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US Senate passes deal expected to shorten government shutdown
WASHINGTON, United States: US senators on Friday approved a last-minute deal backed by President Donald Trump to avert the worst…
Polish prime minister says peace could be achieved in Ukraine within weeks
WARSAW, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Peace could be achieved in Ukraine in a matter of weeks, Polish Prime Minister Donald…
Malaysia bantu rundingan, keputusan terpulang pada Thailand-Kemboja
Pendirian Malaysia adalah untuk membantu dalam proses rundingan dan memastikan permusuhan dihentikan dalam isu sempadan Thailand dan Kemboja, kata Perdana…
M’sia opposes any move to relocate Palestinians to Somaliland, says PM
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is against any attempt to use the self-declared "Republic of Somaliland" or any other territories to forcibly transfer…
Malaysia Rejects Israel’s ‘Somaliland’ Recognition
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has rejected Israel’s recognition of the “Somaliland” region and expressed opposition to any attempt to…
South Korean shares approach record levels, set for best year since 1999
SEOUL: South Korean shares were set to post their biggest yearly jump in more than two decades on a chipmaker…
China condemns Panama’s demolition of canal monument as ‘forced’
China deplores the forced demolition of a Panama Canal monument honouring Chinese workers, an act also criticised by Panama’s president.BEIJING:…
Ukrainians withstand days-long power cuts in crowded ‘resilience’ shelters
(Corrects story to fix spelling in headline)VYSHHOROD, Ukraine, Dec 30 (Reuters) - For three days, after the latest Russian air…
Trump unfazed by Chinese military drills around Taiwan
US President Donald Trump says he is not concerned by China’s live-fire drills near Taiwan, citing his strong relationship with…
Hamas armed wing refuses to surrender arms as Trump to meet Netanyahu
The Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades also confirmed the death of their longtime spokesman, Abu Obeida, whose real name was Hudhayfa Samir…
Hamas armed wing vows to keep weapons as Trump meets Netanyahu
Hamas’s military wing refuses to disarm, a key issue for US-Israel talks, and confirms the death of its longtime spokesperson…
Peru shamans foretell illness for Trump, Maduro's exile in 2026
LIMA: Shamans in Peru gathered for an annual New Year's ritual on Monday where they made predictions for the year…
Peru shamans foretell illness for Trump, Maduro’s exile in 2026
LIMA, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Shamans in Peru gathered for an annual New Year's ritual on Monday where they made…
Trump, Netanyahu meet in Florida to discuss Gaza, Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump shake hands as they arrive to speak to journalists. (AFP…
Thai army accuses Cambodia of violating truce with over 250 drones
BANGKOK: Thailand's army accused Cambodia on Monday of violating a newly signed ceasefire agreement, reached after weeks of deadly border…
Russia says Ukraine attacked Putin’s home, Kyiv calls this a ‘lie’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called Russia’s claim ‘a complete fabrication’ designed to undermine the peace process. (EPA Images pic) KYIV:…
Trump says US hit dock for Venezuelan drug boats
US President Donald Trump has been threatening for weeks that ground strikes on drug cartels in the region would start…
US, Venezuelan officials still mum on Trump’s mention of action against drug boat facility
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Officials in Washington and Caracas remained silent on Monday about President Donald Trump's vague…
Putin told Trump that Russia’s position will change after Ukrainian drone attack on residence
MOSCOW, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin told U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday that Russia would review…
Washington pipe bomb suspect has confessed, prosecutors say
WASHINGTON, Dec 29 (Reuters) - The man accused of planting pipe bombs in Washington the night before the January 6,…
Zelenskyy Says Will Not Lift Martial Law In Ukraine Until Receiving Security Guarantees
MOSCOW, Dec 29 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- Martial law in Ukraine will be lifted only after Kyiv receives security guarantees, Ukrainian President…
Putin amends law to let Russia ignore foreign criminal courts
MOSCOW, Dec 29 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed into law changes that give Russia the right to…
Trump-Zelenskiy talks yield no progress on Ukraine-Russia territorial issues
KYIV, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Russia and Ukraine on Monday remained far apart on territorial issues that are blocking a…
Stocks head for year-end record on Fed rate cut bets
LONDON/SINGAPORE: Global stocks were on track on Monday to end 2025 at record highs, while the dollar hovered near its…
Kremlin says Ukraine should withdraw troops from Donbas, and a Putin-Trump call expected soon
MOSCOW, Dec 29 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Monday that Ukraine should withdraw its troops from the part of…
The tenuous peace between Trump and the US$30 trillion bond market
NEW YORK: Since President Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs pushed the US bond market into revolt in April, his administration…
US pledges $2 billion in humanitarian support to UN, State Department says
GENEVA, Dec 29 (Reuters) - The United States has made a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid, a U.S.…
Asian stocks rise, precious metals hit records on Fed rate cut bets
SINGAPORE: Asian stocks jumped to six-week highs on Monday, while the US dollar hovered near its lowest in almost three…
New York’s first Muslim mayor takes office with ambitious agenda
Zohran Mamdani becomes New York’s first Muslim mayor, bringing a Democratic Socialist platform focused on rent control and affordable housingNEW…