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INSIGHT: Arrest of Istanbul Mayor Sparks Largest Anti-Government Protests in Turkey Since 2013

Turkey faces widespread protests after the imprisonment of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, President Erdoğan's main political rival, raising concerns about democratic backsliding and triggering economic uncertainty amid government crackdown on media and protesters.

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THE MERIDIAN: Malaysia at the Crossroads of U.S.-China Tech Rivalry

Malaysia faces dual pressures: U.S. demands over Nvidia chip controls and MAHB cyberattack, while Trump administration struggles with fallout from Signal breach. Regional tensions heighten as Chinese hackers target Asian telecoms.

INSIGHT: Armed Forces Law Revision in Indonesia Sparks Renewed Protests

THE MERIDIAN: Trump's Return to the White House and What to Expect

Trump's projected return sparks Chinese business exodus to Southeast Asia, while Washington's silence over attacks on Malaysian peacekeepers signals deeper shifts. Both trends push Malaysia and its neighbours to recalibrate relations as American reliability wanes.

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