Recent developments in Syria include the rescue of a disabled woman from a well, ongoing humanitarian aid efforts, and the search for solutions to energy challenges. Protests also erupt against Israeli proposals. Read more...

Malaysia grapples with Facebook loan scams and cooking oil shortages in Johor, while simultaneously expanding paddy fields to boost rice production. The ringgit sees gains amid global economic uncertainty. Read more...

This week's political headlines include Malaysia's efforts to combat cooking oil shortages, a French spy chief's sentencing, and calls for harmony in Malaysia. Read more...