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Street fury and the failure of spin

Street fury and the failure of spin

Bruce Springsteen performs during a concert. His new song Streets of Minneapolis abandons metaphor in favour of direct political protest.…
Early warning of 'Apocalyptic Wasteland' in Gaza blocked by US envoys to Israel

Early warning of 'Apocalyptic Wasteland' in Gaza blocked by US envoys to Israel

US Agency for International Development (USAID) staffers in early 2024 drafted a warning to senior officials in Joe Biden's administration:…
Trump says Iran is negotiating with US, outcome uncertain

Trump says Iran is negotiating with US, outcome uncertain

US President Donald Trump reveals Iran is in talks with Washington, hinting at potential action as a naval fleet moves…
US envoy arrives in Venezuela as diplomatic ties resume

US envoy arrives in Venezuela as diplomatic ties resume

The new US charge d’affaires has landed in Caracas to assess reopening the embassy, marking a major step in restoring…
New York to ban police from ICE immigration enforcement

New York to ban police from ICE immigration enforcement

New York Governor Kathy Hochul proposes a bill to stop local police from acting as federal ICE agents, allowing lawsuits…
Trump suggests Russia-Ukraine peace deal may be near

Trump suggests Russia-Ukraine peace deal may be near

US President Donald Trump says he believes an agreement to end the war in Ukraine is close, offering no details…
US approves approves major arms deals to Israel, Saudi

US approves approves major arms deals to Israel, Saudi

Washington, United States: The United States on Friday approved multibillion-dollar weapons sales to both Israel and Saudi Arabia, at a…
[UPDATED] US Senate passes deal expected to shorten shutdown

[UPDATED] US Senate passes deal expected to shorten shutdown

WASHINGTON, United States: US senators on Friday approved a last-minute deal backed by President Donald Trump to avert the worst…
US Senate passes deal expected to shorten government shutdown

US Senate passes deal expected to shorten government shutdown

WASHINGTON, United States: US senators on Friday approved a last-minute deal backed by President Donald Trump to avert the worst…
France Will Vote Against EU-Mercosur Trade Deal, Macron Says

BERNAMA – Macron Ditches Iconic Sunglasses

PARIS, Jan 30 (Bernama-dpa) -- French President Emmanuel Macron has sparked conversation worldwide with his iconic sunglasses, which he has worn…
Ringgit rebounds against USD amid political uncertainty

Ringgit rebounds against USD amid political uncertainty

The ringgit strengthened to 3.9190 against the US dollar, nearing a 2018 high, as US political pressure on the Federal…
Trump cuts short cabinet meeting, denies dozing off in previous sessions

Trump cuts short cabinet meeting, denies dozing off in previous sessions

US President Donald Trump ended a cabinet meeting early, calling previous lengthy sessions ‘pretty boring’ and denying he had fallen…
Trump says Putin agreed to not fire on Kyiv for a week during cold

Trump says Putin agreed to not fire on Kyiv for a week during cold

WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President ‌Donald Trump said on Thursday that Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin had agreed to…
Brazil's President Lula to have cataract surgery this week

Brazil’s President Lula to have cataract surgery this week

Brazilian President Lula, 80, will undergo cataract surgery on his left eye on Friday but maintains his normal work schedule…
Ringgit rally not over yet as analysts eye rate cuts

Here’s why the ringgit strengthened

The ringgit has been strengthening over the past few months, breaching the RM4 to the US dollar level to close…
Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore & Vietnam: May 8, 2025

Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam : Jan 30, 2026

CAMBODIA   1.CAMBODIA PRAISES MALAYSIA FOR PEACE EFFORTS -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE  Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign…
Sweeping oil reform in Venezuela approved, operators expected to gain autonomy

Sweeping oil reform in Venezuela approved, operators expected to gain autonomy

Jan 29 (Reuters) - Lawmakers approved in a final ‌vote on Thursday a sweeping reform of Venezuela's main oil law…
Putin tegaskan penubuhan negara Palestin sebagai perkara prinsip

Putin tegaskan penubuhan negara Palestin sebagai perkara prinsip

Presiden Rusia Vladimir Putin pada Khamis menegaskan penubuhan negara Palestin sebagai satu perkara prinsip, lapor Anadolu Ajansi.Membuka mesyuarat di Kremlin…
Trump says he is planning to talk to Iran

Trump says he is planning to talk to Iran

Jan ‌29 (Reuters) - U.S. President ‌Donald Trump ‌on Thursday said he was planning to ‍talk to ‍Iran amid ‌rising…
Ringgit rebounds in early trade as US uncertainties weigh on greenback

Ringgit rebounds in early trade as US uncertainties weigh on greenback

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit rebounded against the US dollar at Friday's open as persistent uncertainties in the United States continued…
S&P 500, Nasdaq close down as Big Tech's soaring AI budgets trigger flight

S&P 500, Nasdaq close down as Big Tech's soaring AI budgets trigger flight

NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the technology-heavy Nasdaq closed lower on Thursday as investors were rattled by the latest…
Exclusive-US missions to review aid programs for compliance with new rules on abortion, diversity and gender

Exclusive-US missions to review aid programs for compliance with new rules on abortion, diversity and gender

WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - The State ‌Department has ordered U.S. missions worldwide to review all aid programs to ensure…
Trump says U.S. to open Venezuela airspace after talk with acting president

Trump says U.S. to open Venezuela airspace after talk with acting president

WASHINGTON, ‌Jan 29 (Reuters) - ‌President Donald ‌Trump said on Thursday that he ‍planned on ‍opening ‌up Venezuela's air ‍space…
Merz says Germany exploring shared nuclear umbrella with European allies

Merz says Germany exploring shared nuclear umbrella with European allies

BERLIN, Jan 29 (Reuters) - European nations are ‌starting to discuss ideas around a shared nuclear umbrella to complement existing…
Palestine Wants Better Communication With US On Gaza Plan

Palestine Wants Better Communication With US On Gaza Plan

By Shakir Husain NEW DELHI, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- Palestine wants better direct communication with the Donald Trump administration as…
Mexico's Sheinbaum says she had productive call with Trump on trade

Mexico’s Sheinbaum says she had productive call with Trump on trade

MEXICO CITY, Jan ‌29 (Reuters) - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said ‌on Thursday she had a "productive and cordial" ‌conversation…
US border chief vows to continue immigration crackdown in Minneapolis

US border chief vows to continue immigration crackdown in Minneapolis

Trump’s border chief Tom Homan pledges to continue targeted immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, promising internal improvements and accountability for agents.MINNEAPOLIS:…
Trump: US Fed should 'substantially lower' interest rates

Trump: US Fed should 'substantially lower' interest rates

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump slammed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's monetary policy on Thursday, saying the central bank should…