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Massive winter storm threatens 160 million Americans with ice and power outages
A major winter storm bringing ice and snow threatens power outages and dangerous travel for 160 million across the US,…
The US can survive tariffs. That doesn’t mean they’re worth it
ON hearing of the Continental Army’s pivotal victory at the Battle of Saratoga in 1777, John Sinclair told Adam Smith,…
Boeing buy a corporate decision, says Tengku Zafrul
PUTRAJAYA: The recent purchase of Boeing aircraft by Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) is a corporate decision, says Tengku Datuk Seri…
US envoy meets Israeli hostage families amid Gaza war tensions
TEL AVIV: US envoy Steve Witkoff met with distraught relatives of Israeli hostages still held in Gaza on Saturday, amid…
MONEY THOUGHTS: Inflation, debt and… a good night's sleep
WHEN I was a child, my mother taught me the adage, "Don't put all your eggs in one basket". In…
US envoy meets Israeli hostage families in Tel Aviv
US envoy Steve Witkoff was greeted with applause and pleas for assistance from hundreds of protesters gathered in Tel Aviv.…
Trump reaffirms support for Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara
Morocco considers the Western Sahara as its own, against the Algeria-backed Polisario Front, which seeks an independent state there. (EPA…
NST Leader: Brazil's COP30 call to action
BRAZIL has a noble reason to host COP30, the United Nations annual climate summit, aka Conference of the Parties: to…
Trump administration deports migrants to third countries
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration says that some serious criminals need to be deported to third countries because even their home…
From Laos to Brazil, Trump’s tariffs leave a lot of losers. But even the winners like Vietnam will pay a price
WASHINGTON (AP): President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught this week left a lot of losers - from small, poor countries like Laos and…
The US said it had no choice but to deport them to a third country. Then it sent them home
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Trump administration says that some serious criminals need to be deported to third countries because even their…
MAG’s Boeing Aircraft Purchase A Strategic Business Decision To Be Financed By Company Funds – Tengku Zafrul
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group’s (MAG) purchase of Boeing aircraft is not a waste of taxpayers’ money as…
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Saturday (Aug 2, 2025)
Malaysia:* The King to make historic state visit to Russia, says Istana Negara* Malaysia gains global recognition for Asean diplomacy,…
Trump administration sends mixed messages on China trade pact
The US government sent mixed messages this week on where the latest trade agreement with China, including a possible extension…
Sarawak to be first state with diversity unit
Sarawak premier Abang Johari Openg at the launch of a women’s day celebration in Kuching today. (Ukas pic) PETALING JAYA:…
Malaysia gains global recognition for Asean diplomacy, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s success in uniting Asean and promoting peace in the region has earned it international respect, says Datuk…
Anwar: Malaysia’s stability key to Asean peace role
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 — Malaysia’s peace and political stability have positioned the country as a credible mediator in facilitating…
Behind Trump’s South Korea deal, a plan to transform global shipbuilding
South Korea has pledged US$150 billion to help its shipbuilders enter the US market as part of its new trade…
Analysis-Leader for life? El Salvador’s Bukele headed that way, critics say
(Reuters) -There was no shortage of warning signs that El Salvador President Nayib Bukele would attempt to stay in power…
‘Fantastic work Prime Minister Anwar’
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkongsi perbualannya bersama Presiden Amerika Syarikat (AS), Donald Trump yang memuji sumbangan Malaysia dalam…
India will buy Russian oil despite Trump’s threats, NYT reports
(Reuters) -Indian officials have said they would keep purchasing oil from Russia despite the threat of penalties that U.S. President…
US appeals court keeps bar on Los Angeles federal immigration arrests
(Reuters) -A federal appeals court late on Friday affirmed a lower court's decision temporarily barring U.S. government agents from making…
Trump fires US labor official over data and gets earlier than expected chance to reshape Fed
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) -President Donald Trump on Friday fired a top Labor Department official on the heels of a market-shocking…
US tariff cut, regional diplomacy signal Malaysia’s return to global relevance under Anwar’s leadership, says DAP sec-gen
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 — Malaysia is carving out a more influential role for the country and for Asean on…
A defining week for Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership
KUALA LUMPUR: It has certainly been a defining week for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as he notched double wins…
Anwar’s defining week: Broker of peace and economic reprieve
COMMENTARY, Aug 2 — It has certainly been a defining week for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as he notched double…
A Defining Week For Anwar Ibrahim’s Leadership
By Wong Chun Wai KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- It has certainly been a defining week for Prime Minister Datuk…
Trump invites Brazil’s Lula to call anytime amid trade tensions
WASHINGTON/BRASILIA: U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Friday that Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is welcome to call…
Brazilians protest Trump tariffs with effigy burnings
BRASÍLIA: Brazilians set fire to effigies of Donald Trump in protests across several cities Friday, denouncing the US president’s politically…