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A moment of diplomacy and global connection
The presentation of credentials is a cornerstone of diplomatic protocol, symbolising mutual recognition and the formal commencement of an ambassador’s duties
The Global South’s new AI architects
The rise of Chinese AI is not just a story of national success; it is a story of how China is capturing the “means of development” for the entire world. By providing efficient,…
The Hague Group revives the possibility of a new internationalism
The grouping, made up of Belize, Bolivia, Colombia, Cuba, Honduras, Malaysia, Namibia, Senegal and South Africa, is a challenge to the West on Israel’s war in Gaza
Israeli impunity: SA leads global fight for justice
South Africa spearheading a Global South coalition to enforce international law against Israel will attract a backlash but it’s the right thing to do
Ramaphosa and co in the crosshairs of pro-Israel lobbyists
Three leaders’ strong words on the Trump administration’s threat to civilised norms and values in the international arena has attracted blowback from the right
As CoronaVac trials kick off children talk about their views on Covid-19 vaccinations
Children from the age of six months to 17 years will take part in vaccine trials
After India: The countries on the brink of another Covid oxygen crisis
The need for medical oxygen to treat Covid-19 patients in low- and middle-income countries has more than doubled in the past two months, and many of these countries faced oxygen…
Singapore slammed for ‘cruel’ Zoom death sentence
Zoom has become popular during virus lockdowns worldwide for everything from virtual school classes to business meetings — but Human Rights Watch criticised its use to mete out…
The global spread of the coronavirus: Where is it?
A virus similar to the SARS pathogen has claimed 81 lives since emerging in a market in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, and spread around the world. Here are the places that…
Malaysia to ship back hundreds of tonnes of plastic waste
Plastic imports to Malaysia have tripled since 2016, to 870 000 tonnes last year, official data showed
Malaysia’s flying car plan jets into controversy
The prototype of the vehicle, which uses local technology, will be unveiled later this year
Sports-loving sultan picked as Malaysian king after shock abdication
Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah was elected as the new king during a special meeting of Malaysia’s royalty
New Malaysian king to be picked this month after shock abdication
The king stepped aside on Sunday following intense speculation about his future
Malaysia’s king abdicates in historic first
Sultan Muhammad V’s decision marks the first time a king has abdicated in the country since it gained independence from Britain in 1957
Former Malaysian PM Najib arrested over huge graft probe
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was arrested by anti-corruption investigators on Tuesday according to a security source