ISTANBUL, May 15 — The United States (US) has secured investments worth US$10 trillion (RM42.8 trillion) as a result of President Donald Trump’s Middle East tour this week.

MOSCOW, May 9 — Russia marked the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two on Friday with a parade attended by China's Xi Jinping amid tight security to guard against Ukrainian attacks after three years of devastating war.

TAIPEI, Feb 28 — Taiwan’s Defence Ministry said today that the history of World War II shows aggression and expansion will end in failure, responding to Chinese comments that the island would come into Beijing’s hands sooner or later.

TOKYO, Jan 1 — Emperor Naruhito of Japan expressed hope in his New Year's address that 2025, which will mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, would be a year dedicated to efforts to promote peace and to have people recognise each other's differences, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti.

SEOUL, Nov 26 — After boycotting a memorial event organised by Tokyo, South Korea held its own yesterday to remember compatriots forced to work in a Japanese mine during World War II, highlighting lingering sensitivities between the key United States allies.

SINGAPORE, Sept 26 — The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Explosive Ordnance Disposal team will carry out an on-site controlled disposal of a 100-kilogramme World War II aerial bomb today.