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Trump's envoy pick Nick Adams a 'Catch-22' for Anwar, warns KJ

Trump's envoy pick Nick Adams a 'Catch-22' for Anwar, warns KJ

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Trump Orders Team To Work On Security Guarantees For Peace In Ukraine

Trump Orders Team To Work On Security Guarantees For Peace In Ukraine

WASHINGTON, Aug 20 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- United States (US) President Donald Trump has directed his team to develop a framework for…
US Brazil WTO tariff talks after Trump 50 percent duties

US Brazil WTO tariff talks after Trump 50 percent duties

BRASÍLIA: The United States has accepted Brazil’s request for formal consultations at the World Trade Organization regarding steep new tariffs.…
Musk quietly puts brakes on plans for new political party

Musk quietly puts brakes on plans for new political party

KUALA LUMPUR: Billionaire Elon Musk is quietly putting the brakes on plans to start his new political party, telling allies…
US to release trade deal documents with Japan, South Korea within weeks

US to release trade deal documents with Japan, South Korea within weeks

WASHINGTON: The United States (US) government plans to release official documents on recent trade deals with Japan and South Korea…
Asia shares track tech-led decline on Wall Street

Asia shares track tech-led decline on Wall Street

SINGAPORE: Shares in Asia fell on Wednesday, weighed down by a tech-led selloff on Wall Street, while the dollar gained…
Stock markets cautious with eyes on Ukraine talks, US rates

Stock markets cautious with eyes on Ukraine talks, US rates

NEW YORK: European stock markets rose while Wall Street mostly retreated Tuesday as investors warily eyed signs of progress in…
Gold hits near three-week low on stronger dollar, Fed symposium in focus

Gold hits near three-week low on stronger dollar, Fed symposium in focus

LONDON: Gold prices inched lower on Wednesday to their lowest level in nearly three weeks as the dollar strengthened, while…
US expands 50pct tariffs on steel, aluminium to 407 new products

US expands 50pct tariffs on steel, aluminium to 407 new products

ISTANBUL: The US Commerce Department on Tuesday announced it has expanded the scope of its 50 per cent tariffs on…
Trump rules out US troops but eyes air power in Ukraine deal

Trump rules out US troops but eyes air power in Ukraine deal

Donald Trump has long been a fierce critic of the billions in US support to Ukraine since Russia’s 2022 invasion.…
Explainer-Does Trump have the power to ban mail-in ballots in U.S. elections?

Explainer-Does Trump have the power to ban mail-in ballots in U.S. elections?

(Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump wants to ban mail-in ballots in federal elections, a form of voting popular with many…
How a Ukrainian designer helped Zelenskiy dress for Trump diplomacy

How a Ukrainian designer helped Zelenskiy dress for Trump diplomacy

KYIV (Reuters) -When Ukrainian designer Viktor Anisimov showed Volodymyr Zelenskiy a new black suit last Friday, it included a small…
More Republican governors send National Guard to Washington, backing Trump

More Republican governors send National Guard to Washington, backing Trump

(Reuters) -Hundreds of additional National Guard troops are headed to Washington, D.C., from half a dozen Republican-led states, bolstering President…
Nobel laureates urge Trump to keep pressing for release of Belarusian prisoners

Nobel laureates urge Trump to keep pressing for release of Belarusian prisoners

(Reuters) -Nineteen Nobel prize winners have signed an open letter urging U.S. President Donald Trump to keep up pressure to…
Putin, Zelenskyy inch closer to peace summit after Trump talks

Putin, Zelenskyy inch closer to peace summit after Trump talks

RUSSIAN and Ukrainian presidents Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy looked set for a peace summit after fast-moving talks on Monday…
Russia bombards Ukrainian city hours after Washington summit

Russia bombards Ukrainian city hours after Washington summit

KYIV (Reuters) -Russia struck the central Ukrainian city of Kremenchuk overnight, leaving a thick column of smoke hovering over the…
Belgian princess to resume Harvard studies after Trump move to ban foreign students

Belgian princess to resume Harvard studies after Trump move to ban foreign students

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Princess Elisabeth, 23-year-old heir to the Belgian throne, will be able to continue her studies at Harvard University,…
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Tok Mat: Trump’s Asean Summit visit chance to confront US over Palestine, not endorsement of Washington’s policy

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — The Asean Summit in October will provide the region with a rare chance to press…
Focus turns to security guarantees after Ukraine summit leaves path to peace unclear

Focus turns to security guarantees after Ukraine summit leaves path to peace unclear

LONDON/KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine and its European allies have been buoyed by Donald Trump's promise of security guarantees for Kyiv to…
Mohamad defends Trump invite to Asean Summit

Mohamad defends Trump invite to Asean Summit

Foreign minister Mohamad Hasan said Asean had issued a joint statement to express regret over the crimes committed against the…
Zelensky offers bilateral Putin meeting to end Ukraine war

Zelensky offers bilateral Putin meeting to end Ukraine war

WASHINGTON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed willingness to hold direct talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin to resolve the…
S&P affirms US 'AA+' credit rating, cites tariff revenue

S&P affirms US 'AA+' credit rating, cites tariff revenue

NEW YORK: S&P Global on Monday affirmed its 'AA+' credit rating on the US, saying the revenue from President Donald…
Ringgit naik berbanding dolar US dan mata wang utama

Ringgit naik berbanding dolar US dan mata wang utama

KUALA LUMPUR: Ringgit menunjukkan peningkatan berbanding dolar US dan mata wang utama hari ini. Peningkatan ini berlaku walaupun dolar AS…
MP Pasir Gudang pertikai jemputan pada Trump ke sidang Asean

MP Pasir Gudang pertikai jemputan pada Trump ke sidang Asean

PARLIMEN | Seorang ahli parlimen kerajaan hari ini mempersoalkan keputusan Malaysia menjemput presiden AS Donald Trump ke Sidang Kemuncak Asean…
Why invite 'bloodied hands' Trump to Asean, Hassan asks

Why invite ‘bloodied hands’ Trump to Asean, Hassan asks

PARLIAMENT | A government MP today questioned Malaysia’s decision to invite US President Donald Trump to the 47th Asean Summit,…
NATO considers Article 5 deal for Ukraine, membership not on table

NATO considers Article 5 deal for Ukraine, membership not on table

WASHINGTON: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Monday NATO membership for Ukraine was not under discussion but that there…
Asia stocks mixed, currencies steady as markets eye Fed, Ukraine summit

Asia stocks mixed, currencies steady as markets eye Fed, Ukraine summit

HONG KONG: Emerging Asian stocks were mixed on Tuesday, while most currencies held steady, as investors looked to a pivotal…
Softbank Group To Invest US$2 Billion In Intel, Continuing US Chip Expansion

Softbank Group To Invest US$2 Billion In Intel, Continuing US Chip Expansion

TOKYO, Aug 19 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- SoftBank Group Corp. will invest US$2 billion in struggling United States (US) chipmaker Intel Corp.,…