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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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.
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.
Amidst South China Sea tensions, Vietnam and the Philippines agreed to strengthen coastguard cooperation
The South China Sea remains a focal point of international concern, with China asserting expansive territorial claims over the entire waterway. However, this claim is contested by the Philippines, Vietnam, and several other countries laying competing assertions over various islands, islets, reefs, and shoals within the region.
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 to allow temporary special arrangement, permitting Philippines to deliver supplies to troops at disputed reef
The Chinese coastguard's decision to permit the Philippines to deliver supplies is being described as a "temporary special arrangement," suggesting a nuanced shift in the dynamics surrounding the disputed reef.
Uzbekistan proposes collaboration with China to establish corridor connecting Central Asia and Turkey
Uzbekistan, situated at the crossroads of Central Asia, has put forth a proposal to collaborate with China on the development of a corridor that would serve as a crucial link connecting Central Asia and Turkey.
Xinjiang initiates extensive electric vehicle production, aiming for Central Asian markets
Xinjiang, a region in northwest China, has unveiled plans to embark on large-scale electric vehicle (EV) production with a strategic focus on capturing Central Asian markets.
China-Thailand to sign mutual visa waiver agreements to boost tourism post pandemic
The agreement, primarily aimed at facilitating seamless travel, comes as both countries grapple with the economic fallout and travel restrictions induced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chinese investors defy crypto ban amid stock market struggles, employ strategies amid economic downturn
China's economy and stock markets face challenges, some investors, like Shanghai-based finance executive Dylan Run, are turning to cryptocurrencies, despite the government's ban on crypto trading and mining since 2021.
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