KUALA LUMPUR -- The Malaysian government is committed to strengthening Malaysia-China relations with closer and more meaningful cooperation, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said as the two countries will mark the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties
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In a message to a souvenir book by the Malaysia-China Friendship Association (PPMC) to mark the anniversary of diplomatic ties, Mahathir said trade and investment growth between both countries had been meteoric, reported state news agency Bernama on Sunday. (Malaysia-China)

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MANILA -- The Philippine government confirmed on Sunday that it has banned all government officials and employees from making official trips to Canada, a move that the country is serious in diminishing diplomatic relations with Canada over the trash dispute.

The Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo issued a statement on Sunday that Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea issued a memorandum dated on May 20, "directing all department secretaries and heads of agencies, government-owned and controlled corporations and government financial institutions to refrain from issuing travel authorities for official trips to Canada." (Philippines-Canada)

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CANBERRA -- Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has revealed his new cabinet and the nation's new ambassadors to the United States and the United Nations.

Morrison on Sunday announced a new-look cabinet, including a record seven women and the first indigenous minister in Australian history, promising that it would focus on "service delivery" for Australians. (Australia-Cabinet)

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SYDNEY -- Embattled Papua New Guinea (PNG) Prime Minister Peter O'Neill announced his resignation in the capital city of Port Moresby on Sunday, after a series of ministers defected from his cabinet.

With a pending vote of no confidence scheduled for Monday, the leadership challenge was expected to gain the majority support of MPs and as a result, O'Neill cited the parliament's "need for change" as the reason for his departure. (Papua New Guinea-PM) Enditem

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