International Relations news in Malaysia
21 stories across Malaysia, published in the last 3 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Myanmar's leader to visit Vietnam this week
Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing will make an official visit to Vietnam from Sept 4 to 6, his seventh foreign trip since becoming president, as he seeks legitimacy and regional engagement. He will hold talks with Vietnamese leaders and attend a business forum. ASEAN has kept Myanmar's political representatives out of summits due to the junta's failure to implement a peace plan.
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US looks forward to deepening ties with Malaysia, says Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated Malaysia on its 69th National Day, expressing hopes for deepening bilateral ties. He highlighted the strong economic partnership and shared commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.
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Strong trade ties anchor Brunei-Malaysia relations - The Star
The article highlights the strong trade ties between Brunei and Malaysia, emphasizing their importance in anchoring bilateral relations. It discusses the economic cooperation and mutual benefits derived from this partnership.
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Spanish PM blames Russia, Israel for disinformation in Ceuta migrant crisis
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez claims Russia and Israel were involved in spreading disinformation about Spain's migration policy, which led to a migrant rush into Ceuta, but found no evidence of Moroccan involvement.
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Spain’s Sanchez rules out responsibility of Morocco in migrant surge
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez stated that the recent migrant surge to the enclave of Ceuta remains under investigation, and he ruled out Morocco's responsibility in the incident.
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King Charles congratulates Agong on National Day
King Charles III congratulated the Agong on Malaysia's National Day, expressing confidence that the UK-Malaysia Strategic Partnership Framework will open valuable opportunities to deepen cooperation between the two countries.
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Trump claims Kharg Island bombed, Iran calls AI video a joke
President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated video claiming Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal was destroyed, but Iranian officials dismissed it as a joke. The video, shared on social media, shows an explosion at the facility, which Iran says remains intact.
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King Charles congratulates Sultan Ibrahim on Malaysia's National Day
King Charles III and Queen Camilla congratulated the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim and the people of Malaysia on National Day. The message was delivered on the country's independence celebration day.
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King Charles congratulates king on Malaysia’s National Day - Free Malaysia Today
King Charles III has extended his congratulations to Malaysia's King on the occasion of Malaysia's National Day. The message was reported by Free Malaysia Today.
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King Charles congratulates king on Malaysia's National Day
King Charles has congratulated Malaysia's king on the country's National Day, expressing confidence that the UK-Malaysia Strategic Partnership will deepen cooperation in trade, technology, and other shared priorities.
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Iran's Araghchi accuses 'serpent' Netanyahu of tricking US into war
Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of deceiving the United States into a war with Iran, citing Netanyahu's private boasts in Hebrew about influencing US policy while publicly praising President Trump. The remarks highlight escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.
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King Charles congratulates Malaysia on National Day, highlights partnership and Commonwealth values
King Charles III and Queen Camilla congratulated Malaysia on its National Day, highlighting the UK-Malaysia Strategic Partnership and shared Commonwealth values. The King emphasized cooperation in trade, technology, clean energy, and biodiversity, and looked forward to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in November.
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'Serpent' Netanyahu tricks US into war: Iran FM
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a 'serpent' and accused him of deceiving the United States into a war with Iran. The remarks were made in Tehran on Monday.
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Trump calls for 'punishment' of NBC reporter
President Donald Trump threatened NBC journalist with punishment by US media regulators, expressing disappointment over coverage of his endorsements ahead of the midterm elections.
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Philippines urges ASEAN to harmonise halal standards
The Philippines urges ASEAN countries to harmonise halal certification standards to facilitate product marketing across the region and to other Islamic markets such as West Asia.
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Smaller countries like Singapore, Uzbekistan must stay open as global rivalries grow: SM Lee
Singapore's Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong said smaller countries like Singapore and Uzbekistan must remain open amid growing global rivalries, citing trade, geopolitics and a weakening multilateral system as challenges. His remarks were made during an official visit to Uzbekistan.
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Merdeka and lessons from West Asia conflict
The article discusses the evolving meaning of Merdeka (independence) in a volatile world, arguing that political independence alone is insufficient and that economic resilience is now essential for nations, drawing lessons from conflicts in West Asia.
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UN committee presents legal case for broad slavery reparations
The UN anti-racism committee has presented a legal case for broad slavery reparations, urging countries to address the historical and ongoing harms caused by slavery and its lasting consequences.
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PM: Malaysia sends SMART team to locate missing citizens in Nepal, commits US$1m aid
Malaysia's Madani Government will deploy the Special Malaysian Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) to Nepal to locate missing Malaysian citizens, and has committed US$1 million in aid. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the decision, highlighting Malaysia's solidarity with Nepal following the disaster.
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Anwar extends Malaysia’s condolences to Norway on passing of King Harald V
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed Malaysia's condolences to Norway following the passing of King Harald V. The message was conveyed on behalf of the Malaysian government and people.
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Foreign Ministry says 36 Malaysians in Tibet reported safe, with checks widening to Chinese border areas
The Foreign Ministry confirmed that 36 Malaysians in Tibet, China are safe after flash floods and landslides, with verification efforts expanding to Chinese border areas.