The comments were made in relation to the US Department of Defense putting US research funding restrictions on dozens of Chinese universities. 

The dissolution of the Sarawak state assembly follows a series of state elections across Malaysia over the past year, including in Sabah, Johor and Negeri Sembilan, with Melaka set to head to the polls on Nov 14.

Perikatan Nasional can now contest next month’s Melaka election under its own name and symbol, after securing a temporary legal reprieve from deregistration.

Indonesia is the world's leading nickel producer, giving it an advantage in developing a local EV battery supply chain and expanding manufacturing. 

Jio Platforms', India's largest ever, is being closely watched as a test of investor appetite for large listings at a time when AI-linked stocks are facing increased scrutiny.

Only three other markets have faced a double MSCI downgrade from emerging market to “standalone” status since 1997.

The proposal comes after a landmine explosion in the demilitarised zone last month that injured three South Korean soldiers.

Nearly 100 people took more than two years to make the film, which cost more than 10 million yuan (US$1.5 million).

The company is reportedly exiting snack manufacturing to consolidate its assets and focus on its core holdings, which include rubber and palm oil operations.

The change is intended to prevent visitors from purchasing tax-exempt goods and reselling them within Japan.

Typhoon Champi's radius is around 320km, large enough to cover most of Taiwan.

The key meeting, which begins Monday (Oct 26), could offer clues about Beijing’s priorities ahead of 2027, observers say.

The UN climate fund has agreed to set aside US$20 million in aid for flood-hit Nepal, marking its first funding decision, though the money still requires final approval.

More than 300 houses collapsed in the 7.0 magnitude quake in Tibet. 

The palm oil cultivation company said the hotspots detected within its estate between January and Oct 21 were in “community enclave areas”.

"This matter must be approached with care and compassion. The adolescent involved is still growing and developing," said Sarawak's Minister of Women, Children and Community Well-being Development Fatimah Abdullah.

"She was able to say she was in good health, but being 81, things aren't getting any better," said Kim Aris of his mother, Aung San Suu Kyi.

Businesses in Pakistan say the closure of key border crossings with Afghanistan has left goods stranded, disrupted sales and forced exporters to take longer, more expensive routes to Central Asia.

Claims that Waze collects sensitive government information or lets others exploit user data are completely false, the company says.