Malaysia's GDP is expected to expand by over 4 percent this year, driven mainly by trade and investments. Southeast Asia's third-biggest economy is also focusing on low carbon technology and extending targeted subsidies to promote sustainable and inclusive development.

The spread of misinformation and disinformation driven by artificial intelligence is the biggest short-term risk for the global economy this year, while environmental risks dominate the threats in the long-term, according to a new report.

Ukraine's power grid operator said on Tuesday severe winter weather left more than 1,000 towns and villages without electricity in nine regions and urged residents to conserve power as the energy system has been weakened under the conflict.

The first US moon-landing attempt in more than 50 years appeared unlikely after a private company's spacecraft developed a "critical" fuel leak just hours after Monday's launch.

The Chinese and American ambassadors agreed Tuesday that the establishment of the US-China relationship 45 years ago was the right move, and both countries intend to move the relationship forward despite the challenges in the past few years.

There was a time when video blogger from the United States Jerry Kowal, like many others who have never visited China and have very little idea about it, only associated the country with pandas, chopsticks and kung fu stars.

Opinions are divided in Kenya as the country's civil aviation authority lays down the rules to govern the visa-free entry policy.

European Council President Charles Michel has informed Belgian media of his decision to run for the election of the Member of European Parliament (MEP) in June, leading to his early departure from the Council presidency in July.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) extended its two-day routine patrol in the South China Sea into a third day of joint exercises on Friday.

The Iranian Intelligence Ministry said on Friday that it has arrested 11 people in six provinces for suspected involvement in the deadly twin bombings in the southeastern province of Kerman.

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on Friday urged U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to put the focus of his Middle East tour on ending Israel's "aggression" on the Gaza Strip.

Lee Jae-myung, leader of South Korea's main opposition Democratic Party, was injured on Tuesday after being stabbed in the neck by an unidentified man during his visit to the country's southeastern port city of Busan, multiple local media reported.

A series of strong earthquakes with major ones of up to a preliminary 7.6 magnitude struck the western coast of central Japan on Monday, triggering tsunamis in the surrounding areas and countries. Currently, there are no reports of Chinese casualties, and China is not at risk of experiencing a tsunami, according to Chinese authorities.

Stephen Mull from the University of Virginia in the United States and his colleagues are bringing some students to China this week in the hope of promoting better understanding between young people of the two countries through the tiny ping-pong ball, just like 53 years ago.

The US state of Maine on Dec 28 blocked former president Donald Trump from its Republican presidential primary after the top election official ruled him ineligible due to involvement in the January 2021 assault on the US Capitol.

Japan's approval of hefty increases in the defense spending bill and the official security assistance budget for the upcoming fiscal year is a departure from its postwar military and diplomatic policies, threatening the safety and stability of the Asia-Pacific region, experts said.

In a video message released on the eve of 2024, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addressed the world, reflecting on the trials and tribulations of the past year and offering a vision of unity and hope for the year ahead.

Following the first televised debate of three Indonesian presidential candidates on Dec 12, their running mates on Friday took the stage for their debate and promised the nation their commitment to boost Indonesia's economy and the welfare of its people.

Japan's approval of hefty increases in the defense spending bill and the official security assistance budget for the upcoming fiscal year is a departure from its postwar military and diplomatic policies, threatening the safety and stability of the Asia-Pacific region, experts said.

The Red Sea crisis is an extension of the Palestine-Israel conflict, exacerbated by the United States' continuous support to Israel and its double standards in dealing with the Palestinian question, experts said, warning that a US-led Red Sea coalition may further fuel regional conflicts.