On 26 October 2024, the Deccan Herald reported, “Maldives discusses tourism sector prospects with India. The development comes days after Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, during his first bilateral visit to New Delhi, termed India as ‘one of the largest tourism source markets’ for his country and hoped that more Indian tourists would visit the archipelagic nation.” [Deccan Herald]
The arrival of two Chinese warships in Penang has sparked ongoing questions and criticisms directed at the government. Before the situation cooled, Malaysia hosted a Russian warship at the same state. The visit of the 83rd Task Force of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), aboard the Qi Jiguang Training Ship and the Jinggang Shan Ship on October 5, has raised numerous questions.
Under tight security in Islamabad, the 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit got underway with the usual fanfare. Attended by important powers like China, Russia, India, Pakistan, Iran and some Central Asian republics,