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The 46th ASEAN Summit and the 2nd ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit, along with the ASEAN-GCC-China Summit, were marked by a grand gala dinner hosted by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur. The event, which saw the attendance of leaders from ASEAN countries, Kuwait, the United Arab
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In the aftermath of President Trump's meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara, Israeli airstrikes on Syria have significantly decreased, with only a handful of strikes occurring since May 14. This change in Israeli military strategy is attributed to Trump's public endorsement of al-Shara, who has sought
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Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner suggested that details on when winter fuel payments could be restored to more pensioners may come to light within a few weeks, potentially during the upcoming spending review on June 11. Labour's plans to limit the payment to only those who receive pension
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The UK's fiscal situation is set for a further deterioration as Labour's proposed U-turn on winter fuel payments and potential scrapping of the two-child benefit cap could blow a £5 billion black hole in the public finances. According to estimates, the Prime Minister's reversal
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Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner suggested that details on when winter fuel payments could be restored to more pensioners may come to light within a few weeks, potentially during the Spending Review by Chancellor Rachel Reeves on June 11. This move aims to deal with the Labour Government's
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The Prime Minister of Thailand, accompanied by a delegation of high-ranking officials, arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, May 25, 2025, to attend the 46th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings. The summit, themed "Inclusivity and Sustainability," aims to promote a unified and sustainable ASEAN region for its 670
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed their countries' commitment to strengthening strategic ties, pledging closer cooperation in defence, trade, and regional peace. The two leaders began a two-day official visit, following a four-nation tour, during which they reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral relations.
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As Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer struggles to regain voters' trust, polling experts are warning that his party's weakening approval ratings may not be salvaged by announcing policy U-turns on contentious issues. The latest U-turn on winter fuel payment cuts and a potential reversal on the two-child
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly considering scrapping the two-child benefit cap to reduce child poverty. This move would mark the second major welfare U-turn by the government this month, following the reversal of the winter fuel allowance policy. Meanwhile, Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, has
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Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will embark on a diplomatic mission to attend the 46th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 26 to 27 May 2025. This pivotal event marks the first of two Summits hosted by Malaysia as the 2025 ASEAN Chair, with
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As the leader of the Reform UK party, Nigel Farage is expected to make key announcements in a speech next week, aiming to attract left-wing voters and capitalize on the party's recent successes in local elections. According to the Sunday Telegraph, Farage will commit to restoring the winter
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The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has stated that the recently signed trade deals with the US, India, and the EU will have a significant positive impact on the West Midlands economy. The deals will boost the region's car industry, liberate farmers from red tape, and lead to
