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Canadian minister hails 'productive' Mexico meeting as US tariffs loom

Canadian minister hails ‘productive’ Mexico meeting as US tariffs loom

MEXICO CITY/TORONTO (Reuters) -Top Canadian ministers held a "productive" meeting with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and some of her top…
Egypt’s Sisi says Israel’s war in Gaza a ‘systematic genocide’

Egypt’s Sisi says Israel’s war in Gaza a ‘systematic genocide’

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said the war in Gaza has long surpassed any logic or justification. (Reuters pic) CAIRO:…
Epstein partner Maxwell opposes release of her grand jury materials

Epstein partner Maxwell opposes release of her grand jury materials

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Ghislaine Maxwell, the former girlfriend of the late financier Jeffrey Epstein who was convicted in 2021 of…
Witkoff to meet with Russian leadership in Moscow on Wednesday, source says

Witkoff to meet with Russian leadership in Moscow on Wednesday, source says

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff will be in Moscow on Wednesday to meet with Russian leadership, a source…
US requires Zambia, Malawi citizens to pay up to $15,000 bond for some visitor visas

US requires Zambia, Malawi citizens to pay up to $15,000 bond for some visitor visas

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump's administration will require visa applicants from Zambia and Malawi to pay bonds up to $15,000…
Brexit's parallels with Trump tariffs tell a tale

Brexit's parallels with Trump tariffs tell a tale

In figuring out why the United States tariff shock hasn't sent the economy or financial world into a tailspin, Britain's…
Powerful earthquake of 6.2 magnitude shakes in Istanbul

Pfizer reports strong Q2 revenue

NEW YORK, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- U.S. pharmaceutical company Pfizer announced its second-quarter earnings on Tuesday, reporting a 10 percent…
Exclusive-Trump administration to formally axe Elon Musk's 'five things' email

Exclusive-Trump administration to formally axe Elon Musk’s ‘five things’ email

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Trump administration plans as soon as Tuesday to formally axe a program launched by billionaire former Trump…
Trump says incoming pharma tariff may go as high as 250%

Trump says incoming pharma tariff may go as high as 250%

The US president also plans to unveil fresh duties on foreign semiconductors. (EPA Images pic) WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump…
Russia hints at deploying mid-range missiles after ending INF moratorium

Russia hints at deploying mid-range missiles after ending INF moratorium

MOSCOW: Russia on Tuesday suggested it could deploy intermediate-range missiles after ending a self-imposed moratorium on producing or deploying the…
Egypt's Sisi says Israel's war in Gaza a 'systematic genocide'

Egypt's Sisi says Israel's war in Gaza a 'systematic genocide'

CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said Tuesday Israel was pursuing "a war of starvation and genocide" in Gaza, and…
Trump proposes 250% tariff on imported pharmaceuticals

Trump proposes 250% tariff on imported pharmaceuticals

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump revealed plans to impose tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals that could escalate to 250%, alongside new…
US seeks to rename UN aviation program over term 'gender'

US seeks to rename UN aviation program over term ‘gender’

MONTREAL (Reuters) -The United States wants to rename and defund a UN aviation agency's "gender" program that promotes participation by…
US trade deficit narrows as imports drop amid tariff tensions

US trade deficit narrows as imports drop amid tariff tensions

WASHINGTON: The US trade deficit narrowed sharply in June as imports retreated more than exports, reflecting the impact of President…
Trump tubuh jawatankuasa khas Sukan Olimpik 2028

Trump tubuh jawatankuasa khas Sukan Olimpik 2028

WASHINGTON: Presiden Amerika Syarikat (AS), Donald Trump bakal menandatangani satu perintah eksekutif esok bagi menubuhkan pasukan petugas Olimpik di Rumah…
Zelenskiy says he discussed Russia sanctions, drone deal with Trump

Zelenskiy says he discussed Russia sanctions, drone deal with Trump

KYIV (Reuters) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that he spoke with his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump in a…
Trump says incoming pharma tariff may go as high as 250pct

Trump says incoming pharma tariff may go as high as 250pct

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that upcoming tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals could go as high as 250 percent…
Oil slips as OPEC+ output hikes counter Russia disruption concerns

Oil slips as OPEC+ output hikes counter Russia disruption concerns

LONDON: Oil slipped about one per cent on Tuesday as rising OPEC+ supply and worries of weaker global demand countered…
Stocks climb tracking tariffs, US Fed

Stocks climb tracking tariffs, US Fed

LONDON: European and Asian stock markets rose Tuesday as tariff threats eased and as investors grow increasingly confident that the US…
India accuses EU, US of double standard over Russian trade

India accuses EU, US of double standard over Russian trade

NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India has sharply criticised the United States and the European Union, saying it is being unfairly singled…
Kremlin slams Trump tariff pressure on India over Russian oil as illegal

Kremlin slams Trump tariff pressure on India over Russian oil as illegal

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia accused the United States on Tuesday of exerting illegal trade pressure on India after U.S. President Donald…
Trump tolak dakwaan perang Gaza adalah genosid

Trump tolak dakwaan perang Gaza adalah genosid

PENNSYLVANIA: Presiden Amerika Syarikat (AS) Donald Trump pada Ahad menolak dakwaan kempen ketenteraan Israel terhadap kumpulan Hamas di Semenanjung Gaza…
Pasaran saham Asia ikut jejak Wall Street ekoran ramalan penurunan kadar Fed

Pasaran saham Asia ikut jejak Wall Street ekoran ramalan penurunan kadar Fed

TOKYO: Pasaran saham Asia meningkat pada Selasa apabila pelabur semakin yakin Federal Reserve (Fed) akan mengurangkan kadar faedah bulan depan, walaupun…
Japan trade negotiator to push US for auto tariff deal implementation

Japan trade negotiator to push US for auto tariff deal implementation

TOKYO: Japan’s top tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa said he planned to visit Washington from Tuesday to press the United States…
India Responds to US Concerns Over Russian Oil Purchases

India Responds to US Concerns Over Russian Oil Purchases

By Shakir Husain NEW DELHI, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- India on Monday responded to the United States President Donald Trump's remarks…
Trump again threatens India with harsh tariffs over Russian oil purchases

Trump again threatens India with harsh tariffs over Russian oil purchases

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump again threatened on Monday to raise tariffs on goods from India over its Russian oil…
Trump’s tariffs are temporary, let’s not overreact

Trump’s tariffs are temporary, let’s not overreact

From Samirul Ariff Othman US president Donald Trump’s return to aggressive trade policies – this time with a broader sweep…
Rupert Murdoch's new tabloid to bring New York Post attitude to California

Rupert Murdoch’s new tabloid to bring New York Post attitude to California

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -"Headless body in topless bar"-type headlines made famous by the iconic New York Post tabloid could soon…