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Perez wins Real Madrid vote to extend reign after rare election challenge

‘The ground is shifting somewhat’: ASEAN does not want an isolated Myanmar, says Thai foreign minister

Engagement is the best path towards peace and Myanmar’s eventual reintegration into the regional bloc, said Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow in an interview with CNA’s Saksith Saiyasombut.

Thailand to appoint conciliators for UN-backed mediation with Cambodia, foreign minister says

Operator charged over living conditions such as faulty urinals, damaged walls in foreign worker dormitory

Communal toilets at the dormitory contained a broken squatting pan, faulty urinals and a hole in a corroded ceiling, according to charge sheets.

Commentary: It may be time to rethink Singapore’s Foreign Sports Talent Scheme and its future

If the Foreign Sports Talent Scheme is to play a continued role, looking only at short-term achievements - specifically in securing medals - risks missing the larger picture, says RSIS’ Lam Teng Si who was a former national youth table tennis player.

Iran FM says 'no tangible progress' in talks but Trump says deal close

Despite comments by Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi that "no tangible progress" had been made in negotiations, US President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House that the Iran talks could yield a result "over the weekend".

EU Parliament to switch to French search engine from Google in tech sovereignty push

Growing foreign electorate puts voting rights in focus at South Korea's local polls

South Korea allows certain foreign nationals to vote in local elections - those aged 18 or older who have held permanent residency status for at least three years are eligible to cast ballots.

Türkiye, Singapore among countries rejecting ‘strategic resignation’ amid global disorder, says Turkish foreign minister

Speaking at a special lecture in Singapore, Minister Hakan Fidan touched on Israel and the Middle East conflict, finding alternative connectivity routes to the Straits of Hormuz and Ankara’s foreign policy approach in Southeast Asia.

Woman and child locked on MBS balcony during robbery; three arrested after Shanghai-bound flight recalled

The woman was allegedly brought to a hotel room in Marina Bay Sands, where she believed she would be exchanging S$50,000 for foreign currency.

China expands curbs on foreign deals, tech transfer after Meta-Manus block

The framework, which takes effect Jul 1, provides a comprehensive and formalised legal basis for China to force the unwinding of completed overseas transactions.

EU says won't be 'neutral mediator' between Ukraine and Russia

EU foreign ministers debated Europe’s possible role in future peace talks between Ukraine and Russia amid stalled US-led efforts to end the war.

Foreign investors buy Japanese stocks for eighth week on AI rally

Russia threatens more strikes on Kyiv, urges foreigners to leave city

"We are warning foreign citizens, including personnel of diplomatic missions and international organisations, to leave the city as soon as possible," said Russia's foreign ministry.

As Indonesia, Malaysia mull tougher visa rules to counter foreign criminals and scammers, what are potential drawbacks?

Indonesia and Malaysia are considering tighter visa and immigration rules to combat criminal networks and scam syndicates that make use of foreigners, but experts caution that there are diplomatic and economic costs to consider.

US Secretary of State Rubio starts first visit to India on heels of US-China summit

He will also take part in a meeting of foreign ministers of the so-called Quad - Australia, India, Japan and the US - four democracies seen as a counterweight to China's presence in the Indian Ocean.

From Anwar warning to US$250m claim - what’s behind Malaysia’s response to Norway’s scrapped missile deal?

The strength of Malaysia’s case will depend on whether export approval was explicitly tied to delivery of the missiles, and what remedies exist if a sovereign government blocks the transfer, says an analyst.

Thailand cuts visa-free stays, citing crime by foreigners

The new visa-free duration would be decided on a country-by-country basis, with most foreign nationals granted stays of up to 30 days, while some could receive only 15 days, said Thailand's tourism minister.