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Trump mocks UN in blistering return to General Assembly

Trump mocks UN in blistering return to General Assembly

US President Donald Trump said Western countries were ‘going to hell’ because of migration. (AP pic) UNITED NATIONS: US President…
Trump warns drug traffickers: 'We will blow you out of existence'

Trump warns drug traffickers: ‘We will blow you out of existence’

NEW YORK (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said recent U.S. strikes on boats carrying alleged Venezuelan drug traffickers…
Lula tells UN that attacks on Brazilian judiciary unacceptable

Lula tells UN that attacks on Brazilian judiciary unacceptable

(Reuters) -Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva told the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday that recent "unilateral attacks" against…
Trump administration proposes new H-1B visa process favoring higher-skilled, better-paid workers

Trump administration proposes new H-1B visa process favoring higher-skilled, better-paid workers

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Trump administration on Tuesday released a proposal that would rework the H-1B visa selection process to favor…
Man charged for shining laser pointer at Trump’s Marine One helicopter

Man charged for shining laser pointer at Trump’s Marine One helicopter

WASHINGTON: A man has been charged by United States authorities for shining a laser pointer at the presidential helicopter as…
US lawmaker warns of military misunderstanding risk with China

US lawmaker warns of military misunderstanding risk with China

BEIJING: The leader of a United States congressional delegation to China has warned of the significant risk of military misunderstandings…
UK experts condemn Trump for linking paracetamol to autism

UK experts condemn Trump for linking paracetamol to autism

US President Donald Trump has claimed that using paracetamol during pregnancy may be linked to the development of autism -…
Analysis-Ukraine expects no miracles as Zelenskiy visits US to address UN, meet Trump

Analysis-Ukraine expects no miracles as Zelenskiy visits US to address UN, meet Trump

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will seek more support from allies when he addresses the UN and meets…
Uzbekistan Airways to buy up to 22 Boeing 787 Dreamliners in $8bn deal

Uzbekistan Airways to buy up to 22 Boeing 787 Dreamliners in $8bn deal

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump announced that Uzbekistan Airways has signed a deal with Boeing for over $8 billion. The…
US restricts Iranian UN delegation movement and bans luxury shopping

US restricts Iranian UN delegation movement and bans luxury shopping

UNITED NATIONS: The United States has imposed strict limits on the Iranian delegation attending the U.N. General Assembly in New…
Trump to present Arab leaders with US proposal for ending Gaza war

Trump to present Arab leaders with US proposal for ending Gaza war

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump will present a group of Arab and Muslim leaders on Tuesday with a proposal for…
ASEAN Must Boost Interdependence, Trade, Investments For Long-term Economic Survival

ASEAN Must Boost Interdependence, Trade, Investments For Long-term Economic Survival

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's role as the chair of ASEAN in promoting trade…
US visa fee hike sparks global race to attract tech talent

US visa fee hike sparks global race to attract tech talent

SEOUL/BEIJING: Countries including South Korea are aiming to take advantage of tougher U.S. immigration policy to lure foreign scientists and…
Trump to link Tylenol with autism as experts dispute claims

Trump to link Tylenol with autism as experts dispute claims

PRESIDENT Donald Trump is expected to give a Monday afternoon announcement linking the use of popular over-the-counter pain medication Tylenol…
West sends wrong message with health funding cuts, defense spending increases-Spain's Sanchez

West sends wrong message with health funding cuts, defense spending increases-Spain’s Sanchez

(Refiles to add Update 1 to headline)NEW YORK (Reuters) -Western countries are sending the wrong message by saying they will…
Putin proposes one-year extension to US-Russia nuclear treaty

Putin proposes one-year extension to US-Russia nuclear treaty

MOSCOW/WASHINGTON: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday offered to voluntarily maintain the limits on deployed strategic nuclear weapons set in…
Trump to meet global leaders at UN General Assembly this week

Trump to meet global leaders at UN General Assembly this week

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump is scheduled for a series of high-level meetings at the United Nations General Assembly this week.…
Disney says Kimmel will return to air Tuesday, six days after suspension

Disney says Kimmel will return to air Tuesday, six days after suspension

ABC’s parent company said it suspended production of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ to avoid further inflaming a sensitive national situation. (AFP…
Macron recognises Palestinian state at landmark UN summit

Macron recognises Palestinian state at landmark UN summit

French president Emmanuel Macron speaks at a United Nations summit on Palestinians during the UN General Assembly in New York.…
Rubio stresses importance of India ties after Trump visa blow

Rubio stresses importance of India ties after Trump visa blow

US secretary of state Marco Rubio meets with Indian foreign minister S. Jaishankar on the sidelines of the UN General…
Argentina suspends tax on grain exports ahead of elections

Argentina suspends tax on grain exports ahead of elections

BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's government said Monday it will suspend taxes on grain exports as it seeks to woo farmers and…
Exclusive-US to revoke visas for Brazilian solicitor-general, other officials

Exclusive-US to revoke visas for Brazilian solicitor-general, other officials

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. government is revoking the visas of Brazilian Solicitor-General Jorge Messias and five other former and current…
US targets wife of Brazilian Supreme Court justice with sanctions

US targets wife of Brazilian Supreme Court justice with sanctions

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. on Monday imposed sanctions on the wife of the Brazilian judge who presided over the criminal…
China-backed Asian trade bloc looks to expand, upgrade deal

China-backed Asian trade bloc looks to expand, upgrade deal

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): A large but loose Asian trade bloc that includes China, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, will consider…
HLIB: August exports hit by US tariffs, eased by diversification

HLIB: August exports hit by US tariffs, eased by diversification

KUALA LUMPUR: Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) said Malaysia's export momentum in August highlighted the impact of higher US…
Malaysia says RCEP bloc to consider adding new members, improve trade deal

Malaysia says RCEP bloc to consider adding new members, improve trade deal

Investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz said the meeting will allow members to suggest improvements to the RCEP…
Big Tech shares steady after Trump visa fees crackdown

Big Tech shares steady after Trump visa fees crackdown

LONDON: Shares in large-cap US technology companies were steady in Frankfurt trading on Monday after US President Donald Trump introduced…
'No amnesty!' Brazilians protest against bid to pardon Bolsonaro

'No amnesty!' Brazilians protest against bid to pardon Bolsonaro

RIO DE JANEIRO: Tens of thousands of Brazilians protested on Sunday against "shameless" lawmakers seeking an amnesty that could benefit…