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Global military leaders gather in Riyadh as ICRC President opens landmark workshop on the Laws of War

The event was inaugurated by ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric and Air Chief Marshal Fayyadh Al Ruwaili, at the Saudi National Defence University (SANDU). This marks the first time Saudi Arabia hosts SWIRMO, highlighting its growing role in...

International Petroleum Corporation to release Third Quarter 2025 Financial and Operational Results on November 4, 2025

TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- International Petroleum Corporation (IPC) (TSX, Nasdaq Stockholm: IPCO) will publish its financial and operating results and related management’s discussion and analysis for the three and nine months...

Global Leaders Gather in Kuala Lumpur for ASEAN Summit

(MENAFN) World and regional dignitaries are assembling in Kuala Lumpur for the 47th meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which is presently chaired by Malaysia. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will welcome heads of...

President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in Malaysia for a Working Visit, 24 to 27 Oct

President Cyril Ramaphosa has this evening arrived in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for a Working Visit from 24-27 October 2025, where the President will be a Guest of the Chair at the 47th ASEAN Summit and the East Asian Summit. The President's...

President Cyril Ramaphosa: 20th East Asia Summit during a Working Visit to Malaysia

Your Excellency Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Distinguished Delegates, It is a great honour for me to address this distinguished gathering. The East Asia Summit as a vital platform for strategic...

PM of China says China ready to enhance relations with Australia

(MENAFN) Chinese Premier Li Qiang expressed readiness to work with Australia to establish a “more mature and stable China-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership” during a meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the...

President Cyril Ramaphosa: Public lecture on occasion of conferment of Honorary Doctorate in International Relations by Universiti Malaya

‘South-South diplomacy in the 21st century: Malaysia and South Africa’ Your Royal Highness, Paduka Seri Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, Chancellor of Universiti Malaya; Your Excellencies, Pro-Chancellors of Universiti Malaya; The Honourable...

U.S., China to Hold Trade Negotiations in Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur

(MENAFN) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Wednesday that Washington and Beijing are scheduled to engage in two days of critical trade negotiations this weekend in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital. Bessent confirmed to media that he...

Japan's New PM Calls Out South China Sea Disputes

(MENAFN) Japan's newly appointed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi confronted escalating maritime disputes during Sunday discussions at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit held in Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur. Takaichi and...

US-China Trade Talks Continue in Malaysia

(MENAFN) Top officials from China and the United States resumed trade discussions on Sunday in Malaysia, marking the second day of negotiations. This meeting coincided with President Donald Trump’s commencement of a three-nation tour of Asia,...

Brazilian president guarantees trade deal with US after Trump meeting

(MENAFN) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva expressed confidence on Monday that a trade agreement with the United States is "guaranteed" after his meeting with US President Donald Trump in Malaysia during the 47th ASEAN summit....

The Presidency on official visit of His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa to Malaysia

At the invitation of the Honourable Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, His Excellency Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa, undertook an Official Visit to Malaysia in conjunction with the 47th...

China Committed to Stronger Malaysia Ties

(MENAFN) Chinese Premier Li Qiang declared Tuesday that China is prepared to enhance multilateral coordination and cooperation with Malaysia to advance the four major global initiatives proposed by China, uphold true multilateralism, and defend...

UN Chief Voices Doubt Over Fairness of Myanmar’s Upcoming Elections

(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres voiced skepticism Monday over the integrity of Myanmar’s upcoming general elections, emphasizing the urgent need for humanitarian aid and an end to ongoing violence in the war-torn country. “I don't...

UN chief expresses skepticism over fairness of Myanmar’s elections

(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday expressed skepticism over the fairness of Myanmar’s upcoming general elections, highlighting the urgent need for humanitarian aid and an end to ongoing violence. Speaking at a news...

South African President Kicks Off Asian Tour to Boost Trade Ties

(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa began a pivotal three-nation tour of Asia on Wednesday, underscoring Pretoria’s drive to strengthen ties with Southeast Asian economies. The trip, covering Indonesia, Vietnam, and Malaysia, is...

Sudan’s Military Withdraws from El-Fasher

(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres voiced concern on Monday about the impartiality of Myanmar’s upcoming general elections, emphasizing the urgency of extending humanitarian relief and halting the ongoing conflict in the war-torn...

UN Chief Questions Credibility of Myanmar’s Elections

(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres voiced concern on Monday about the impartiality of Myanmar’s upcoming general elections, emphasizing the urgency of extending humanitarian relief and halting the ongoing conflict in the war-torn...

Prime Minister Carney meets with Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim

CANADA, October 27 - Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, on the margins of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Prime Minister Carney...

President Cyril Ramaphosa appoints Minister Godongwana as Acting President

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, as Acting President from today, 21 October until Monday, 27 October 2025. President Ramaphosa has made this appointment in view of consecutive international visits the...