Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto met UK PM Keir Starmer in London to strengthen strategic ties, focusing on defense, maritime security, and education initiatives.
ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn met Indonesia’s ASEAN SOM Leader to discuss community-building and regional priorities ahead of the 2026 Foreign Ministers’ Retreat.
Azerbaijan’s Ambassador presented his Letter of Credence to ASEAN’s Secretary‑General in Jakarta, reinforcing ties and signaling broader cooperation between ASEAN and Azerbaijan.
Malaysia’s Ministry of Education mandates that 6-year-old children must pass diagnostic screening before enrolling in Year 1, aiming to identify learning needs early and ensure readiness for formal education.
Authorities confirm that a viral video of four tigers eating a cow in Tanjung Rambutan is old footage, not a recent event, and Perak wildlife officials urge the public not to panic.
A Russian attack cut power to more than 335,000 residents in Kyiv, Ukraine’s energy company DTEK said, as crews began emergency repair work.
Malaysia’s Works Minister says smart lanes on highways have been linked to lower accident rates, with most collisions still attributable to human error rather than road design, and authorities emphasising monitoring and safety measures.
Inventec’s president said decisions related to the H200 AI chip appear stalled on the China side, reflecting ongoing uncertainty around approvals and cross-border tech flows.
Denmark’s economy minister said the country cannot rule out using the EU’s Anti-Coercion Instrument in dealings with the United States, keeping trade options open.
Malaysia’s government has introduced new requirements that Chinese independent school students must pass Malay language and history subjects to qualify for entry to public universities, aiming to deepen national integration.
IJM Holdings says there is no UK Serious Fraud Office probe and no link to money‑laundering, and confirms its chairman is cooperating with the MACC amid ongoing inquiries.
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Japan’s trade minister said the country is “a buy” under Prime Minister Takaichi’s policies, signaling confidence in Japan’s economic direction and investment appeal.
Malaysia’s total trade for 2025 topped RM3.06 trillion, marking a new record as exports rose and the nation sustained a trade surplus despite global uncertainties, MATRADE says.
U.S. natural gas futures extended gains, rising more than 20% as markets priced in stronger demand and tighter near-term supply conditions.
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia launched more than 300 drones and a significant number of ballistic and cruise missiles in a large-scale attack on Ukraine.
PHIVOLCS has intensified monitoring of Mayon Volcano, urging residents to remain vigilant as subtle signs of activity continue to be closely observed.
The LME one-day copper spread surged to a $48 per ton premium, signaling tight near-term supply and heightened demand for immediate metal delivery.
The BJMP said former senator Bong Revilla attempted to bring clothes and electronic gadgets into Quezon City Jail but was stopped, citing strict rules applied to all detainees.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said American membership in NATO is “unquestioned,” signaling continued commitment to the transatlantic military alliance.
PAGASA reports that Tropical Depression Ada is weakening, a new low-pressure area is being monitored, and the amihan wind brings cooler, breezy weather to parts of the Philippines.
Makina Finance suffered a roughly $5 million stablecoin pool exploit, according to CertiK, highlighting ongoing security risks in decentralized finance protocols.
A man was arrested in Singapore for allegedly assaulting Tower Transit staff and spraying a fire extinguisher during an incident in Yishun; the case is under investigation with police reminding the public about safe conduct around public transport.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States could see between 4% and 5% real economic growth this year, pointing to strong underlying momentum.
Four Malaysian men are set to be charged in Singapore for their suspected roles in a government impersonation scam that targeted victims through deceptive phone calls and false authority claims.