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Trump eyes bringing Azerbaijan, Central Asian nations into Abraham Accords

US President Donald Trump has publicly floated several potential entrants into the Abraham Accords. (AP pic) WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s…
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US Fed governor to resign early at critical time for central bank

President Donald Trump has been campaigning for the US Federal Reserve to drop interest rates. (AP pic) WASHINGTON: US Federal…
Reduced 19pc US tariff fuels hope

Reduced 19pct US tariff fuels hope

KUALA LUMPUR: The United States has lowered its tariffs on imports from Malaysia to 19 per cent, bringing a wave…
Powerful earthquake of 6.2 magnitude shakes in Istanbul

U.S. stocks sink on tepid U.S. jobs data, erratic trade policies

NEW YORK, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks tumbled Friday, weighed down by a weaker-than-expected jobs report that signaled a…
Tarif Trump ubah arah ekonomi Asia

Tarif Trump ubah arah ekonomi Asia

WASHINGTON: Beberapa negara Asia menarik nafas lega selepas menerima penyelarasan tarif balas lebih rendah daripada Presiden Amerika Syarikat (AS), Donald…
Trump fires US labor official over data

Trump fires US labor official over data

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK: President Donald Trump dismissed a senior Labor Department official on Friday, accusing her of manipulating jobs data without…
Reduced 19pc US tariff fuels hope

Reduced 19pc US tariff fuels hope

KUALA LUMPUR: The United States has lowered its tariffs on imports from Malaysia to 19 per cent, bringing a wave…
Brazilians burn Trump effigies over tariffs and sanctions

Brazilians burn Trump effigies over tariffs and sanctions

BRASÍLIA: Brazilians set fire to effigies of Donald Trump in protests across several cities Friday, denouncing the US president's politically…
Powerful earthquake of 6.2 magnitude shakes in Istanbul

Trump administration suspends UCLA’s research funding over antisemitism claims

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) -- The Trump administration is suspending federal research funding to the University of California, Los…
Cambodia to nominate Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize, says deputy PM

Cambodia to nominate Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize, says deputy PM

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia will nominate US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, its deputy prime minister said on…
Penjelasan Tengku Zafrul di Dewan Rakyat isu tarif AS

Penjelasan Tengku Zafrul di Dewan Rakyat isu tarif AS

PUTRAJAYA: Menteri Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz akan memberikan penjelasan rasmi di Dewan Rakyat pada…
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Trump signs order to impose higher tariffs on dozens of economies

US President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. (AFP pic) WASHINGTON: President…
Cover Image for Kosovo eliminates tariffs on US goods

US tariff on Malaysia reduced to 19%

US president Donald Trump previously described the 25% tariff rate as ‘far less’ than what was needed to eliminate the…
Penurunan tarif AS bantu tingkat perdagangan Malaysia

Penurunan tarif AS bantu tingkat perdagangan Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Pengurangan tarif timbal balik Amerika Syarikat (AS) dijangka memberi impak positif kepada daya saing produk Malaysia di pasaran…
US, NATO developing novel funding mechanism for Ukraine weapons transfers

US, NATO developing novel funding mechanism for Ukraine weapons transfers

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States and NATO are working on a novel approach to supply Ukraine with weapons using funds…
Trump orders nuclear submarines moved near Russia

Trump orders nuclear submarines moved near Russia

(Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he had ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned in regions near…
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Toyota, Honda brace for impact after Trump’s auto tariffs

Toyota and Honda likely see lower Q1 operating profits as supply chain costs rise, despite record sales from pre-tariff demand.…
Medicaid, Trump tax cuts 'kick off' 2026 campaign

Medicaid, Trump tax cuts 'kick off' 2026 campaign

RESIDENTS of Columbus, Indiana awoke last week to a yellow billboard purchased by the Democratic National Committee (DNC) blaring: "Under…
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Penang CM hails US tariff cut as relief for Malaysia and Penang’s export sector, urges deeper trade concessions

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 1 — The United States’ (US) decision to reduce the tariff rate from 25 per cent to…
World economies reel from Trump's tariffs punch, but most South-East Asian countries rejoice thanks to kinder rates

World economies reel from Trump’s tariffs punch, but most South-East Asian countries rejoice thanks to kinder rates

SOUTH-EAST ASIA (AFP): Global markets reeled Friday from President Donald Trump's tariffs barrage against nearly all US trading partners as governments…
Zelenskyy cadang rundingan tertinggi dengan Rusia

Zelenskyy cadang rundingan tertinggi dengan Rusia

MOSCOW: Presiden Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy menggesa agar diadakan pertemuan peringkat tertinggi dengan kepimpinan Rusia bagi menyelesaikan konflik yang berlarutan, lapor…
Anwar’s Statesmanship Shines Brightly In Resolving Regional Conflicts And Defending Economy

Anwar’s Statesmanship Shines Brightly In Resolving Regional Conflicts And Defending Economy

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Within five days, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has…
Malaysia’s Role In Cambodia-Thailand Ceasefire Contributes Positively To US Tariff Talks

Malaysia’s Role In Cambodia-Thailand Ceasefire Contributes Positively To US Tariff Talks

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) – Malaysia's role as a mediator in the ceasefire negotiations between Cambodia and Thailand has contributed…
Smithsonian removes Trump impeachment display label

Smithsonian removes Trump impeachment display label

WASHINGTON: The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History removed a label referencing Donald Trump's two impeachments last month following pressure…
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FMM: Lower US tariff to spur demand, sharpen Malaysia’s price edge

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — The reduction of the United States’ (US) reciprocal tariff could enhance the overall cost competitiveness…
Putin hopes Ukraine talks continue despite Trump deadline

Putin hopes Ukraine talks continue despite Trump deadline

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that he hoped peace talks between Russia and Ukraine would continue and…
Global shares drop after Trump tariff shock hits markets

Global shares drop after Trump tariff shock hits markets

LONDON/SYDNEY: Global shares tumbled on Friday after the U.S. slapped dozens of trading partners with steep tariffs, while investors anxiously…
Global shares slide after Trump's tariff salvo

Global shares slide after Trump’s tariff salvo

LONDON (Reuters): Global shares tumbled on Friday (Aug 1) after the United States slapped dozens of trading partners with steep…