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Donald Trump has ordered a formal investigation into major oil companies over high gasoline prices, responding to mounting pressure as Middle East conflicts drive energy costs upward.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was confronted by demonstrators at a World War II memorial who objected to the government's movement away from pacifism towards military expansion.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has publicly supported Iran's ballistic missile programme during talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Islamabad, asserting that missile capabilities were never included in the US-Iran memorandum of understanding reached in June.
Malaysia will maintain its BUDI95 petrol subsidy quota at 200 litres per month while monitoring West Asia developments before reconsidering restoration to 300 litres, Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan said.
A senior Conservative figure has dismissed prospects of Britain reversing Brexit under incoming Labour leadership, suggesting the country will instead continue muddling through while following American policy directions.
An American scholar of Myanmar detained in China in June was on an academic visit to attend a workshop, his think tank stated, rejecting espionage allegations and demanding his immediate release.
Malaysia is pursuing expanded global partnerships following Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's recent visits to Russia and Turkmenistan, signalling Putrajaya's ambition to diversify its international relations and strengthen cooperation across multiple regions.
Donald Trump has intensified a public disagreement with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, alleging she repeatedly sought photographs with him and connecting the dispute to broader geopolitical tensions.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has swiftly transformed from a key Trump supporter to a public critic, marking a significant reversal in their relationship and raising questions about European unity.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed Malaysia's commitment to an independent foreign policy, rejecting pressure to align exclusively with the United States, China, or India amid intensifying geopolitical competition.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has highlighted how Malaysia's policy of maintaining neutrality while engaging with all major powers is strengthening investor confidence and supporting economic expansion across the region.
Oil prices edged higher Friday despite broader weekly losses as uncertainty over a US-Iran peace agreement intensified following cancelled negotiations and escalating Israeli military actions in Lebanon.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has publicly praised Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping for their condemnation of the Gaza situation and Iran-related military actions, reflecting Malaysia's broader foreign policy approach.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned that developing nations will pursue alternative partnerships if European countries persist in treating them unjustly, referencing a defence-related disagreement involving Norway.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has publicly commended Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping for their advocacy of peace in West Asia and condemnation of atrocities in Gaza, Iran and Lebanon.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for ASEAN and Russia to intensify strategic cooperation across multiple sectors while emphasising dialogue and diplomacy as essential tools for resolving global conflicts and regional tensions.
Russia and ASEAN celebrated 35 years of diplomatic relations at a summit in Kazan, with President Putin highlighting their strategic partnership as crucial for regional stability and cooperation across security, trade, energy and technology sectors.
Oil prices tumbled over 2% after the United States and Iran reached an interim ceasefire agreement that would restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and lift sanctions on Iranian crude, easing concerns about Middle Eastern supply disruptions.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for backing energy cooperation between Malaysia and state oil firm Petronas, signalling deepening bilateral ties in a strategic sector.
Iran's World Cup manager has accused organisers of treating his squad as the tournament's most restricted team, claiming they were ordered to leave Los Angeles immediately after their opening match rather than recover.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is travelling to Russia to meet President Putin and ASEAN leaders, with a focus on securing Malaysia's long-term energy supplies and maintaining fuel price stability in the face of geopolitical tensions.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed that Malaysia's cordial relationships with major global powers including China and the United States do not compromise its steadfast adherence to national principles and values.