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...
White House: Biden will travel to Europe for Ukraine talks.
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Pakistan Economic Survey 2022/23: Challenges, Growth, and Government Commitment
The Pakistan Economic Survey 2022/23 sheds light on the challenges encountered by Pakistan's economy and the notable growth witnessed throughout the fiscal year. Discover...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Ukraine Warns of Escalation to World War III Amid Congress Aid...
Ukraine, 22 April, 2024 As the US Congress deliberates over a long-stalled foreign aid bill, Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal issues a stark warning:...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
‘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...
The US, EU sign data transfer deal to ease privacy concerns
BRUSSELS: The European Union and the United States made a breakthrough in their years-long battle over the privacy of data. That flows across the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Meets with President Biden in Historic...
The Oval Office Meeting: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Meets President Biden
In the historic Oval Office of The White House, UK Prime Minister Rishi...
The US hits Russia with ‘war crimes’ sanctions, Europe following.
WASHINGTON USA: The U.S. rolled out a new wave of financial sanctions on Wednesday against Russia. That President Joe Biden said would place a...
China’s claim on Spratly violated Philippine sovereign rights, World court says
The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) said that the Philippine sovereign rights were violated by China as it illicitly claimed jurisdiction over the Spratly Islands. In 2016, the tribunal officially declared that the Philippines has exclusive sovereign rights over the controversial West Philippine Sea (South China Sea), clearly invalidating China’s “nine-dash” demarcation line. Documents released by the world […]
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Budget 2023 will be among the focus for the 15th parliament...
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...
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...
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...
EU slams ‘war crimes’ in Ukraine but new sanctions unlikely
BRUSSELS Belgium: European Union countries accused the Russian armed forces of committing war crimes in Ukraine. But appeared unlikely to impose new sanctions on...
“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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
A New War? China cuts emergency medical supply orders, blocking...
The world’s two largest economies seem to be engaged in another battle, this time it’s not about trading, but about the purchase and delivery...
US forces returning to Philippines to counter China threats
More than 30 years after the closure of its sizable bases there, the US has been taking steps to rebuild its military power in...