France, Germany, Egypt, Turkiye among invitees but no Palestinians on Trump's brainchild

As India chairs bloc this year, New Delhi pledges to make chairship "inclusive, practical, people-centred, outcome-oriented"

American President's moves on world stage unnerve long-time allies as geopolitical rivals watch closely for arising opportunities

Amid agreements with Libya, Sudan, Islamabad seeks to boost nation's rising defence industry

Separatist group claims to have failed in achieving intended objectives, urges southern political figures, leaders to engage in dialogue

Tensions between Riyadh, Abu Dhabi expected to exacerbate after STC's Aidarous al-Zubaidi departs for Somaliland, then to the UAE

Riyadh threatens to bomb Aden if STC's Aidarous al-Zubaidi does not show up

Opportunities continue to exist for countries, companies amid shifting economic relationships, supply chain adjustments

Investors see no meaningful spillover into global growth, energy supply, financial conditions, says analyst

Bogota decries remarks as undue interference, against norms of international law

President Maduro, wife must be released without delay as removal a clear violation of international law, says Anwar

Trump claims American occupation will be paid for by country's oil as operation reminiscent of past invasions in Iraq, Afghanistan

International community will observe if Taiwanese people can defend themselves, says President Lai

Abu Dhabi's regional reach proves assertive as it attempts to carve own sphere of influence

Riyadh claims Abu Dhabi shipping weapons to STC separatists following Mukalla airstrike

Zelenskyy willing to abort Kyiv's move for Nato membership if individual countries can provide security guarantees, including Washington

Move comes after Washington's decision to sell Taipei over US$11b in weapons

Developing nuclear capabilities, modernising navy is essential, inevitable, says North Korean dictator

Member states must intensify trust-building among conflicting parties, provide horizons for dialogue despite prevailing differences, says Tok Mat

From earthquakes, floods to impeachment, Bangkok has had a tough year