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The Philippines Sets a New Standard in Muslim-Friendly Tourism

MANILA, Philippines, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Philippines continues to strengthen its position as a rising Muslim-friendly destination in Asia, welcoming travelers from the Middle East and the wider Muslim world through a growing ecosystem of halal- and Muslim-friendly tourism experiences. This momentum is further complemented by the country's…

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Compromises abound in PM's global hunt for extra fuel

As fuel supplies tighten, world leaders - including Australia's - are having to make uncomfortable choices about where they source their oil.

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Usman Khawaja condemns ‘appalling’ Coalition immigration comments – as it happened

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Albanese honours fallen soldiers ahead of Brunei talks

The prime minister has laid a wreath in honour of Australian soldiers killed during World War II after arriving in Brunei for talks to shore up fuel supply.

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Unions lobby to unlock fuel cap for workers who drive

Australia's peak union body is calling for fuel allowances for workers to be increased to help them meet rising costs at the bowser.

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Labor ‘not considering’ joining US blockade of strait of Hormuz – as it happened

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All options on table in drive to shore up fuel supply

Encouraging the extraction of more fossil fuels and developing more renewable projects is being considered to bolster Australia's long-term energy security.

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Second fuel security trip to Asia for PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will leave on Tuesday for his second fuel security mission within a week.

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Diesel surges 20 cents a litre in two days to record high – as it happened

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Famous photo of Bill Clinton in hot tub with woman taken during 2002 Asia trip with Epstein and Maxwell: Report

A shocking 2002 photo of Bill Clinton in a Brunei hotel hot tub with an unidentified woman has surfaced, linked to a trip with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Clinton, who travelled on Epstein's private jet, denied wrongdoing and knowing the woman during a deposition. The opulent suite and the…

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Warner Bros Discovery's HBO Max Rolls Out Asia Expansion Ahead of New IT Series

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ:WBD) announced on Tuesday that it will extend its global streaming footprint next month, bringing HBO Max to 14 additional Asia Pacific markets on October 15. The rollout includes Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Macau, Mongolia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, among others.

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Billionaire Ray Dalio Steps Down From Bridgewater Associates, Sovereign-Wealth Fund Of Brunei Acquires Final Stake

Ray Dalio, the founder of Bridgewater Associates, has divested his remaining stake in the company and stepped down from its board.

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Trump announces 50% tariff on Brazil, citing a ‘witch-hunt’ against Bolsonaro

Latest threats heighten fears that the president’s erratic trade strategy risks exacerbating inflation across the US

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Lithuania and the Philippines sign security pact to counter 'authoritarian axis' of China and Russia

The Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan and Brunei have been involved in prolonged territorial standoffs but confrontations between Chinese and Philippine coast guard and naval forces have spiked in recent years.

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Brunei's sultan released from Malaysian hospital

Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, one of the world’s wealthiest men and its longest-reigning sitting monarch, has been discharged from a Malaysian hospital five days after he was admitted for fatigue

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Sultan Hassanal Of Brunei, The World's Longest-reigning Living Monarch

Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, recuperating in a Kuala Lumpur hospital after being treated for "fatigue", is the world's longest-reigning living monarch -- and one of its richest people.

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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

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Who is Jillian Lauren? Weezer bassist’s wife shot by police was once part of the Prince of Brunei’s harem

The New Jersey-born author is also a bestselling true crime expert

The Guardian - AU

China’s economic need and soft diplomacy spur about-face on visa-free entry

It was once a privilege afforded to only Singapore, Brunei and Japan but now travel rules have been relaxed for dozens of countries. But are many people coming?

Evening Standard

Sultan of Brunei visits Starmer at No 10 to renew army garrison deal

Sir Keir greeted Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah at the door of No 10 and then held a meeting with him in the White Room.

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Starmer meets Sultan of Brunei

Brunei is a member of the Indo-Pacific trade bloc Britain became a member of on Sunday.

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What the history of blasphemy laws in the US and the fight for religious freedom can teach us today

Some 79 countries around the world continue to enforce blasphemy laws. And in places such as Afghanistan, Brunei, Iran, Nigeria, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, violation of these measures can result in a death penalty.

The Guardian - AU

A family affair: can Asia break free from the power of its political dynasties?

Anger is rising at Indonesia’s new administration – while Thailand, Cambodia, the Philippines, Laos and Brunei are all led by the children of former leaders

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Hoping for stronger commercial, cultural ties with Brunei: PM Modi

On his arrival, PM Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome. PM Modi thanked Crown Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah for welcoming him at the airport. Read further on Dynamite News:

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