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Face to face: From tariffs to trade-offs
THE global order has become increasingly transactional ever since United States president Donald Trump started leaning heavily on tariffs as…
Trump withdrawal from bedrock UN climate treaty raises legal questions
WASHINGTON, Jan 8 (Reuters) - The Trump administration's decision to withdraw the United States from the foundational U.N. climate treaty,…
Zelenskiy says US security guarantees document set to be finalised with Trump
KYIV, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday the text of a bilateral security guarantee between…
ICE fatal shooting of Minnesota woman puts US on edge
MINNEAPOLIS: The fatal shooting of a 37-year-old Minnesota mother by a US immigration agent has put the city of Minneapolis…
Russia says foreign troops in Ukraine would be targets after UK and France pledge post-ceasefire deployment
MOSCOW, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Russia said on Thursday that any troops sent to Ukraine by Western governments would be…
Trump Proposes US$1.5 Trillion Military Budget For 2027, Sparks War Concerns
WASHINGTON, Jan 8 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- United States (US) President Donald Trump proposed a US$1.5-trillion military budget for 2027 on social media…
Cubans brace for more hardship as US pressure on Venezuela chokes off oil
MATANZAS, Cuba, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Cubans braced for a deepening economic crisis after the United States seized two more…
German president says US is destroying world order
BERLIN, Jan 8 (Reuters) - German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has strongly criticised the U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump…
US immigration agent fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis, mayor disputes government claim of self-defense
MINNEAPOLIS, Jan 7 (Reuters) - A U.S. immigration agent shot and killed a 37-year-old woman in her car in Minneapolis…
ICE agent kills woman in Minneapolis, sparking protests and political clash
An ICE agent shot a woman dead in Minneapolis, leading to protests and a dispute between local leaders and the…
Trump moves to ban big investors from buying single-family homes
President Trump announces steps to bar large institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes, citing affordability concerns for younger Americans.WASHINGTON: President…
Trump’s first State of the Union of second term scheduled for February 24
President Donald Trump will deliver his first formal State of the Union address on February 24, 2026, to a joint…
Trump proposes 50% defence budget increase to $1.5 trillion
President Trump seeks a 50% hike in the US defence budget to $1.5 trillion, citing dangerous times and funding from…
US congressional panel to subpoena billionaire Leslie Wexner over Epstein ties
WASHINGTON, Jan 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives Oversight Committee will subpoena billionaire Leslie Wexner to sit for…
Gold, precious metals rise as softer US jobs data boost Fed rate cut bets
NEW YORK: Gold and other precious metals rose on Thursday after US private payroll data showed job openings fell to…
Trump Orders US Withdrawal From 66 International Organisations Over National Interest Concerns
HAMILTON, Jan 8 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a “Presidential Memorandum” directing government agencies to withdraw…
Trump threatens to ban dividends and buybacks for US defence firms
President Trump plans to cap defence executive pay at $5m and ban dividends and stock buybacks to force investment in…
Venezuela in talks to sell crude oil to the United States
Venezuela’s state oil firm PDVSA confirms negotiations with the US for crude sales, following Washington’s demand for access to its…
Trump Seeks Immediate Ban On Large Investors Buying US Homes
WASHINGTON, Jan 8 (Bernama-dpa) -- US President Donald Trump said he plans to bar professional investors such as banks, insurers…
Britain’s PM discusses position on Greenland with Trump over call
Jan 7 (Reuters) - The British government said on Wednesday Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with United States President Donald…
Pegawai imigresen AS tembak mati wanita di Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS: Seorang pegawai imigresen di Minneapolis menembak mati seorang wanita mencetuskan kemarahan pemimpin tempatan, walaupun Presiden, Donald Trump mendakwa pegawai…
Trump administration actively discusses potential purchase of Greenland
White House confirms President Trump is actively discussing buying Greenland for US national security, citing Arctic deterrence against Russia and…
Trump and Colombia’s Petro hold phone call to discuss ‘disagreements’
BOGOTA, Jan 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro held a phone call on Wednesday…
US says it needs to control Venezuelan oil sales indefinitely to drive change
WASHINGTON: The US needs to control Venezuela's oil sales and revenue indefinitely to stabilise the country's economy, rebuild its oil…
Oil falls amid Trump deal on Venezuelan oil, stocks ease
NEW YORK: Oil prices fell on Wednesday following US President Donald Trump's deal to import up to US$2 billion worth…
US lays out plan for marketing Venezuelan oil after Maduro’s ouster
Venezuela’s PDVSA confirmed it is in discussions with the US to sell crude oil under existing commercial relations. (EPA Images…
US immigration officer fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis
A protestor holds a sign as Minneapolis police officers respond to the scene where a woman was shot and killed…
Trump plots offer to buy Greenland as Nato ally Denmark seethes
White House press secretary Caroline Leavitt said Donald Trump’s default approach is diplomacy but did not entirely rule out the…
Exclusive-South Africa will not interfere with US refugee program for white minority, email says
WASHINGTON, Jan 7 (Reuters) - U.S. and South African officials reached an agreement during a closed-door meeting in late December…