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Yen drifts ahead of Japan bond auction, dollar steady

Yen drifts ahead of Japan bond auction, dollar steady

SINGAPORE: The Japanese yen wobbled in volatile trading on Wednesday as ructions in the bond market kept the spotlight on…
Trump to pardon reality TV's Todd and Julie Chrisley after tax evasion conviction

Trump to pardon reality TV's Todd and Julie Chrisley after tax evasion conviction

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he will pardon Todd and Julie Chrisley, stars of the reality TV show…
US suspends student visa processing, ramps up social media vetting

US suspends student visa processing, ramps up social media vetting

Students don Palestinian keffiyehs and wave flags in solidarity at Columbia University’s commencement in Manhattan, New York. (EPA Images pic)…
Trump asks US Supreme Court to intervene in deportations to third countries

Trump asks US Supreme Court to intervene in deportations to third countries

(Reuters) -President Donald Trump's administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday to intervene in its effort to rapidly deport…
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Anwar: If Trump wants Asean-US summit, we’ll say yes — no tilt towards China

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today the Association of South-east Asian Nations will…
US halts new student visa interviews as it weighs social media vetting, Politico reports

US halts new student visa interviews as it weighs social media vetting, Politico reports

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Trump administration has ordered a halt to new student visa interviews as it considers requiring foreign students…
ASEAN kekal berkecuali

ASEAN kekal berkecuali

KUALA LUMPUR: ASEAN kekal berkecuali dalam pertembungan antara kuasa besar dunia walaupun membawa China ke pentas Sidang Kemuncak ASEAN Ke-46.…
MARKET PULSE PM MAY 27, 2025 [WATCH]

MARKET PULSE PM MAY 27, 2025 [WATCH]

KUALA LUMPUR: News on stock, crypto and ringgit moves.Bursa Malaysia closed lower today, in line with the broadly negative performance…
Asian shares dip, dollar struggles after Trump's tariff backflip

Asian shares dip, dollar struggles after Trump's tariff backflip

SINGAPORE: Asian shares eased on Tuesday, though US futures rose after President Donald Trump delayed his threatened 50 per cent…
Trump delays EU tariff hike to strike a 'good deal'

Trump delays EU tariff hike to strike a ‘good deal’

US President Donald Trump has agreed to postpone the imposition of a 50 percent tariff on European Union (EU) goods…
Risky for Anwar to seek a meeting with Trump

Risky for Anwar to seek a meeting with Trump

YOURSAY | “Trump might ambush Anwar like he did with Zelenskyy.”Anwar writes to Trump to request US-Asean meetingAnonymous_3f4b: When and…
N. Korea calls Trump 'Golden Dome' missile shield a 'very dangerous' threat

N. Korea calls Trump 'Golden Dome' missile shield a 'very dangerous' threat

SEOUL: North Korea has slammed US President Donald Trump's "Golden Dome" missile shield plan as a "very dangerous" threat that…
Powerful earthquake of 6.2 magnitude shakes in Istanbul

EU pledges to strike trade deal with U.S. amid tariff twists

BRUSSELS, May 26 (Xinhua) -- The European Commission remains "fully committed" to reaching a trade deal with the United States…
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Anwar hails ‘significant’ engagement on Myanmar as South-east Asian leaders meet 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today hailed “significant” steps to engage warring sides…
Harvard's China ties become political liability

Harvard's China ties become political liability

HARVARD University's links to China, long an asset to the school, have become a liability as the Trump administration levels…
France's Macron calls for world order 'based on law' in Vietnam; denies 'domestic dispute' with wife after plane video

France’s Macron calls for world order ‘based on law’ in Vietnam; denies ‘domestic dispute’ with wife after plane video

HANOI (AFP): French President Emmanuel Macron called Monday for the preservation of a world order "based on law", as he…
Trump calls Iran-US nuclear talks ‘very, very good’

Trump calls Iran-US nuclear talks ‘very, very good’

MORRISTOWN: US President Donald Trump on Sunday described the latest negotiations between Washington and Tehran over Iran’s nuclear program as…
American man held for firebombing attempt at US mission in Tel Aviv

American man held for firebombing attempt at US mission in Tel Aviv

NEW YORK: A dual US-German citizen was charged in a New York court Sunday on suspicion he tried to firebomb…
Anwar writes to Trump to request US-Asean meeting

Anwar writes to Trump to request US-Asean meeting

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has written to US President Donald Trump, seeking his support to organise a meeting between Asean…
Trump tangguh kenaikan tarif EU kepada 9 Julai

Trump tangguh kenaikan tarif EU kepada 9 Julai

Presiden Amerika Syarikat (AS) Donald Trump bersetuju menangguhkan pelaksanaan tarif sebanyak 50 peratus ke atas barangan Kesatuan Eropah (EU) kepada…
Anwar seeks Trump’s nod for Asean meeting with US

Anwar seeks Trump’s nod for Asean meeting with US

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaking at the 46th Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur today. KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has written…
Hong Kong cadang tawaran universiti kepada pelajar asing dari Harvard

Hong Kong cadang tawaran universiti kepada pelajar asing dari Harvard

HONG KONG: Hong Kong me­ngumumkan rancangan tawaran kemasukan universiti kepada lebih ramai pelajar antarabangsa terutamanya mereka yang terkesan akibat tindakan…
France, Vietnam set to sign dozens of deals as Macron visits Hanoi

France, Vietnam set to sign dozens of deals as Macron visits Hanoi

HANOI (Reuters) -France and Vietnam are set to sign dozens of deals on Monday when French President Emmanuel Macron meets…
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As Malaysia assumes chairmanship this year, what is the Asean Summit and why does it matter?

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — Malaysia is again hosting the pivotal Asean Summit this year, leading as chairman amid global…
The 3rd force: why the streets are our last hope

The 3rd force: why the streets are our last hope

From Charles Santiago We are watching a genocide unfold in real time. In Gaza, children are pulled from the rubble…
Russia's largest air attack on Ukraine kills at least 12 people

Russia's largest air attack on Ukraine kills at least 12 people

KYIV: Russian forces launched a barrage of 367 drones and missiles at Ukrainian cities overnight, including the capital Kyiv, in…
Trump attacks past US policy in speech to new army officers

Trump attacks past US policy in speech to new army officers

President Donald Trump salutes cadets during the US Military Academy commencement ceremony at West Point. (AP pic) WEST POINT: President…
Trump’s Harvard foreign students ban ‘insane’, says US professor

Trump’s Harvard foreign students ban ‘insane’, says US professor

Harvard University has filed a suit against the Donald Trump administration, arguing that the ban on foreign students is a…