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No formal talks between US, China defence chiefs at Shangri-La Dialogue Day 1, but a friendly handshake
US defence secretary and Chinese defence minister shook hands and exchanged brief greetings.
Former Malaysian PM Mahathir questioned by police over Malay Proclamation campaign, says lawyer
Police said that investigations are ongoing.
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Singaporean bus driver pleads not guilty to misuse of subsidised diesel in Johor Bahru
Diesel, like sugar and chicken, is a controlled good in Malaysia.
June 3 2023
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Asian Insider
Strained US-China ties, security blocs to dominate Shangri-La Dialogue
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will give the keynote address at Asia's top security summit this year.
Relations sour between Indonesia’s two most influential leaders in ruling party, say sources
At the centre of tensions is the selection of a vice-presidential candidate to run with PDI-P’s Ganjar Pranowo.
Mahathir says he is willing to work with former foe Muhyiddin to champion Malay cause
In response, Muhyiddin said he is ready to work with Dr Mahathir to defend the Malays and Islam.
India, Cambodia seek to deepen defence ties
Cambodian King's visit to India signifies a growing momentum in ties with the South Asian nation.
Climate Change
Humans have blown past key limits for earth’s stability, scientists say
They suggest using biodiversity metrics to limit the destruction of species and ecosystems.
Global additions of renewable power capacity to rise by a third in 2023: IEA
The world is set to add a record-breaking amount of renewables to electricity systems.
Chinese island sets blueprint for an all-electric future by 2030
EV charging points are usually a kilometre or two away from each other in urban areas.
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