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Malaysia is eyeing an expanded role in the maritime economy and is working towards future-ready infrastructure through resilient ports, a diversified energy architecture, innovative digital infrastructure, secure shipping corridors, and robust regional cooperation, Transport Minister Anthony Loke

A reported remark by a senior Solomon Islands official to "sideline" so-called China's policing plans in the Pacific island country has become the latest trigger for Australian media to hype claims about Beijing's security cooperation with the South Pacific country.

Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene announced her resignation on Tuesday, triggering the formation of a new government following changes within the ruling coalition.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said here on Tuesday that a ceasefire had been achieved between the United States and Iran, expressing hope that ongoing talks would lead to a comprehensive and durable agreement within 60 days.

China's space station will get bigger. Tiangong, currently in a T-shaped configuration, will be upgraded to a cross shape with a new module. The current station consists of the Tianhe core module, the Wentian lab module and the Mengtian lab module in a T configuration.

Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Works has signed a contract for the reconstruction of a 15-km section of the strategic Salang highway, the country's main transport corridor linking Kabul with nine northern provinces, the ministry said on Tuesday.

A draft law on national fire and rescue personnel was submitted on Tuesday to the ongoing session of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress for a second reading. The draft adds provisions establishing a system of occupational protection, ensuring that national fire and rescue

At the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will pay an official visit to China from Wednesday to Friday.