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The United States has reiterated its commitment to deepening defence ties with Malaysia, according to Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin following discussions with US Ambassador to ASEAN Kevin Kim during the 37th MILOPS conference in Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia's Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin has reaffirmed the government's commitment to its longstanding policy of not recognising Israel, defending recent expulsions of Israeli nationals and dismissing US Congressional calls to review military aid.
Fifty-eight Malaysian NGOs have formally protested to the US Embassy against Congressional pressure demanding Malaysia revoke its policy barring Israeli citizens, arguing the demand violates national sovereignty.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has firmly rejected claims that Hamas members received military training in Malaysia, stating the allegations lack factual basis. He also disclosed that he informed US President Donald Trump about his previous meeting with a Hamas leader.
Malaysia has formally restated its policy of not recognising Israel to the United States government, with Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan defending the stance after the US State Department summoned the Malaysian ambassador.
South Korea's National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac has dismissed suggestions that an ongoing dispute with US-listed e-commerce firm Coupang is disrupting wider diplomatic ties, emphasizing that Seoul remains committed to trade and security consultations with Washington.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has rejected criticism from eight US congressmen over Malaysia's decades-old ban on Israeli nationals entering the country, emphasizing national sovereignty and commitment to Palestinian rights.
Malaysia must maintain its principled stance on Palestinian rights while using restrained diplomacy to address the Network School controversy and concerns raised by US lawmakers, according to Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng.
France has firmly rejected US criticism of the International Criminal Court, defending the institution as essential for prosecuting individuals responsible for the world's gravest crimes rather than threatening state sovereignty.
Donald Trump expressed no regret during talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi over three Indian sailors killed in a US missile strike on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, sparking anger in India.