Sultan Ibrahim crowned Malaysia’s 17th King
Sultan Ibrahim of Johor was installed as Malaysia's 17th King, in a ceremony at the national palace in Kuala Lumpur.
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Imran Khan sentenced to prison for 10 years over claims of leaking state secrets
Imran Khan, Pakistan's former leader, receives a 10-year prison sentence for leaking state secrets; Khan denounces the verdict as being politically motivated.
BLA claims responsibility for overnight attacks in Pakistan
The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for an overnight attack that killed at least six fighters and four security officials in Pakistan's Balochistan province.
Iran Foreign Minister visits Pakistan to ease tensions post airstrikes
Iran's Foreign Minister visits Pakistan to ease tensions after air strikes, emphasizing mutual commitment to regional stability.
Covert money transfers from South to North Korea persist despite restrictions
Since 2020, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has escalated crackdowns on brokers to curb the flow of money and what he deems as "reactionary ideology and culture" from South Korea. South Korea, too, has tightened regulations on such transfers, leading to increased scrutiny by authorities.
Japan’s ‘Moon Sniper’ resumes lunar exploration, captures close-up images of moon’s surface
On Monday, JAXA announced that it had successfully established communication with the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) and resumed operations. The agency also shared new images of the lunar surface captured by the explorer.
Hong Kong plans tighter national security laws, sparks global concerns
While the consultation document assures that freedom will be safeguarded and the laws will meet international standards, it raises concerns about increasing threats from foreign espionage and intelligence operations. The document points to the pro-democracy protests in 2019 as evidence of potential risks to national security.
China’s central bank cuts reserve requirement ratio by 0.5% to bolster economy amid market volatility
Governor Pan Gongsheng revealed on Wednesday that the RRR would be cut by 0.5% starting from February 5, marking the most substantial reduction since December 2021. This decision is anticipated to release approximately 1 trillion yuan (£110.8bn) in the form of new loans.
Tuvalu elections’ potential impact on China and Taiwan
Tuvalu's upcoming elections hold immense geopolitical significance, with potential shifts in diplomatic alliances, especially regarding Taiwan and China.
Boeing delivers first 737 MAX to Chinese airline after four year hiatus
Boeing is set to deliver its first 737 MAX to a Chinese airline since March 2019, signalling a potential easing of trade tensions between the U.S. and China.
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