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Iran says 3,117 killed in protests, activists fear ‘far higher’ toll

Iran says 3,117 killed in protests, activists fear ‘far higher’ toll

Iran’s national flag hangs from a mosque which was damaged by fire during the recent anti-government protests in Tehran. (EPA…
Powerful earthquake of 6.2 magnitude shakes in Istanbul

Greenland gov’t advises public to stockpile five-day emergency supplies

OSLO, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- The Greenland government has issued an emergency preparedness handbook advising households to stock at least…
Powerful earthquake of 6.2 magnitude shakes in Istanbul

Finland’s economy shows early recovery signs despite trade-policy uncertainty: Nordea Bank

HELSINKI, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- After a year of near-zero growth, Finland's economy is showing early signs of recovery, Nordea…
Powerful earthquake of 6.2 magnitude shakes in Istanbul

U.S. tariffs on European countries could slow Latvia’s economic growth: economist

RIGA, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- If U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to impose new trade tariffs…
Trump says no tariffs next month after agreeing outline of Greenland deal

Trump says no tariffs next month after agreeing outline of Greenland deal

Jan 21 (Reuters) - ‌U.S. President Donald ‌Trump on Wednesday withdrew ‌a threat to impose tariffs on a number of…
Powerful earthquake of 6.2 magnitude shakes in Istanbul

1st LD: Trump says Europe “not heading in right direction”

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Europe is "not heading in the…
Powerful earthquake of 6.2 magnitude shakes in Istanbul

2nd LD Writethru: Trump reiterates push to acquire Greenland, slams Europe, NATO at Davos

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday renewed his push for U.S. acquisition of Greenland…
Davos participants react to Trump's Greenland speech

Davos participants react to Trump’s Greenland speech

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 21 (Reuters) - U.S. President ‌Donald Trump ruled out the use of force in his bid to…
Trump chides Carney at Davos, says Canada should be 'grateful'

Trump chides Carney at Davos, says Canada should be ‘grateful’

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 21 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump chided ‌Mark Carney in a speech in Davos on Wednesday…
Romania's far-right opposition dominates in latest opinion poll

Romania’s far-right opposition dominates in latest opinion poll

BUCHAREST, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Romania's hard-right ‌opposition party the Alliance for Uniting Romanians is towering over the four parties…
Trump says he will meet with Ukraine's Zelenskiy, deal 'reasonably close'

Trump says he will meet with Ukraine’s Zelenskiy, deal ‘reasonably close’

DAVOS, Switzerland, ‌Jan 21 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday ‌he would meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
Japan ex-PM Abe’s alleged killer pleads guilty

Japan court sentences ex-PM Abe’s assassin to life in prison

Tetsuya Yamagami was arrested on the spot after fatally firing at former prime minister Shinzo Abe with a homemade gun.…
Syria accuses Kurds of breaking truce in threat to chances of deal

Syria accuses Kurds of breaking truce in threat to chances of deal

DAMASCUS, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Syria's government said a drone strike by ‌the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces killed seven of…
Explainer-How Syria's government has redrawn map with advances against the Kurds

Explainer-How Syria’s government has redrawn map with advances against the Kurds

Jan 21 (Reuters) - The Syrian government has seized swathes of northern and ‌eastern Syria from Kurdish forces, consolidating President…
Trump says he wants immediate negotiations to purchase Greenland

Trump says he wants immediate negotiations to purchase Greenland

DAVOS, Switzerland, ‌Jan 21 (Reuters) - U.S. ‌President Donald Trump on ‌Wednesday called for immediate negotiations toward a deal to…
Britain will not yield to pressure from Trump on Greenland, Starmer says

Britain will not yield to pressure from Trump on Greenland, Starmer says

LONDON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister ‌Keir Starmer said he would not yield to Donald Trump on his…
Costa Rica's ruling party heads for victory in February elections, poll shows

Costa Rica’s ruling party heads for victory in February elections, poll shows

SAN JOSE, Jan 21 (Reuters) - ‌Costa Rica's ruling party candidate poised to win the February 1 presidential election ‌in…
Davos Becomes Political Battleground After Trump's Greenland Threats

Davos Becomes Political Battleground After Trump’s Greenland Threats

BEIJING, Jan 21 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- The World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, traditionally a key platform for discussing global economic…
Macron's 'Top Gun' shades win the internet as leaders wrangle over Greenland

Macron’s ‘Top Gun’ shades win the internet as leaders wrangle over Greenland

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Emmanuel Macron's ‌aviator sunglasses have caught the eye, with social media users debating his…
NATO situation difficult but must focus on Russia, says Norway's defence minister

NATO situation difficult but must focus on Russia, says Norway’s defence minister

OSLO, Jan ‌21 (Reuters) - The situation in NATO is difficult due ‌to the crisis over Greenland, but western allies…
Targeted by Trump, Fed's Cook is a fighter with the scars to prove it

Targeted by Trump, Fed’s Cook is a fighter with the scars to prove it

Jan 21 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's contested firing of Federal Reserve ‌Governor Lisa Cook has become a test case…
Norway rejects Trump's 'Board of Peace' proposal

Norway rejects Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ proposal

Norway declines to join or fund Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’, citing need for clarity on UN links and commitments, despite…
US Supreme Court considers Trump's bid to fire Fed's Lisa Cook

US Supreme Court considers Trump’s bid to fire Fed’s Lisa Cook

WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. ‌Supreme Court is set on Wednesday to consider President Donald Trump's unprecedented attempt…
Trump serang sekutu AS, guna pentas WEF perkukuhkan usaha cengkam Greenland

Trump serang sekutu AS, guna pentas WEF perkukuhkan usaha cengkam Greenland

DAVOS: Presiden Amerika Syarikat (AS), Donald Trump menggunakan Forum Ekonomi Dunia (WEF) 2026 sebagai medan untuk ‘menyerang’ sekutu Barat dan…
Trump's 'Board of Peace' seeks $1 billion for permanent membership

Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ seeks $1 billion for permanent membership

US President Donald Trump’s proposed ‘Board of Peace’ asks nations for up to $1 billion for a permanent seat, with…
US 'Very Shortly' To Target Drugs Coming In By Land: Trump

US ‘Very Shortly’ To Target Drugs Coming In By Land: Trump

WASHINGTON, Jan 22 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the US will soon intensify efforts to stop drugs…
Harga emas naik kepada AS$4,615

Harga emas global cecah AS$4,870 seauns, kira-kira RM696 segram

PETALING JAYA: Harga emas melonjak kepada AS$4,870 (RM19,729.30) seauns (kira-kira RM696 segram) pada pukul 2.15 petang ini. Menurut laporan FXStreet,…
ART deal crucial to secure future of semiconductor industry, says Johari

ART deal crucial to secure future of semiconductor industry, says Johari

KUALA LUMPUR: The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) was crucial to secure the future of the Malaysian semiconductor industry, where…