Malaysia's king to consult with rulers amid talk of emergency

Malaysia's king to consult with rulers amid talk of emergency

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia’s King Al-Sultan Abdullah will consult with other rulers to discuss proposals by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, the palace said on Saturday, after sources told Reuters the premier had asked the king to declare a state of emergency.
In Asia, Pompeo expected to bolster allies against China

In Asia, Pompeo expected to bolster allies against China

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State of Mike Pompeo is flying to India next week to strengthen strategic ties with a nation that is locked in a military standoff with China, in Washington’s latest effort to bolster allies against Beijing.