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Trump assertion that London could introduce Sharia law is 'nonsense,' says Starmer

Trump assertion that London could introduce Sharia law is ‘nonsense,’ says Starmer

LONDON (Reuters) -British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday rejected Donald Trump's recent assertion that there was a push to…
Swiss central bank holds zero rate as US tariffs threaten export economy

Swiss central bank holds zero rate as US tariffs threaten export economy

ZURICH: Switzerland’s central bank has maintained its policy rate at zero percent while warning that substantial United States tariffs are…
Suspect in Dallas shooting researched ICE facilities, tracked agents, FBI says

Suspect in Dallas shooting researched ICE facilities, tracked agents, FBI says

(Reuters) -The suspected gunman who opened fire on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in Dallas had searched for…
North Korea close to developing ICBM that can hit US with nuclear weapon, South Korea's Lee says

North Korea close to developing ICBM that can hit US with nuclear weapon, South Korea’s Lee says

SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea is in the last stage of developing an intercontinental ballistic missile that could hit the United…
Malaysia, AS terus runding perjanjian perdagangan timbal balik

Malaysia, AS terus runding perjanjian perdagangan timbal balik

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia berhasrat untuk memuktamadkan Perjanjian Perdagangan Timbal Balik dengan Amerika Syarikat (AS) sebelum Sidang Kemuncak ASEAN ke-47 pada…
Palestinian leader tells UN no role for Hamas in state

Palestinian leader tells UN no role for Hamas in state

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas was forced to address the UN General Assembly by video after the US denied him a…
More tariffs on Asean countries if negotiations fail, says US trade representative

More tariffs on Asean countries if negotiations fail, says US trade representative

KUALA LUMPUR: The United States is not ruling out any possibilities that steeper tariffs may be slapped on some Asean…
US not ruling out more tariffs on Asean countries

US not ruling out more tariffs on Asean countries

US trade representative Jamieson Greer said the US was seeking a stable economic relationship with Asean. (EPA Images pic) KUALA…
EU pushes for steel union with US to tackle global overcapacity

EU pushes for steel union with US to tackle global overcapacity

KUALA LUMPUR: The European Union will persist in its discussions with the United States concerning steel and aluminium as a…
Malaysia looks forward to Trump attending Asean Summit, says PM

Malaysia looks forward to Trump attending Asean Summit, says PM

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim spoke to US president Donald Trump on the phone. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Anwar…
Paracetamol, vaccines won’t cause autism, says health ministry

Paracetamol, vaccines won’t cause autism, says health ministry

The health ministry said paracetamol, commonly used for pain and fever, is safe if taken in low doses for a…
EU To Push Steel Union With US To Address Overcapacity — Sefcovic

EU To Push Steel Union With US To Address Overcapacity — Sefcovic

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The European Union (EU) will continue discussions with the United States (US) on steel and…
Trump praised Malaysia's role in Thai-Cambodia ceasefire: Anwar

Trump praised Malaysia’s role in Thai-Cambodia ceasefire: Anwar

The United States has acknowledged Malaysia’s success in facilitating the ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand, describing it as a…
Malaysia to wrap up Reciprocal Trade Agreement with US before Trump's October visit

Malaysia to wrap up Reciprocal Trade Agreement with US before Trump’s October visit

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia aims to conclude the Reciprocal Trade Agreement with the United States ahead of the 47th Asean Summit…
Trump praises Malaysia's role in Thai-Cambodia ceasefire

Trump praises Malaysia’s role in Thai-Cambodia ceasefire

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says he spoke to Donald Trump over the phone on Thursday (Sept…
Netanyahu condemns Palestinian state recognition ahead of US trip and UN address

Netanyahu condemns Palestinian state recognition ahead of US trip and UN address

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has strongly criticised world leaders who recently recognised a Palestinian state. His condemnation comes…
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Anwar, Trump discuss Malaysia’s role in regional peace ahead of US president’s KL visit for Asean Summit next month

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — Malaysia, as the current Chair of Asaen, is reaffirming its proactive role in regional security,…
Malaysia AEM delegation to meet US trade official on Sept 25

Malaysia AEM delegation to meet US trade official on Sept 25

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is set to hold a meeting with the United States’ top trade official on Thursday (Sept 25),…
Exclusive-Trump to meet Pakistan PM Sharif on Thursday, official says

Exclusive-Trump to meet Pakistan PM Sharif on Thursday, official says

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to meet Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday, a Trump administration…
China unveils steady but restrained climate goals

China unveils steady but restrained climate goals

Chinese President Xi Jinping virtually addresses a climate summit at the UN headquarters. (AP pic) UNITED NATIONS: China vowed Wednesday…
Rights in Russia see seismic decline since start of Ukraine war

Russia vows to press offensive, rejects idea Ukraine can retake land

The Kremlin said it would achieve the goals of its all-out offensive in Ukraine. (EPA Images pic) MOSCOW: Russia said…
France, US tell Iran there is still chance to avoid nuclear sanctions

France, US tell Iran there is still chance to avoid nuclear sanctions

Emmanuel Macron has urged Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian at the UN to undo measures taken after June’s Israeli–US attack. (AP…
Trump issues rare rebuke to Netanyahu over Qatar strikes

Trump presents new Gaza peace plan to Arab, Muslim leaders

US envoy Steve Witkoff said the 21-point plan by Donald Trump addresses Israel’s and regional neighbours’ concerns without providing specifics.…
Slovakia pushes back on pressure over Russia energy purchases

Slovakia pushes back on pressure over Russia energy purchases

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -Slovakia on Wednesday pushed back on pressure it is facing to cut back its purchases of Russian…
Exclusive-Trump poised to add Japan stop to upcoming Asia trip

Exclusive-Trump poised to add Japan stop to upcoming Asia trip

WASHINGTON/TOKYO (Reuters) -U.S. and Japanese officials are making arrangements for a trip by President Donald Trump to Japan next month,…
Denmark's PM apologises in person to Greenland women over forced contraception

Denmark’s PM apologises in person to Greenland women over forced contraception

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Denmark's prime minister apologised in person on Wednesday to women who were victims of a decades-long involuntary birth…
German finance minister urges EU to 'Buy European', embrace joint defence projects

German finance minister urges EU to ‘Buy European’, embrace joint defence projects

BERLIN (Reuters) -German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil called on Wednesday for a more "modern" EU budget that channels funds into…
US Commends Malaysia’s Leadership As ASEAN Chair

US Commends Malaysia’s Leadership As ASEAN Chair

By Siti Noor Afera Abu KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- United States Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer has commended Malaysia’s leadership…