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Chile's Francisco Coloane’s Patagonian Tales Reach Malaysian Shores

In a significant move to bridge the geographical and cultural divide between Southeast Asia and the tip of South America, the Embassy of Chile and Universiti Malaya (UM) have officially launched the Malay translation of Cabo de Hornos (Cape Horn)
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Vietnam At A Strategic Inflection Point

As Vietnam saw the ending of its 14th National Party Congress, the future ahead looks both promising and yet laden with external risks
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Will NATO Survive Trump?

Over the weekend, President Donald Trump threatened to place new punitive tariffs on European allies until they acquiesce to his designs on Greenland, an escalation of his ongoing attempts to acquire the large Arctic island for the United States
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Western Encroachment Leading To Increased Militarisation Of Artic

The Russian Federation has reaffirmed its readiness to employ the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation (AFRF) to safeguard its national interests and ensure security along the Northern Sea Route (NSR), a vital maritime corridor linking Europe and Asia through the Arctic Ocean
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Strengthening The Legal And Environmental Foundations Of Arctic Shipping

Guaranteeing freedom of navigation along the Northern Sea Route (NSR) in full accordance with international law has been Russia's consistent position, as well as promoting the safe and environmentally responsible operation of this vital Arctic corridor
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Xi’s Grand Show of Force Failed to Challenge the US

Chinese President Xi Jinping orchestrated a strategically and purposely intended display of power and diplomacy, from hosting the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, to the biggest military parade in Beijing to showcase China’s coming of age to the world
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Rising Temperatures And Extreme Weather Hit Asia Hard

The WMO’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report says that 2024 was the warmest or second warmest year on record (depending on the dataset), with widespread and prolonged heatwaves
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When the World Tilts, So Do Its Waterways

You can tell the world is heating up—not just by the record-shattering temperatures in Phoenix or the floodwaters swallowing neighborhoods in Jakarta—but by the receding water levels in the Panama Canal
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Why Spying On Greenland Isn't The Problem

According to a report in the Wall Street Journal last week, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has instructed U.S. intelligence agencies to increase collection of information on Greenland
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Trump Saved America And The World In His First 100 Days

Tuesday marked the 100th day of President Donald Trump in power, and he has achieved more in his first 100 days in power for his second term than all other full-time politicians have done in their entire lifetimes
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Long Term Power Assurance Between Beijing And Washington

President Xi Jinping’s visit to Southeast Asia in a three-country charm offensive, reflects the strategic intent to symbolise the regional spirit of historical connections with Malaysia
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A National Embarrassment!

The Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) is a national embarrassment
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India’s Rising Power Force

India celebrated its 75th year as a sovereign democratic republic on January 26
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