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Singapore celebrated its 61st National Day on Sunday with the return of the National Day Parade to the National Stadium following a 10-year absence. President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong presided over ceremonies featuring 42,000 spectators and over 2,600 performers.
A 2002 video of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi claiming Japan's invasion of China was self-defence has gone viral, triggering widespread criticism and demands for her resignation.
Myanmar's full reintegration into ASEAN official meetings remains a distant prospect, according to Philippine Foreign Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro, who cited ongoing concerns about the junta's adherence to the bloc's Five-Point Consensus framework.
Barisan Nasional is leveraging its strong performance in Johor to build momentum for the upcoming Negri Sembilan election, with the coalition highlighting governance successes in the neighbouring southern state.
Indonesia partners with OceanX on marine park protection while ASEAN priorities shift toward energy security. Leadership transitions accelerate across Thailand and Singapore amid regional policy adjustments.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet in Shanghai, urging both nations to deepen their strategic partnership through expanded economic cooperation, infrastructure development, and joint efforts against transnational crime.
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has concluded a three-day state visit to Malaysia, departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The visit reciprocated Malaysia's King's trip to Singapore in May and underscored the strong diplomatic relationship between the two countries.
Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy has declared that the Palestinian cause will remain central to the organization's agenda, accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza and the West Bank while calling for stronger Arab coordination.
Singapore President Halimah Yacob met Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur on Monday for discussions centred on strengthening Malaysia-Singapore relations and regional cooperation.
Australia will supply uranium to India for peaceful nuclear power generation under a new arrangement signed by Prime Ministers Anthony Albanese and Narendra Modi at their Melbourne summit.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Thai counterpart Anutin Charnvirakul performed an impromptu rendition of Frank Sinatra's 'My Way' at an official luncheon following bilateral talks in Putrajaya.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that leaders must embrace learning and innovation while preserving core values of trust and moral integrity, addressing young leaders at an international summit in Putrajaya.
Myanmar's junta has again rejected Asean's request to meet imprisoned former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, reinforcing analysts' view that the regime believes the regional grouping lacks enforcement power and is not a serious constraint on its actions.
Johor PAS chief Datuk Dr Mahfodz Mohamed has called on Maharani voters to support the party in retaining the constituency, which remains its sole state assembly seat from the previous Johor election.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will attend the funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on July 4, representing Islamabad's government and people, before heading to Turkey for bilateral discussions.