Pakistani, French FMs express concern over ceasefire violations in Lebanon

ISLAMABAD, April 10 (Xinhua) — Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Foreign Minister of France Jean-Noel Barrot on Friday expressed concern over serious ceasefire violations made in Lebanon, the Foreign Office said here. During a telephone conversation, the leaders underscored the importance of full implementation of…

Malaysia to review deployment of its peacekeepers in Lebanon

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Xinhua) — Malaysia will request the United Nations (UN) to review the terms of deployment for peacekeeping missions, including the Malaysian Battalion (Malbatt) 850-13 under the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), following the worsening security situation in the country, an official said on Thursday. This…

One Malaysian ship has passed through Strait of Hormuz – M’sian PM Anwar

FILE PHOTO: Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri…

Singapore, Australia pledge closer cooperation on energy, essential supplies amid global disruptions

SINGAPORE, April 10 (Xinhua) – Singapore and Australia have pledged closer coordination to strengthen economic resilience and safeguard the flow of essential supplies amid disruptions stemming from the ongoing Middle East crisis. In a joint statement on Friday, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and visiting Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese…

Myanmar president pledges to strengthen int’l relations in accordance with Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence

YANGON, April 10 (Xinhua) – Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing on Friday pledged to strengthen international relations in accordance with the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, the state-owned Myanmar Radio and Television reported. In the inaugural ceremony speech delivered at the Union Parliament in Nay Pyi Taw, Min Aung Hlaing…

China calls for de-escalating tension as Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue

BEIJING, April 10 (Xinhua) — China calls on relevant parties to resolve disputes through political and diplomatic channels, and exercise calm and restraint to de-escalate the situation, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Friday. The U.S.-Iran ceasefire arrangement should put an end to the war and restore peace and…

Laos welcomes Iran-U.S. ceasefire deal

VIENTIANE, April 10 (Xinhua) — Laos has welcomed the two-week ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States, describing it as a significant step toward easing tensions both regionally and globally. In a statement issued on Thursday, the spokesperson for the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Laos hopes…

Philippine Army Eyes Stronger Logistics Cooperation with Indonesia

Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. (File photo courtesy of the AFP/PNA) MANILA, April 10 (NNN-PNA) — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is eyeing more logistics coordination with its Indonesian counterparts, its chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. said on Friday, Philippine News Agency (PNA)…

Kazakh scientists develop technology cutting industrial emissions 40-fold

Researchers at the Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University have created a breakthrough gas-cleaning system that reduces harmful industrial emissions by up to 40 times, Qazinform News Agency learnt from the Science and Higher Education Ministry. (Photo Credit Kazakh Sceince Ministry/Qazinform) ASTANA, April 10 (NNN-Qazinform) — Researchers at the Zhubanov Aktobe Regional…

ADB-Led Funding Boosts ASEAN Power Grid As Region Faces Energy Insecurity

Southeast Asia is strengthening its electricity supply through the ambitious ASEAN Power Grid, as the ongoing global fuel crisis poses a clear threat to the region’s energy security. (Photo Credit Asian Development Bank, Manila) By Vijian Paramasivam PHNOM PENH, April 10 (NNN-Bernama) — Southeast Asia is strengthening its electricity supply…
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