Asia’s growth and trade are ‘resilient,’ says head of China-led AIIB

TOKYO — The head of the China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is optimistic about the resilience of Asia’s economic growth despite global uncertainty stemming from the U.S.-China trade war and Washington’s turn away from international cooperation. Jin Liqun, president of the investment bank, was speaking at Nikkei’s Future of Asia forum, which kicked off … Read more

Never in doubt, says Enzo Maresca, about thing that was very much in doubt

If you ever doubted Enzo Maresca and this Chelsea team’s ability to deliver Champions League football back to Stamford Bridge, well, then he has just one teeny tiny little itty-bitty minuscule thing he’d like to ask from you. It’s nothing big, really. No, really. Just a small favor. It’s simply … how to say … … Read more

Anwar says he wrote to Trump to propose US-Asean meeting

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) walks with Asean leaders, including Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (left) and the Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah (right), who are in Malaysia for the 46th Asean Summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) today. — Bernama pic Monday, 26 May 2025 10:10 AM MYT … Read more

‘I love the manager, I love the team’ — Harry Kane says he wants to remain at Bayern Munich for the ‘foreseeable future’

When one looks back at the last 10 years of transfers, there have been a lot of very strange transfers in world football. But one of the strangest of that strange bunch has to be Harry Edward Kane leaving Tottenham Hotspur and the Premier League to join Bayern Munich. Kane uprooted his family life, his … Read more

Namfrel says ‘nothing unusual’ in midterm polls, ‘enough safeguards to system’

MANILA, Philippines — The National Citizens’ Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL) National Chairman Angel Averia Jr. said on Friday that there were “enough safeguards to the system” to ensure that no election-related fraud happened during the midterm elections. “Based on our observation, there is nothing unusual,” he added during Namfrel’s media briefing at the Asia … Read more

Duterte shrugs off complaint, says case ‘planted’

MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte said the evidence in the case that was filed against him was “planted.” The lawmaker, who visited his father and former president Rodrigo Duterte at the Scheveningen Prison in The Hague, Netherlands, was reacting to a complaint filed against him by Davao businessman Kristone John Patria who … Read more

Indonesia Says Gaza Evacuation Plan Faces Technical Hurdles, But Commitment Remains

Jakarta. Indonesia has reaffirmed its readiness to welcome civilians from war-torn Gaza, but the government admitted on Monday that carrying out such an evacuation would be technically challenging and require extensive international coordination. Speaking to reporters at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta, Presidential Spokesman Prasetyo Hadi said the government continues to monitor the situation closely … Read more

Noemi Admits Denying Paternity: “Not Ready at 30”

Navigating Mental Wellness: A Musician’s Journey and Broader Implications Mental health challenges are increasingly recognized as a significant factor influencing personal and professional lives. Recently, a prominent singer… The post Noemi Admits Denying Paternity: “Not Ready at 30” appeared first on NewsyList. Source link

No Problem if Prabowo Picks Non-Diplomat for US Envoy, Dino Patti Says

Jakarta. A former senior diplomat said Thursday that it wouldn’t be a problem if President Prabowo Subianto picks a non-career diplomat to fill in the vacant US envoy post as Indonesia tries to negotiate Washington’s reciprocal tariffs. US President Donald Trump’s latest tariff salvo has brought to public attention the vacant ambassadorial seat in Washington … Read more

Australian PM says he trusts Trump, Xi during debate with election rival

MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he had no reason not to trust the US President Donald Trump or Chinese President Xi Jinping while debating his rival on Wednesday ahead of the May 3 election. Albanese and opposition leader Peter Dutton faced off in a televised debate when Australian Broadcasting Corp. moderator, … Read more