Canada, Philippines to deepen trade, defence ties: PM Mark Carney
KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday, October 26, 2025 (WNP): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to deepening its partnership with the Philippines, emphasizing shared goals in trade, security, and people-to-people ties. In a statement issued ahead of planned high-level talks on his social media account ‘X’, Prime Minister Carney noted that Canada and the Philippines “share a close relationship...
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim praises U.S. President for mediating Cambodia-Thailand peace deal
KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday, October 26, 2025 (WNP): Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has lauded the President of the United States for his pivotal role in facilitating the historic peace agreement between Cambodia and Thailand, marking a major diplomatic breakthrough in Southeast Asia. Speaking at a joint press briefing following the signing of the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords, Prime Minister Anwar...
Prime Minister Mark Carney vows to fast-track Canada-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement at regional summit
KUALA LUMPUR, Sunday, October 26, 2025 (WNP): Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney reaffirmed his government’s commitment to accelerating progress on the Canada-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (FTA) during the ASEAN Summit, emphasizing the immense potential of Southeast Asia’s rapidly expanding markets. Carney described the ASEAN region as a $5 trillion economy, highlighting it as one of the most dynamic and...
U.S. seeks to deepen strategic ties with Pakistan, Rubio says partnership not at India’s expense
NEW YORK, Sunday, October 26, 2025 (WNP): U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that Washington sees “a clear opportunity” to strengthen its strategic partnership with Pakistan — but stressed that this renewed engagement would not come at the cost of America’s longstanding relations with India. Speaking to journalists aboard his flight to Doha, Qatar, Rubio said the United...
