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India blocked Telegram in mid-June citing concerns over leaked NEET exam papers being traded on the platform. The messaging app has challenged the ban in court, claiming the government misrepresented their discussions about content moderation capabilities.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump reported substantial headway in long-stalled bilateral trade negotiations at the G7 summit in France, with both leaders suggesting a deal is imminent.
The Philippine Senate has elected Senator Sherwin Gatchalian as its new president, replacing Alan Peter Cayetano after a dramatic shift in legislative alliances that saw a key senator change sides.
Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has called for renewed commitment to both economic development and spiritual growth as the Islamic calendar enters 1448 Hijrah, while urging vigilance against rising crime.
Judges are establishing stricter boundaries around artificial intelligence use in legal briefs after attorneys submitted documents containing fabricated case citations and fundamentally flawed arguments, forcing the legal profession to rethink reliance on AI tools.
Telegram has challenged an Indian government order that temporarily blocked its service to combat exam fraud, filing a petition in court as reported by Bar and Bench.
Malaysian authorities have arrested and deported two Indian fugitives wanted in connection with a railway track bombing incident in Punjab, marking another successful law enforcement operation.
Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been arrested on corruption charges involving misuse of state funds for overseas military training, marking the latest escalation in the country's anti-corruption drive.
Vietnam has enacted Decree No. 208, requiring airlines to compensate passengers for flight delays exceeding 15 minutes, with enhanced obligations for longer disruptions. The regulation takes effect next month.
Thailand's Department of Special Investigation has launched Operation Shutdown the Laundering, raiding 24 locations across five provinces to dismantle an illegal forex trading network involving suspected pyramid schemes and money laundering.
Nepal's newly elected government, led by 36-year-old former rapper Balen Shah, is pursuing strategic engagement with both China and India to attract investment and stabilize the economy after Gen-Z protests ousted the previous administration.
Indonesian authorities have arrested a Singaporean man accused of masterminding a sophisticated underground vape manufacturing operation in Medan that generated at least US$565,000 in revenue by disguising products in Labubu collectible doll packaging.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed that Malaysia will not sacrifice its legal principles or enforcement standards in pursuit of closer ties with major powers, including China, while maintaining strategic partnerships.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is in Kazan for bilateral and multilateral talks with Russian officials, focusing on strengthening Asean-Russia ties, regional stability, and economic cooperation amid broader geopolitical tensions.
Thailand's government has expressed optimism about a potential US-Iran ceasefire, with officials believing it could ease energy costs, stabilize the global economy, and support stronger growth for Southeast Asia's second-largest economy.
Vietnamese police have arrested nine suspects and rescued more than 400 cats from a theft ring that targeted pets across southern Vietnam for meat sales. Over 40 animals have been returned to their owners.
Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta concluded a five-day special visit to Malaysia, emphasizing the countries' strong bilateral relations and expanding economic cooperation in Southeast Asia.