Modi, Narendra
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that the 21st century is the century of India and the ASEAN nations, highlighting India's vision for a shared, inclusive, and sustainable future in partnership with Southeast Asia. He emphasized that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a major pillar of
Emergency preparedness
Government officials have activated a comprehensive disaster preparedness and recovery plan in anticipation of Hurricane Melissa's impact. Minister without Portfolio, Robert Morgan, stated that up to $400 million has been allocated to strengthen mitigation and emergency response efforts across the island. The plan focuses on high-risk areas, including
Diplomacy
In Kuala Lumpur, a remarkable group of women is quietly yet powerfully shaping the course of Asean and East Asian Summit diplomacy, blending conviction with composure and intellect with empathy. Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister, is a prime example of this influence, having revived investor confidence
Prime ministers
As the grooming gang inquiry faces delays due to the withdrawal of the initial candidate, former police chief Jim Gamble, the debate has intensified over who should lead the inquiry. According to Gamble, it's not about the person's background, but their "personality, character, and ability
Political parties
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female Prime Minister, following her election in the Japanese parliament. In a personalized letter, President Tinubu praised Takaichi's contributions to her political party and governance in Japan, expressing Nigeria's continued goodwill
Natural gas
Allied nations, including the US, UK, and EU, have pledged to increase pressure on Russia by taking Russian oil and gas off the global market, according to Sir Keir Starmer. The announcement comes after leaders of the coalition gathered in London with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The coalition agreed on
European Union
Leaders of the coalition of willing countries agreed to finalize a deal to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's defense by the end of the year, with the EU working towards a Christmas deadline to unlock up to €140 billion for Ukraine's defense. The UK, which
Prime ministers
The Israeli military's July 2023 protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plans to overhaul the country's judiciary highlighted deep-seated divisions in the nation. This instability, coupled with the return of Netanyahu to power in 2022 following four consecutive elections, has plagued Israel for over
Economic integration
Singapore's Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong will represent the country at the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from October 26 to 28, 2025. The summit will focus on Malaysia's Chairmanship theme of "Inclusivity and Sustainability," which
Political parties
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female Prime Minister, following her election in the Japanese parliament. In a personalized letter, President Tinubu praised Takaichi's contributions to her political party and governance in Japan, expressing Nigeria's continued goodwill
Prime ministers
U.S. President Donald Trump's frustration with Canada over its reluctance to accept punitive trade terms has led to the abrupt end of trade talks with Canada. The termination follows an Ontario government anti-tariff advertising campaign in the United States, which Trump took issue with. The ad, which
Political parties
Labour's loss in the Welsh Parliament by-election has led to a concession of defeat from the party's leader, Sir Keir Starmer, who acknowledged that "clearly we need to reflect and regroup" after the ruling party came third in the constituency that was once one
