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Pressure builds in Malaysia to reject Trump’s pro-Israel pick as ambassador

Nick Adams, known for criticising Islam, was nominated for the role of US ambassador to the Muslim-majority country.

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MAGA influencer and controversial ‘Alpha Male’ Nick Adams named to top ambassador post by Trump

‘Alpha male’ MAGA pundit who declares love of rare steaks and once called Taylor Swift a ‘woke jezebel’ may not be the right fit for conservative Kuala Lumpur, diplomat says

The Independent UK

Rubio Says Asia Might Get 'Better' Tariffs Than Others

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that Asian nations might get "better" tariff rates than the rest of the world, as he attended ASEAN talks focused on Washington's trade war.

International Business Times

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Rubio discusses 'new approach' to Ukraine peace talks with Lavrov despite 'frustration'

The US secretary of state said on Thursday that President Donald Trump has been “disappointed and frustrated that there’s not been more flexibility on the Russian side" to bring about an end to Moscow's ongoing all-out war in Ukraine.

Euronews

Rubio Meets Russia's Lavrov At ASEAN Talks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with his Russian counterpart in Malaysia on Thursday, bringing the war in Ukraine to the sidelines of ASEAN talks focused on Washington's tariff drive.

International Business Times

Rubio To Meet With Russia's Lavrov, ASEAN Allies In Malaysia

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with his Russian counterpart on Thursday in Malaysia, where ASEAN foreign ministers are holding talks on US tariffs and China's growing influence in the region.

International Business Times

Malaysia’s Anwar warns of weaponised trade as Trump’s tariffs loom

Malaysian leader says trade being used to ‘pressure, isolate and contain’ as top US diplomat Rubio set to visit region.

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Southeast Asian foreign ministers meet as US tariffs loom

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim warned Wednesday that global trade is being weaponized as Southeast Asia’s foreign ministers opened an annual meeting while facing the looming threat of U.S. trade tariffs

The Independent UK

Poland's PM Donald Tusk survives parliamentary confidence vote

Tusk, who previously served as Polish prime minister from 2007 to 2014, returned to office in December 2023 in a country hit by the pandemic and inflation and facing significant political divisions.

Euronews

Malaysian leader Anwar wins a reprieve in a lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has won a reprieve in a civil suit accusing him of sexual misconduct, after a court approved his bid to suspend the trial due to start next week

The Independent UK

Gulf states, China take centre stage at summit of Southeast Asian nations

The GCC, China, ASEAN countries pledged to promote trade and work to ‘unleash the full potential of our partnership’.

Al Jazeera

Malaysia’s prime minister thinks AI may need to operate independently of national sovereignty

On Wednesday, Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim suggested the idea of national sovereignty may be slightly out of date in the AI age.

Fortune

Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim calls for a ‘fiercely independent ASEAN’ as he builds ties with the Middle East and China

Malaysia’s prime minister also defended Beijing, which took part in diplomatic summits in the country this week: “China is an important neighbor of ours.”

Fortune

Brunei Sultan In KL Hospital For 'Fatigue'

Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah was admitted to a hospital in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday due to fatigue, though his office insisted the world's longest-serving monarch was in "good health".

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World’s longest reigning monarch admitted to hospital

The Sultan of Brunei was admitted to the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur

Al Jazeera

ASEAN kicks off summits with China, Gulf states amid US tariff threat

Southeast Asian regional bloc holds its first-ever three-way summit with China and six Gulf countries.

Fortune

Southeast Asia and Gulf leaders meet with China as governments look to coordinate in the face of Trump tariffs

The GCC’s pivot to the East is a “pragmatic move,” says Joanne Lin, senior fellow at the ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute.

International Business Times

SE Asian Leaders Meet China's Li And Gulf States To Bolster Ties

Southeast Asian leaders are looking to insulate their trade-dependent economies from geopolitical uncertainty, in particular US tariffs, as they hold talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Gulf state dignitaries in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday.

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Malaysia wants Myanmar ceasefire extended amid ASEAN ban on coup leaders

Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan urges ASEAN to support expanding ceasefire beyond the currently affected zone.

International Business Times

US Tariff Tensions Test Southeast Asian Leaders At Regional Summit

Southeast Asian leaders will express deep concern over US President Donald Trump's tariff blitz when they meet at a summit Monday, warning that the unilateral move posed huge challenges to economic growth and stability in the region, according to a draft statement seen by AFP. Trump's tariffs has roiled global…

The Independent UK

US tariff hikes, Myanmar war and sea disputes will top ASEAN summit agenda

The civil war in Myanmar, maritime disputes in the South China Sea and U.S. tariff hikes will top the agenda of a two-day Southeast Asian summit next week

The Independent UK

Malaysian PM raises downing of MH17 with Putin as captain’s son calls for justice

Vladimir Putin dismisses claims Russia was reluctant to cooperate in the investigation with ‘impartial’ bodies

Fortune

Southeast Asia searches for a U.S. trade deal, but the damage from Trump’s tariffs is already done

On Monday, Malaysia became the latest country in the trade-reliant region to warn that growth may be slower this year.

The Independent UK

Myanmar's military leader is in Thailand for talks on earthquake relief

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and the leader of Myanmar’s military government, Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, have visited the Thai capital for diplomatic talks widely assumed to focus on efforts to restore peace in war-torn Myanmar

Al Jazeera

China’s Xi hails ‘new golden era’ with Malaysia during trade tour

Xi’s visit to Malaysia is part of a regional diplomatic charm tour amid stinging US tariffs.

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