The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has ordered an investigation into Saudi Arabia's claims that drones attacking the kingdom were launched by Iran-aligned groups operating from Iraqi soil, signalling Baghdad's response to regional tensions.
Malaysia's embassy in Qatar has issued security advisories to its citizens, urging them to follow local authority instructions and steer clear of military installations as tensions escalate across the Gulf region.
Top Chinese and Philippine diplomats will hold their first bilateral meeting in two years at an Asean foreign ministers gathering in Manila this week, as relations deteriorate over South China Sea disputes and Taiwan.
Jordan's state broadcaster reported activation of air raid sirens across multiple regions Sunday following reports of Iranian missile launches toward the coastal city of Aqaba, with Israeli and Jordanian forces claiming successful interceptions.
The Philippine government has strongly condemned an AI-generated video by China Daily that depicted Filipinos as monkeys, demanding its removal and describing the imagery as racist and deeply offensive propaganda.
Bahrain has not accessed a $5.3 billion currency swap with the UAE despite economic pressures from regional conflict, according to the country's development minister. The kingdom is simultaneously working to restore its cancelled Formula One Grand Prix to the 2024 calendar.