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Malaysia govt coup plot probe: Wife of ex-finance minister Zainuddin believed to be in Europe

On Feb 28,  Na’imah Abdul Khalid dismissed claims of a plot to topple the government as “false, preposterous and even laughable”.
On Feb 28,  Na’imah Abdul Khalid dismissed claims of a plot to topple the government as “false, preposterous and even laughable”.

Searching for Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar’s capital of confusion

Aung San Suu Kyi was jailed after a military coup in 2021 and has not been seen publicly since.
Aung San Suu Kyi was jailed after a military coup in 2021 and has not been seen publicly since.

Myanmar mourns as post-coup conflict death toll hits 100,000

(FILES) This photo taken on March 6, 2025 shows an Urban Revolution Front (URF) soldier in front of gravestones of two URF soldiers killed by a Myanmar military drone attack in the forest near Moe Bye in Myanmar's eastern Shan State. More than 100,000 people have been killed across all sides in Myanmar since a military coup five years ago triggered civil war, a conflict monitor said July 1, 2026. (Photo by AFP)
(FILES) This photo taken on March 6, 2025 shows an Urban Revolution Front (URF) soldier in front of gravestones of two URF soldiers killed by a Myanmar military drone attack in the forest near Moe Bye in Myanmar's eastern Shan State. More than 100,000 people have been killed across all sides in Myanmar since a military coup five years ago triggered civil war, a conflict monitor said July 1, 2026. (Photo by AFP)

Deignan becomes sports director for British Cycling road team

Myanmar detains US businessman who wrote about military coup, sources say

UN may put Cyprus peace plan forward this year, Cypriot president says

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides, who leads Cyprus's Greek Cypriot community, and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman pose for a picture during a meeting in the UN buffer zone of the capital Nicosia, Cyprus February 24, 2026. REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides, who leads Cyprus's Greek Cypriot community, and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman pose for a picture during a meeting in the UN buffer zone of the capital Nicosia, Cyprus February 24, 2026. REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou

Myanmar complains over pariah treatment in ASEAN grouping

Myanmar’s coup leader turned president Min Aung Hlaing holding an 11,000-carat ruby in Naypyitaw, after it was found at a gem tract in Mogok in Mandalay.
Myanmar’s coup leader turned president Min Aung Hlaing holding an 11,000-carat ruby in Naypyitaw, after it was found at a gem tract in Mogok in Mandalay.

US calls for Suu Kyi's immediate release as she is moved to house arrest

Aung San Suu Kyi remains massively popular inside Myanmar, but has been held almost completely incommunicado as her family warned of her ailing health.
Aung San Suu Kyi remains massively popular inside Myanmar, but has been held almost completely incommunicado as her family warned of her ailing health.

Mali junta battles ‘terrorist groups’ amid intense fighting

A soldier mans his post during an attack on Mali’s main military base outside the capital Bamako, on April 25, 2026.
A soldier mans his post during an attack on Mali’s main military base outside the capital Bamako, on April 25, 2026.

Myanmar president seeks peace talks within 100 days, rebels reject offer

FILE PHOTO: Myanmar's junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who ousted the elected government in a coup on February 1, presides an army parade on Armed Forces Day in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, March 27, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Myanmar's junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who ousted the elected government in a coup on February 1, presides an army parade on Armed Forces Day in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, March 27, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.