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Column: ASEAN-GCC-China cooperation a new "golden triangle" in global affairs

The three parties now have more incentive than ever to coordinate in the current geopolitical climate, as some major countries are pursuing confrontation and protectionism, making the list of divergent interests only growing longer.

by Julia Roknifard

A remarkable mechanism of multilateral cooperation is emerging as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), China and the Gulf Coop

(SP)MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-BADMINTON-MALAYSIA MASTERS-MEN'S DOUBLES-FINAL

(250525) -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 25, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Man Wei Chong (R)/Kai Wun Tee compete during the men's doubles final between Man Wei Chong/Kai Wun Tee of Malaysia and Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik of Malaysia at Malaysia Masters 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

(SP)MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-BADMINTON-MALAYSIA MASTERS-WOMEN'S DOUBLES-FINAL

(250525) -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 25, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Liu Shengshu/Tan Ning (L) celebrate winning the women's doubles final between Liu Shengshu/Tan Ning of China and Jia Yifan/Zhang Shuxian of China at the Malaysia Masters 2025 badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

Kidambi misses out on Malaysia Masters title, loses to Li Shi in final

Bukit Jalil [Malaysia], May 25 (ANI): Indian World Championships silver medalist shuttler Kidambi Srikanth missed out on the Malaysia Masters title, losing to China's Li Shi Feng in the title clash at Bukit Jalil on Sunday.

Kidambi, a former world number one, lost his first final in six years by 11-21, 9-21 in two successive games.

The former world number one has not secured a Badminton World Federation (

Hack fest in Moscow sparks BRICS cyber ties

Positive Hack Days 2025 has become the staging ground for a major deal between Indonesia and Russias top cybersecurity firm

BRICS countries believe that Russian cybersecurity experts are the best in the field according to Positive Technologies Global Educational Director, Yulia Danchina.

Positive Technologies (PT), the leading Russian information security company, organized the Positive Hac

INDONESIA-JAKARTA-CHINA-LI QIANG-VISIT-ARRIVAL

(250524) -- JAKARTA, May 24, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrives at Halim Perdanakusuma airport in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 24, 2025, for an official visit to Indonesia at the invitation of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. Following the visit, Li will also travel to Malaysia and attend the ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations)-GCC (the Gulf Cooperation Council)-China Summit in Kuala L

(SP)MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-BADMINTON-MALAYSIA MASTERS-WOMEN'S DOUBLES-SEMIFINALS

(250524) -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 24, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Apriyani Rahayu (R)/Febi Setianingrum compete during the women's doubles semifinal between Liu Shengshu/Tan Ning of China and Apriyani Rahayu/Febi Setianingrum of Indonesia at 2025 Malaysia Masters badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 24, 2025. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

Kidambi Srikanth advances to finals of Malaysia Masters 2025

Bukit Jalil [Malaysia], May 24 (ANI): Former world No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth reached his first World Tour Final of the Malaysia Masters 2025 badminton tournament in Bukit Jalil since 2019, after defeating Japan's Yushi Tanaka in the semi-final on Saturday, according to Olympics.com.

Currently ranked 65th in the badminton rankings, Srikanth defeated world No. 23 Yushi Tanaka 21-18, 24-22 in a hard-fought semi-final

China Sports Weekly (5.18-5.24)

BEIJING, May 23 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week:

1. Zhejiang Lions beat Beijing Ducks to win club's first-ever CBA title

After defeating the Beijing Ducks 125-118 in Game 6 to win the best-of-seven finals 4-2 on May 20, the Zhejiang Lions claimed their first-ever Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) title in the club's 20-year history.

"The

Feature: Slovenian honey sweetens more palates in China

"Slovenian honey is not just a product, but a symbol of our national heritage and the growing cooperation between Slovenia and China," said Meta Gvardjancic from Medex, a time-honored Slovenian honey brand.

NINGBO, China/LJUBLJANA, May 24 (Xinhua) -- A Carniolan honeybee may never leave its alpine home, yet the honey it produces can travel some 7,000 km to reach a Chinese dinner table -- symboliz

India's Kidambi Srikanth cruises to semi-finals of Malaysia Masters 2025

Bukit Jalil [Malaysia], May 24 (ANI): Former world No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth registered win over France's Toma Junior Popov in the quarterfinals and progressed to the semi-finals of the Malaysia Masters 2025 badminton tournament in Bukit Jalil, as reported by Olympics.com.

Currently ranked 65th in the badminton rankings, Srikanth came from behind in the decider to register a gritty 24-22, 17-21, 22-20 win over worl

"Made in India iPhones will still be cheaper in US, even with Trump's 25% tariff: GTRI Report

New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI): Even if the United States were to impose a 25 per cent tariff on iPhones manufactured in India, the total production cost would still be much lower if compared with manufacturing the devices in the U.S, according to a report by Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).

This comes amid a statement by U.S. President Donald Trump, threatening to impose 25 per cent tariffs on iPhones i

(SP)MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-BADMINTON MASTERS-MIXED DOUBLES

(250523) -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 23, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Feng Yanzhe(2nd R)/Huang Dongping (3rd R) of China greet Dechapol Puavaranukroh/Supissara Paewsampran(1st L) of Thailand after their mixed doubles quarterfinal at 2025 Malaysia Masters badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 23, 2025. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

Kidambi Srikanth storms into quarterfinals; HS Prannoy bows out of Malaysia Masters 2025

Bukit Jalil [Malaysia], May 23 (ANI): Ace Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth advanced into the quarter-finals of the men's singles event at the Malaysia Masters 2025 badminton tournament in Bukit Jalil, while HS Prannoy lost his pre-quarterfinals clash, as per Olympics.com.

Former world No. 1 Srikantth, currently 65th in the badminton rankings, endured a tough battle against Ireland's Nhat Nguyen before coming out

Malaysia's PM Anwar Ibrahim calls BRICS a 'cohesive force within the Global South,' pledges green agenda for ASEAN

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], May 22 (ANI): Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has described BRICS as a 'new initiative that represents a cohesive force within the Global South,' highlighting the group's potential to enhance cooperation among emerging economies in an interview with TV BRICS.

Anwar underlined Malaysia's commitment to strengthening ASEAN's regional and global engagement as the country prepares to a