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Global Plastic Profiles 2025: Article 8 addresses the management of polymer waste; but differences remain
Down to Earth
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Several country groupings and Parties have called for stronger commitments. The African Group, represented by Nigeria and AOSIS, led by Samoa, urged legally binding provisions and underscored the importance of capacity checks on plastic waste...
Foreign military attaches, diplomats, media visit sites of Cambodia’s attacks in Si Sa Ket
Bangkok Post
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August 1, 2025
PUBLISHED : 1 Aug 2025 at 13:46 The Royal Thai Army (RTA) led a delegation of foreign military attachés, diplomats, and media members to observe conflict-affected Thai-Cambodian border areas in Si Sa Ket province, following recent cross-border...
Sport : SUKMA 2026 Set For Aug 15–24, Para SUKMA To Follow In Sept In Selangor
Bernama
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July 22, 2025
SHAH ALAM, July 22 (Bernama)-- The 20th Malaysian Games (SUKMA) 2026 will be held in Selangor from Aug 15 to 24, with the Para SUKMA tournament scheduled from Sept 5 to 14, announced Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari today. He said the...
General : Malaysia, Brunei Confident ASEAN Can Be Model Of Global Peace - PM Anwar
Bernama
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July 29, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) – Malaysia and Brunei have expressed confidence that ASEAN can continue to be a model region in the promotion of diplomacy and global peace. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the matter was raised with...
ADB, WB to invest $12.5B in Asean grid
The Manila Times
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August 17, 2025
THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) and World Bank will invest $10 billion and $2.5 billion, respectively, to support the Asean Power Grid (APG) — an initiative of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) members to accelerate regional power...
Hit movie 'Ejen Ali' goes international - unlocks successful mission at World Expo 2025 in Osaka
The Malaysian Star
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July 28, 2025
The nation's most famous animated character, Ejen Ali, continues to create history of his own when he has been given the honour of representing Malaysia at the prestigious World Expo 2025 currently taking place in Osaka, Japan. As a symbol of the...
India Hosts Global Anti-Doping Intelligence Workshop in Delhi, Strengthening South Asia’s Clean Sport Framework
The Impressive Times
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July 26, 2025
NADA India and WADA, in collaboration with INTERPOL and Sport Integrity Australia, organize intensive workshop with representatives from 10 countries to bolster anti-doping intelligence and investigations across Asia. New Delhi- The National...
Carving a new life: Kelantan man’s Quranic wall art finds fans across South-east Asia
Malay Mail
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July 26, 2025
KOTA BHARU, July 26 — What began as a small idea using leftover plywood has now grown into a thriving wood-carving business with customers from across South-east Asia. That is the story of Muhammad Ali Che Pa, 31, who turned to his artistic talent...
Air Supply concert in Kuching to boost Sarawak’ music tourism
Borneo Post
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July 25, 2025
Abdul Karim, flanked by Ting (third right) and Snowdan, joins (from left) Samuel, Sherrina, Deborah, and Hii in a photo-call, taken after the launch. — Photo by Henrietta Liza KUCHING (July 25): The upcoming 50th anniversary celebration of...
World : Malaysia, Brunei Reaffirm Commitment To Resolving Boundary Issues
Bernama
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July 23, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam have reaffirmed their commitment to resolving longstanding issues outlined in the 2009 Exchange of Letters (EOL), particularly those concerning land and maritime boundaries. This...
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on ‘Axis of Resistance’, EU, Equator Prize 2025 and more (Week 123)
The Indian Express
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August 17, 2025
UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative of subject-wise quizzes. These quizzes are designed to help you revise some of the most important topics from the static part of the syllabus. Attempt today’s subject quiz on International Relations to...
World : Brunei’s Second Foreign Minister on Working Visit to Malaysia for 26th EOL Meeting
Bernama
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July 22, 2025
PUTRAJAYA, July 22 (Bernama) -- Brunei’s Second Foreign Minister, Dato Seri Setia Haji Erywan bin Pehin Datu Pekerma Jaya Haji Mohd Yusof, is undertaking a two-day working visit to Malaysia starting Tuesday to attend the 26th Meeting on the...
World's richest footballer worth almost 350 times more than Premier League's highest-paid star
The Mirror
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August 17, 2025
Erling Haaland may have secured a lucrative £500,000-per-week contract with Manchester City, but he'll do well to ever reach the fortune of Faiq Bolkiah. Haaland already has a reported net worth of around £58million. And while his staggering deal...
Feature: Indonesians celebrate 80th Independence Day with festivities nationwide
Xinhua News Agency
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Pigeons fly during the celebration event of Indonesia's 80th Independence Day at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia on Aug. 17, 2025. Various activities were held to celebrate the 80th Independence Day in Indonesia. (Xinhua/Zulkarnain) by Dames...
General : Sabah Allocates RM600,000 To Assist e-Hailing Workers In Opening EPF Accounts - Hajiji
Bernama
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August 17, 2025
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- The state government has allocated nearly RM600,000 to assist e-hailing gig workers in opening their Employees Provident Fund (EPF) accounts, said Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. He added that a...
World’s richest footballer’s net worth is 344 times more than Premier League’s best paid star
Manchester Evening News
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August 17, 2025
Erling Haaland may be on a hefty £500,000-per-week contract with Manchester City, but his wealth pales in comparison to that of Faiq Bolkiah. Despite never making a senior appearance in any of the world's top leagues, Bolkiah is set to inherit an...
General : Excitement At SPCT As Thousands Visit ASEAN Naval Ships
Bernama
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August 17, 2025
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- The atmosphere at Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT) was vibrant today, as thousands of visitors eagerly took the chance to board naval ships from ASEAN countries. The event, part of the ASEAN Navies’ City...
A visionary bishop of the people
Borneo Post
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August 15, 2025
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Photo shows the columnist with Danald at a social function, held in March this year. ON Wednesday, I attended a special thanksgiving service to mark the eighth anniversary of the consecration and...
Bukele and the Perils of Democratic Authoritarianism
The American Conservative - Washington D.C.
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August 17, 2025
President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador is one of the most popular politicians in history, and for good reason. During his presidency, Bukele’s tough-on-crime policies remade El Salvador from one of the most violent and unsafe countries in the world...
General : ANCP: Navy Procession, Assets Brightens Up Penang Sky And Sea After 35 Years
Bernama
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August 17, 2025
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- After 35 years, Penang is back in the spotlight with the ASEAN Navies' City Parade (ANCP), which took place today at Padang Kota Lama, alongside the state government's Hari Buletin 4.0 celebration. The ANCP, which...