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Penang is pursuing expanded collaboration with Hungary across education, technology, water security and heritage conservation. The state welcomed a Hungarian delegation to discuss scholarship programmes, research partnerships and sustainable development initiatives.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was given full state honours during his first official visit to Turkmenistan, received at the Presidential Palace in Ashgabat with an official welcome ceremony.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has publicly recognised statements from Russia's Putin and China's Xi regarding Middle Eastern developments, including Gaza and Iranian military operations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has warned that developing nations will no longer accept discriminatory treatment from European countries, pointing to Malaysia's ongoing defence-related disagreement with Norway as evidence of the need for alternative partnerships.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned European nations that developing countries will pursue alternative partnerships if treated unfairly, citing tensions in defence-related matters with Norway.
Iran and the United States have formally completed a 14-point memorandum of understanding designed to terminate their conflict, with both presidents signing the agreement. The deal focuses on nuclear matters and sanctions relief over a 60-day negotiation period.
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Iran's World Cup manager has accused organisers of treating his team as the 'most repressed' at the tournament, claiming they were ordered to leave Los Angeles immediately after their opening match against New Zealand.
At their annual summit in France, G7 leaders agreed to intensify support for Ukraine and maintain pressure on Russia. US President Trump urged Moscow to negotiate, while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy emphasized the need for stronger air defences and diplomatic progress.