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Anwar Backs Putin and Xi's Calls for West Asia Peace, Rejects Western 'Hypocrisy'

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.

By Nurul Huda · 18 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Trump Breaks with Israel Over Lebanon Campaign, Citing Civilian Casualties

President Trump has publicly criticised Israel's military operations in Lebanon, arguing that destroying entire residential buildings to pursue Hizbollah fighters results in unnecessary civilian deaths. The rebuke marks a rare moment of daylight between Washington and Tel Aviv.

By Indira Menon · 17 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Anwar Backs Putin and Xi's Calls for West Asia Peace, Rejects Western 'Hypocrisy'

Trump Breaks with Israel Over Lebanon Campaign, Citing Civilian Casualties

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