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CNA
4 days ago
- Politics
- CNA
China and Myanmar mark 75 years of diplomatic relations
China and Myanmar mark 75 years of diplomatic ties at a time when both countries face challenges of their own - Beijing is dealing with heightened tensions with Washington and Naypyidaw continues to struggle with the coup. But the two countries that share a 2,200-kilometre-long border are not just bound by geography. They share a sense of interdependence, made more salient by the ongoing crisis in Myanmar. Leong Wai Kit reports.
CBC
22-05-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Canada-Iran tensions + Alberta separatism talks Description
The National's Margaret Evans gets rare access to Iran where some are keen to restore diplomatic ties with Canada, but the proposal is complicated. And, what Albertans really think about splitting from Canada.
CNA
17-05-2025
- CNA
Singapore tourists flock to South Korea
The Korean tourism ministry says there were 63.3 per cent more Singapore visitors in March 2024, compared to the same month in 2019, before the pandemic. To mark 50 years of diplomatic ties, this year's Korea Travel Fair in Singapore features more fanfare and special offerings. Nadine Yeam with more.
Malay Mail
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
PM Anwar receives official welcome at Kremlin as Malaysia-Russia ties take spotlight
MOSCOW, May 14 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was accorded an official welcome at the Kremlin, the official working residence of President Vladimir Putin, underscoring a pivotal moment in strengthening diplomatic ties between Malaysia and Russia. Anwar, who is here on a four-day official visit, arrived at the Kremlin at 1.48pm local time (6.48 pm Malaysian time) and was greeted by Putin in the Green Room. Both leaders are scheduled to have a restricted meeting, after which, Anwar will have his official working lunch and delegation meeting. The two leaders are slated to hold a joint press conference later. Anwar's entourage includes Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan; Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu; Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Chang Li Kang; Minister of Higher Education Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir; and Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani and Malaysia's Ambassador to Russia Datuk Cheong Loon Lai. On the Russian side, Putin is accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov, First Deputy Chairman of the Government Denis Manturov, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Maxim Oreshkin, and Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Administration and Press Secretary Dmitry Peshkov. More than 80 local media representatives from various agencies are covering the event. Earlier, Anwar also held a bilateral meeting with his counterpart, Mikhail Mishustin. Anwar's official visit to Russia started on May 13 and will last until May 16. — Bernama
