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Portugal Golden Visa—New Law To Extend Citizenship Timeline To Ten Years
The Algarve, Portugal—the government voted to extend the citizenship requirement to ten years of residency, from five. getty In a blow to the many people hoping to make Portugal their home and apply for European citizenship through the Portugal...
Fijian and Pacific cultures celebrated at milestone celebration
Fijian and greater Pacific workers together with their families and friends under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme gathered in Naracoorte to celebrate Fiji Day, marking Fiji’s 55th year of independence. Chief guest and Fiji’s...
Timor-Leste to become full member of ASEAN on Oct 26
SERI ISKANDAR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today confirmed that Timor-Leste will be officially made a full member of ASEAN on Oct 26. Anwar, who is also the ASEAN Chairman, said Malaysia, through the Foreign Ministry, is working hard...
Timor-Leste To Be Made Full Member Of ASEAN On Oct 26 - PM Anwar
SERI ISKANDAR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today confirmed that Timor-Leste will be officially made a full member of ASEAN on Oct 26. Anwar, who is also the ASEAN Chairman, said Malaysia, through the Foreign...
Philippines vs Timor-Leste Prediction and Betting Tips | 14th October 2025
The Philippines face off with Timor-Leste on Tuesday for their clash in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, looking to continue their unbeaten run. With two wins and a draw from three qualifying matches so far, the Azkals are currently leading the...
EFCC, Immigration Service deport 192 foreigners convicted of cybercrime in Lagos
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in collaboration with the Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS, and the Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS, has completed the deportation of 192 foreign nationals convicted of cyber-terrorism,...
Guterres calls for urgent Security Council reform
Mr. Guterres was speaking to ambassadors at the iconic venue in New York on United Nations Daymarking 80 years of its creation. He spoke via video link from Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital, in an open and lively debate on how the UN faces an uncertain...
Africa Is The World's 'Youngest' Region, Asia The 'Oldest'
The world’s population is aging, but not evenly. While some regions are growing older at an alarming pace, others remain remarkably young. In this graphic, Visual Capitalist's Marcus Lu maps the median age in every country, showing where...
EFCC, Immigration repatriate 192 foreign cybercrime convicts
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced the deportation of 192 foreign nationals convicted for cyber-terrorism, internet fraud, and other financial crimes in Lagos. According to a statement by Dele Oyewale, EFCC...
Finland’s Accession Into TAC A Bridge Linking Southeast Asia And Europe
By Nur Atiq Maisarah Suhaimi and Nursyabiha Sukri KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Finland’s accession to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC) represents more than a diplomatic formality; it also serves as a bridge linking...
Anwar confirms Timor-Leste to officially join Asean as full member on October 26
SERI ISKANDAR, Oct 11 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today confirmed that Timor-Leste will be officially made a full member of Asean on October 26. Anwar, who is also the Asean Chairman, said Malaysia, through the Foreign Ministry, is...
Anwar: Timor-Leste to be made full member of Asean on Oct 26
SERI ISKANDAR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim confirmed that Timor-Leste will be officially made a full member of Asean on Oct 26. Anwar, who is also the Asean Chairman, said Malaysia, through the Foreign Ministry, was working hard to...
General : Finland’s Accession Into TAC A Bridge Linking Southeast Asia And Europe
By Nur Atiq Maisarah Suhaimi and Nursyabiha Sukri KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Finland’s accession to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC) represents more than a diplomatic formality; it also serves as a bridge linking...
General : Timor-Leste To Be Made Full Member Of ASEAN On Oct 26 - PM Anwar
SERI ISKANDAR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today confirmed that Timor-Leste will be officially made a full member of ASEAN on Oct 26. Anwar, who is also the ASEAN Chairman, said Malaysia, through the Foreign...
Vietnamese PM's trip to Malaysia benefits both ASEAN cooperation, bilateral ties: Diplomat
Hanoi (VNA) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's trip to Malaysia for the 47th ASEAN Summit and related meetings in Kuala Lumpur carries great importance for both ASEAN and relations between Vietnam and Malaysia, stated Malaysian Deputy Ambassador...
PM's trip to Malaysia benefits both ASEAN cooperation, bilateral ties: Diplomat
HÀ NỘI - Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính's trip to Malaysia for the 47th ASEAN Summit and related meetings in Kuala Lumpur carries great importance for both ASEAN and relations between Việt Nam and Malaysia, stated Malaysian Deputy Ambassador to...
ASEAN Friendship Concert 2025 Highlights Spirit Of Regional Unity Through Music And Culture
By Marfika Adnan Haris Fadzilah KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Friendship Concert 2025 to be held at the Seri Angkasa Auditorium here tomorrow night is expected to see a historic staging of artistes from ASEAN countries, including...
Can Timor-Leste Transition from an ASEAN Observer to a Regional Contributor?
Twenty-three years after its independence, Timor-Leste confronts fundamental questions as it prepares to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at the bloc’s summit later this month: namely, what value does it bring to regional...
Princess Sirindhorn honors outstanding educators at 6th Princess Maha Chakri Award Ceremony
Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn presided over the hybrid ceremony on October 15, 2025, recognizing 14 exceptional teachers from ASEAN countries, Timor-Leste, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Mongolia for their transformative impact on...