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Iranian Soleimani’s death served “American Justice,” says President Trump
US President Donald Trump gained support from countrymen when he defended that the killing of Iranian’s top military commander was prompted by a “bold...
The Dystopian Dance of Wealth and Politics
Step into the dystopian intersection of wealth and politics, where an alarming surge of financial resources shapes the trajectory of US politics. Explore the nuanced role of influential billionaires in fortifying neofascism and the consequential impact on the delicate balance of democracy.
Australia wards off recession through $11 billion stimulus package
The Government of Australia has recently unveiled a stimulus package worth $11.4 billion (A$17.6 billion) designed to curb recession due to the economic impact...
Activists stage global climate protest, slam Ukraine war.
Berlin Germany: Climate activists staged the 10th series of worldwide protests. To demand that leaders take stronger action against global warming. With some linking...
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan protests to the U.S. about alleged...
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said his government handed an official protest to the U.S. embassy on Friday over what it called...
North Korea steals $1.6bn in cyber attacks
As it strives to fund its weapons programme, North Koreahas stolen a total amount of $1.6bn ($AU2.4bn) through cyber-attacks targeting crypto-forex exchanges and banks.In...
UN to vote on suspending Russia from the rights council.
UNITED NATIONS: The U.N. General Assembly will vote on whether to suspend Russia from the U.N.’s premier human rights body. The move was initiated...
‘No city anymore’: Mariupol survivors take train to safety.
LVIV, Ukraine: The heat on the train was as thick as the anxiety. Ukrainian survivors of one of the most brutal sieges in modern...
Hundreds Of thousands hit Pakistani streets to protest Imran Khan’s ouster
Pakistan: Huge rallies were held in cities across the South Asian country in favor of the ex-premier and against "foreign interference." A day after...
New rules for companies on climate risks proposed by SEC.
WASHINGTON USA: Companies would be required to disclose the greenhouse gas emissions they produce. And how climate risk affects their business under new rules...
“Coronavirus is China’s fault,” say global officials
The uncontrollable spread of the coronavirus infections has resulted to a global shock, with stock markets tumbling, businesses shutting, supply chains closing, food and...
Putin wants ‘unfriendly countries’ to pay rubles for gas.
MOSCOW Russia: President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia will demand that “unfriendly″ countries pay for Russian natural gas exports only in rubles from now...
US seeks tighter UN sanctions after N. Korea missile test
SEOUL, South Korea: The United States called for tougher U.N. sanctions after North Korea said it test-fired its biggest intercontinental ballistic missile to date....
EU eyes Russian officials, banks, industry for sanctions.
BRUSSELS: As part of a fresh wave of sanctions meant to increase pressure on Moscow over its involvement in the crisis in Ukraine. The...
UN chief: Don’t let Russia crisis fuel climate destruction.
BERLIN Germany: Countries scrambling to replace Russian oil, gas, and coal supplies with any available alternative. May fuel the world’s “mutually assured destruction” through...
A Paradigm Shift in Argentine Politics
Delve into the political upheaval in Argentina as Javier Milei secures an unprecedented victory, promising a paradigm shift. Witness the jubilant scenes in Buenos Aires, reflecting a collective desire for bold change and a departure from conventional politics.
Russian strikes hit western Ukraine as offensive widens
LVIV, Ukraine: Russia widened its military offensive in Ukraine on Friday, striking airfields in the west and an industrial city in the east. A...
US and China vowed to resolve economic disputes through comprehensive dialogue
Apart from inking the Phase 1 trade deal between the United States and China on January 15, the two nations have also agreed to...
Unprecedented Alliance: Philippines and U.S. Unveil Joint Maritime Defense Operations
Witness a historic moment as the Philippines and the United States unveil joint maritime and air patrols to address escalating tensions in the South China Sea. Discover the historical significance and the strengthened defense alliance in this illuminating account.
The U.S. imposes fresh sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine invasion.
BRUSSELS/WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday imposed fresh sanctions on Russia. Targeting dozens of Russian defense companies. Hundreds of members of its parliament, and...
The US to seek Russia’s suspension from Human Rights Council.
BUCHAREST, Romania: The United States plans to seek a suspension of Russia from its seat on the U.N.’s top human rights body. Pointing to...
IMF set to provide $2.9 billion to help crisis-hit Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka: The International Monetary Fund has reached a preliminary agreement to provide Sri Lanka with $2.9 billion, over four years to help...
NATO planes to be sent to Romania to eye Russian activity
Romania’s BUCHAREST: NATO announced that it would send three surveillance aircraft to Romania the next week. The purpose is to conduct reconnaissance flights and...
Ukraine war drives the US, EU deal to undercut Russian energy
BRUSSELS: With stunning speed, Russia’s war in Ukraine is driving Western Europe into the outstretched arms of the United States again. Especially apparent when...
Biden bans Russian oil, warns of higher prices at US pumps.
WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden announced that the U.S. will ban all Russian oil imports. Toughening the toll on Russia’s economy in retaliation for its...
Biased party-line votes lead Trump’s bogus impeachment
In a last-ditch effort, outgoing Democrat congressmen voted to embarrass the United States of America and its people with the bogus impeachment of President...
Taiwan President wants China to “face reality and show respect”
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen said that China needs to accept the fact that her country has long been sovereign.
"We're...
Intel unveils $88B chipmaking expansion plan for Europe
LONDON UK: U.S. chipmaker Intel unveiled plans on Tuesday to invest up to 80 billion euros ($88 billion) across Europe. As part of an...
President Trump boasts US’ investment boom in Ohio rally
Speaking in front of thousands of supporters during a campaign rally held Thursday night in Toledo, Ohio, US President Donald Trump shared that his...
Biden pledges new Ukraine aid warns Russia on chemical weapons.
BRUSSELS Belgium: President Joe Biden and Western allies pledged new sanctions and humanitarian aid. In response to Vladimir Putin’s assault on Ukraine. But their...
‘No mercy’: Mariupol bombing compared to Nazi war crimes.
MEDYKA, Poland: The president of Poland compared Russia’s attacks on Ukraine to Nazi forces during World War II. Saying that besieged Mariupol looks like...
Three Malaysian execs face money laundering charges
Former Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA) Chairman Tan Sri Shahrir Abdul Samad and former International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan were arrested on...
Asia stocks extend losses as Ukraine war, China’s Covid-19 surge hit...
SYDNEY: Asian stocks were in the red on Tuesday as surging COVID-19 cases in China hit the confidence of investors. Who is already worried...
Wins for pro-Putin leaders buttress autocracies in Europe.
BUDAPEST, Hungary: After two nationalist European strongmen won overwhelming victories in elections on Sunday. One of the first foreign leaders to congratulate both were...
UK inflation hits a 30-year high of 6.2% as Sunak readies...
LONDON UK: British inflation shot up faster than expected last month to hit a new 30-year high. Worsening a historic squeeze on household finances...
UK regulator revokes license of Russia-backed broadcaster RT.
LONDON UK: Britain’s communications regulator revoked the license of the state-funded Russian broadcaster RT amid concern that its coverage of the war in Ukraine...
Russia’s invasion drives NATO rethink of Europe force stance.
Brussels, Belgium: In an underground archive below NATO’s headquarters lies a key document. That sets out the vision of both NATO and Russia about...
Ex-Indian President alarmed on the rise of bank scandals
India's ex-President Pranab Mukherjee said he is extremely alarmed that their country's economy is shaken by series of financial scandals that continue to arise. During...
Asian shares rise ahead of Fed decision on rate hike
TOKYO Japan: Asian shares rose as investors awaited a widely anticipated decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve on interest rate policy.
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225...
EU and UK hit Russia with wider sanctions that target luxury
BRUSSELS Belgium: EU and UK hit Russia with more sanctions this time victim is Pure-bred horses, truffles, a soccer club owner, and a media...
Zelenskyy evokes Holocaust as he appeals to Israel for aid.
JERUSALEM Israel: Ukraine’s president called on Israel to take a stronger stand against Russia. Delivering an emotional appeal that compared Russia’s invasion of his...
Budget 2023 will be among the focus for the 15th Malaysian...
KUALA LUMPUR: Before Budget 2023, the first topic to be debate in the Parliament session will be important. The parliment debate under Prime Minister Datuk...
Croatia sets run off for presidential post as no candidate wins...
For the second time in a row, Croatians need to choose their next President during the scheduled runoff on January 5. This, after no...
Biden’s China ‘pivot’ complicated by Russia’s war in Ukraine.
WASHINGTON USA: President Joe Biden set out to finally complete the “pivot to Asia.” A long-sought adjustment of U.S. foreign policy to better reflect...
HSBC Bank in shaky relationship with Chinese Government
HSBC bank is in trouble with the Chinese government after it was learned they turned over documents to the US government in its prosecution...
Council of Europe expels Russia from human rights body.
STRASBOURG, France: The Council of Europe on Wednesday expelled Russia from the continent’s foremost human rights body in an unprecedented move over Moscow’s invasion...
Hongkong banks sent out ads calling for calm
The protests in Hongkong are having a negative effect on the
tourism and economy that local banks have placed full-page ads in newspapers
imploring the restoration...
Despite criticisms, Facebook maintains policy on political ads
Social media site Facebook announced that it would stick on its policy allowing political ads on its platform despite criticisms that politicians only use...
Biden will travel to Europe for Ukraine talks: White House
WASHINGTON USA: — President Joe Biden will travel to Europe next week for face-to-face talks with European leaders about the Russian invasion of Ukraine,...
Two more international banks tied to Huawei technologies case
The US Citigroup Inc. and French bank BNP Paribas were reportedly involved in the escalating trade war of the US and China.
The recently released...
Russians shift focus from Kyiv, scaling back goals in war?
WASHINGTON USA: Russian forces in Ukraine seem to have shifted their focus from a ground offensive aimed at Kyiv the capital. Instead, prioritize what...
Taiwan’s Air Force General went missing after helicopter crash landing
Taiwan's top military
official Shen Yi-ming was among the three individuals reported missing after their
helicopter made an emergency landing in northern Taipei.
In an interview, the...
What to expect next as US-China trade deal gets inked
Investors across the globe can now expect a "fair and reciprocal trade" said US President Donald Trump as his country’s deal with China finally got...
The U.S. reinstates 352 product exclusions from China tariffs.
WASHINGTON USA: The U.S. Trade Representative's office said on Wednesday it has reinstated 352 expired product exclusions from U.S. "Section 301" tariffs on Chinese...
China and Russia scolded by the US for failure to condemn...
The United States slammed China and Russia for blocking the condemnation of the recent attack on the American Embassy in Baghdad.
US
officials were angered as China...
Israel’s PM Netanyahu wins landslide victory despite corruption charges
The embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed
a “giant victory” after capturing 72% of votes in a primary election for
leadership of the ruling Likud party.
Despite...
Mexican leader slams predecessors for allowing drug lord “El Chapo” hold...
Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, in his year-end address, criticized the preceding administrations for allowing imprisoned drug lord Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzman wield...
Microsoft CEO’s comment on India’s Citizenship Law drew backlash
Speaking at a Microsoft event in New York, the company CEO Satya Nadella expressed his remarks on the new Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) of...
Iraq president offers to resign after rejecting PM candidate
Iraq’s President Barham Saleh
rejected to name Iran-backed Governor Asaad al-Eidani as their country’s next
prime minister in his hope “to avoid more bloodshed and in...
Hong Kong protesters returned to streets on Christmas Day
Shouting popular slogans
"Liberate Hong Kong” and “Revolution of our times,” hundreds of protesters
in Hong Kong once again took to the streets on Christmas Day....
Boris Johnson: Russian win would bring ‘age of intimidation’
LONDON UK: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was a “turning point for the world.” Arguing that a victory...
25 dead in India’s Citizenship Law protests
India has experienced a bloody holiday because at least 25 people were reportedly killed in the violence and more than 260 police personnel have...
Tsai Ing- Wen claims victory in Taiwan presidential race anew
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-Wen has secured her second term in office following a landslide victory in the January 11 elections.
Tsai, who represented the...
UK gov’t denies claims about overpriced HS2 railways
The Government of the United Kingdom downgraded Deputy Chair Lord Berkeley’s claims that the development of the High Speed 2 (HS2) project has an...
Union President arrested amid conspiracy charge
Massachusetts State Police Union Ex-President and a Beacon Hill lobbyist were separately arrested at their homes for allegedly committing bribery schemes.It was the Federal...
EU Member Brussels to revive blacklist money laundering states
Brussels is set to reintroduced a blacklist of non-EU
countries that are tied to money laundering that was previously blocked by the
EU capital when Saudi...
World Bank official says war-driven oil price hikes to slash growth...
WASHINGTON: Persistent high oil prices prompted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could cut a full percentage point off the growth of large oil-importing developing...
Poland orders expulsion of 45 Russians suspected of spying.
WARSAW, Poland: Poland ordered the expulsion of 45 Russians whom the government identified as intelligence officers. Using their diplomatic status as cover to operate...
Trudeau reaches deal to keep his party in power till 2025
Toronto Canada: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his Liberal Party has reached an agreement with the opposition New Democratic Party. That would keep his...
Boris Johnson: Russian win would bring ‘age of intimidation’
LONDON UK: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was a “turning point for the world.” Arguing that a victory...
Biden Urges Congress to Expedite Aid for Israel and Ukraine Amid...
President Biden urges Congress to swiftly pass legislation providing military and humanitarian aid to Israel and Ukraine amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East and Eastern Europe.
Palestine’s Bleak Future: Reflections after Six Months of Conflict
Amidst the devastation of the Israel-Palestine conflict, questions arise about the ability of both Israelis and Palestinians to maintain their humanity. The resurgence of the Jewish ultra-right in Israel and the ongoing violence deepen the divide, leaving the future of Palestine uncertain.
Ukraine Sounds Alarm for Global Conflict Amid Congressional Standoff over Aid
Ukraine's prime minister warns of dire consequences if US Congress fails to pass critical foreign aid legislation, underscoring the potential for global conflict amid escalating tensions with Russia.