As China ties deepen, Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim says geopolitics is no zero-sum game
“If they have compelling evidence to suggest that any company or any country is causing mischief, then all right. They should adduce evidence,” he said.
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Malaysia’s Anwar talks Gaza, Hamas ties and ‘totally insane’ US-Israel nexus
It’s a position that resonates widely within his Muslim-majority country. But it also puts him at odds with the Western administrations who once garlanded him as a champion of democracy.
French stocks take beating, risk premium rises under specter of possible far-right victory
French stocks plunged Friday, with the country's blue-chip index heading for its worst week in more than two years, as investors weigh a potential far-right victory in the upcoming parliamentary elections.
Europe stocks close lower to cap off losing week; France's CAC 40 down 2.7%
LONDON — European stocks tumbled on Friday, rounding off a choppy week that has delivered a host of fresh information for investors.
Cambodia burns $70 million of seized illegal drugs while urging public education about their danger
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodian authorities on Friday destroyed more than seven tons of illicit drugs and the ingredients for them, as a drug-fighting official said educating people about their danger is the best way of combating the illegal trade.
Japan has no plans to seek a suspension of Osprey flights despite restrictions in US
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s defense chief said Friday that Japanese and American V-22 Ospreys are being safely operated in his country, and that he has no plans to request a flight suspension despite restrictions in the U.S. where ongoing safety and performance assessments will continue until next year.
Malaysia to build port near Kuala Lumpur amid supply chain shift
KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia will build a new container port along the western coast of the Malay Peninsula facing the Malacca Strait, one of the world's busiest sea lanes, as the country prepares to capture logistics demand created by global supply chain shifts.
Ukraine's peace summit lacks clout as Russia, China and others stay away
Ukraine's leadership has been talking about this weekend's peace summit in Switzerland for months, desperately trying to drum up international enthusiasm for — and investment in — Kyiv's peace plan.