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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…
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…
Trump Says ‘a Lot Of Meetings Set Up’ During Vatican Visit For Pope’s Funeral
ISTANBUL, April 24 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he has “a lot of meetings set up” with world…
IMF expects BOJ to delay further rate hikes due to tariff uncertainty
WASHINGTON: The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is likely to push back the timing of further interest rate hikes as uncertainty…
Ahmad Zahid-Prabowo meeting strengthens regional solidarity under Asean vision
JAKARTA, April 24 — The meeting between Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Indonesia’s President Prabowo…
Trump’s popularity with US voters slumps in opinion polls
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump's popularity has sunk since his riotous return to the White House, polls showed Wednesday, with…
Trump criticizes Zelensky for rejecting Crimea loss to Russia
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump lashed out at Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday, blaming the Ukrainian president's refusal to accept Russian…
Investors expect Malaysia to cut interest rates
Ringgit swaps are pricing 30 basis points of easing by Bank Negara Malaysia over the next six months, double the…
Ringgit opens easier as market anticipates softer US tariff stance
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Thursday, tracking gains in the US dollar index (DXY),…
Nintendo says demand for Switch 2 console in Japan overwhelming
Takashi MochizukiNintendo Co said it is seeing overwhelming demand for its upcoming game console Switch 2 in Japan, in a…
Trump seeks ‘fair deal’ with China but pathway unclear
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday played up prospects of a “fair deal” on trade with China, but his…
Look before you leap into new trade bloc, economist advises Asean
Economist Geoffrey Williams has shot down a proposal by his counterpart Woo Wing Thye for an East Asia buffer bloc,…
China says ‘door open’ to trade talks after Trump signals tariffs will fall
BEIJING: China said on Wednesday the door was “wide open” for trade talks with Washington, a day after US President…
UK Hosts Ukraine Talks as Russian Strikes End Short Truce
LONDON: Envoys from Washington, Kyiv and European nations gathered for talks in Britain on Wednesday amid a new US push…