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) in Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia Authorities Probe Another Alleged Bullying Case at Military University UPNM

Authorities in Malaysia are investigating a new bullying allegation at Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) in Kuala Lumpur, where a 19-year-old cadet reportedly suffered severe injuries after being assaulted by a senior. This recent case has reignited public outrage and...
Donald Trump

Donald Trump Secures Presidency Again: New Term Sparks Uncertainty in US-South Korea Relations

In a historic twist of political fate, former President Donald Trump has reclaimed the US presidency in the 2024 election, this time with a majority in the popular vote and a Congress inclined to support his policy directions. Trump’s return...
Shigeru Ishiba

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Faces Key Parliament Vote with Fragile Grip on Power After Election Setback

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba of Japan is expected to face a pivotal vote in parliament today, a process that will likely affirm his position as the nation’s leader. However, Ishiba’s control over the government remains tenuous following an unexpected setback...
Vladimir Putin-Donald Trump

Donald Trump Urges Putin to De-Escalate Ukraine Conflict Amidst Shifting US Policy and Biden’s Warnings

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump reportedly urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to avoid further escalation in the ongoing war in Ukraine, according to a source familiar with the conversation. This development comes amid mounting anticipation over how the United States will...
Super Typhoon Kong-rey

Thousands Evacuate, Ports Close as Typhoon Toraji Strikes Disaster-Weary Philippines

Thousands of villages have been ordered to evacuate, and ports have been shut down as the Philippines braces for the impact of Typhoon Toraji, the fourth typhoon to hit the region in less than a month. Toraji made landfall near...
Japanese Yen (JPY)

Japanese Investors Shift Toward German Bonds Amid Concerns Over French Debt

Japanese investors made a significant pivot in their European bond investments this September, buying the largest volume of German sovereign debt in over five years while simultaneously selling French bonds for the fifth consecutive month. This shift underscores Japan’s mounting...
Asian Financial Markets

Asian Stocks Drop as Chinese Stimulus Package Falls Short of Investor Expectations

Asian stock markets took a hit on Monday following news of China’s long-awaited stimulus package, with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index dropping over 2%. Despite the hefty 6 trillion yuan ($839 billion) stimulus aimed at alleviating local government debt, investor...
Chevron Corp

Chevron Resumes Gulf of Mexico Operations Post-Hurricane Rafael: A Swift Recovery and Strategic Rebuild

In the wake of Hurricane Rafael, Chevron Corporation, one of the world’s largest energy corporations, has initiated the redeployment of personnel and is restoring operations across its Gulf of Mexico platforms, following a temporary shutdown prompted by the storm. The...
China's Consumer Prices Rise Less Than Expected in September; Factory-Gate Charges Continue Decline for 24th Month

Singles’ Day Shopping Festival Loses its Shine as Chinese Consumers Tighten Their Wallets Amid Economic Uncertainty

Once hailed as the world's largest online shopping festival, China's Singles' Day, celebrated annually on November 11, has lost much of its previous luster. Once marked by a frenzy of consumerism and staggering sales growth, this year’s event has been...
Asian Development Bank (ADB)

ADB Boosts Climate Finance Capacity by $7.2 Billion, Backed by U.S. and Japan Sovereign Guarantees

In a landmark development for global climate finance, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a significant expansion of its climate-related lending by up to $7.2 billion. This move is made possible through new sovereign guarantees provided by the United...
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