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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…
US asks top court to allow trans troops ban to take effect
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump's administration on Thursday asked the US Supreme Court to permit the president's ban on transgender troops serving…
Indonesia maintains financial stability amid global economic uncertainty: minister
JAKARTA, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's Financial System Stability remains strong in the first quarter despite rising global economic and…
Russia strikes Kyiv; Trump urges Putin to “STOP” attacks
KYIV: Russia pounded Kyiv with missiles and drones overnight, killing at least 10 people in the biggest attack on the…
Canada election race tightens, Conservatives narrow gap with Liberals, poll says
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) - Canada's ruling Liberals are still in the lead ahead of an election on Monday but the…
White House Slams EU tech fines on Apple, Meta as 'economic extortion'
WASHINGTON: Large EU fines on Meta and Apple for breaking competition rules amount to "economic extortion," the White House said,…
Pope Francis’ funeral will feature huge security operation in Rome
ROME (Reuters) - From patrols on the River Tiber to surveillance drones and snipers deployed around St. Peter's Square, Rome…
Malaysia’s 2025 GDP May Be Revised Downward Due To Tariffs, Says BNM Governor
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s GDP growth forecast for 2025, currently projected at between 4.5 per cent and 5.5…
Trump on Russia strikes on Kyiv: ‘Vladimir, STOP!”
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump turned his criticism on Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday after Russia pounded Kyiv…
Muhyiddin lauds special parliamentary sitting to discuss US tariffs
LANGKAWI: Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today lauded the government's move to call for a special parliamentary sitting on…
UK PM Starmer nears EU defence pact in shadow of Trump trade talks
LONDON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Britain is edging towards a new defence agreement with the European Union that officials on both sides…
Malaysia’s 2025 GDP forecast may be revised downward due to tariffs, says Bank Negara governor
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 — Malaysia’s GDP growth forecast for 2025, currently projected at between 4.5 per cent and 5.5…
Nestle beats Q1 sales forecast, cites unclear tariff impact
LONDON: Nestle on Thursday said the indirect impact of U.S. tariffs was “unclear” and posted better-than-expected first-quarter organic sales growth,…
Russia accuses Zelenskiy of wrecking peace diplomacy
MOSCOW: Russia accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday of wrecking diplomacy aimed at reaching a peace deal after he…
20 tourists feared dead in militant strike
SRINAGAR: At least 20 people were feared killed after suspected militants opened fire on tourists in India's Jammu and Kashmir…
Trump's 100-day report card: What's in it for Malaysian markets?
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian investors are advised to adopt a sector-sensitive approach when navigating the current Trump-era uncertainties amid heightened market…
US deports Iraqi man at centre of debate on refugee policy
NAIROBI/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States has deported to Rwanda a resettled Iraqi refugee who it long tried to extradite…
Beijing says claims of ongoing US-China trade talks ‘groundless’
Beijing has responded with new 125% duties on imports from the US. (NurPhoto pic) BEIJING: Beijing said today that any…
At Texas Trump-themed burger joint, diners eating it up
BELLVILLE: It is lunchtime at a Texas eatery called Trump Burger and diners are enjoying fast food and the frenetic…
Vietnam and US start trade talks: Hanoi
HANOI: Vietnam and the United States have started talks “on bilateral economic and trade issues” in the wake of threatened…
I give it 3 months before Trump pauses all tariffs, says Dr M
Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad said tariffs are meant to make imports pricier, to boost demand for local products,…
How Muslim voters are redefining the 2024 elections across the West
IN the bustling bazaar of American politics, the aroma of change is in the air, carried by the potent voices…
M’sia’s timber products still desirable in US despite tariffs, says Johari
Plantation and commodities minister Johari Ghani said his ministry is closely monitoring the issue of some exporters manipulating the certificate…
CIMB Expects Lower 1Q Net Profit For Bursa Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd, which is scheduled to release its first quarter of 2025 (1Q…
Taiwan proposes another $10 billion in aid to deal with US tariffs
TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan's premier on Thursday proposed another $10 billion in spending as a special budget to help the economy…
Japan tariff negotiator plans to visit US from April 30.
TOKYO: Japan’s tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa is planning to visit the United States from April 30 to hold second round…
UN warns vaccine-preventable diseases on the rise globally
UNITED NATIONS: Outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, meningitis, and yellow fever are on the rise globally amid misinformation…
Trump ada banyak mesyuarat masa hadiri pengebumian Paus Francis
GLOBAL l Presiden Amerika Syarikat Donald Trump memaklumkan bahawa beliau dijadual mengadakan beberapa pertemuan dengan pemimpin antarabangsa semasa lawatannya ke…
Russia Missiles Strike Kyiv, Trump Criticizes Zelensky on Peace Deal
KYIV: Russia launched a missile attack Thursday on Kyiv, killing at least two and wounding dozens hours after US President…