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Trump suggests Russia-Ukraine peace deal may be near
US President Donald Trump says he believes an agreement to end the war in Ukraine is close, offering no details…
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…
Panama Canal monument to China’s contributions demolished
A monument honouring China’s role at the Panama Canal was torn down by local order, sparking diplomatic outrage and accusations…
BYD set to overtake Tesla as world’s top EV seller in 2025
Chinese automaker BYD is poised to surpass Tesla in global EV sales for 2025, with 2.07 million units sold by…
Trump, Zelensky Tout Progress At Florida Talks But No Breakthrough
WASHINGTON, Dec 29 (Bernama-dpa) --The high-stakes meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Florida ended without a…
Silver crosses US$80 mark for first time; platinum hits record high
NEW YORK: Silver climbed above US$80 an ounce on Monday, supported by supply constraints, strong industrial demand, and bets on…
Trump says Ukraine deal closer but no talks breakthrough
US President Donald Trump (right) and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at a press conference after talks at Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach,…
When Success Becomes Disruptive: China's Trade Surplus and the New Unease in Global Commerce
A Surplus That No Longer Self-CorrectsOrthodox economics rests on a familiar expectation: persistent trade imbalances should, over time, correct themselves.A…
US and Ukraine 'a lot closer' on peace deal, Trump says after meeting with Zelenskyy
PALM BEACH, Florida: US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy were "getting a…
Trump says Zelensky and Putin ‘serious’ in war talks sprint
US President Donald Trump welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida. (AFP pic) PALM…
Putin and Trump do not support European-Ukrainian temporary ceasefire idea, the Kremlin says
MOSCOW, Dec 28 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump…
Trump congratulates Thailand, Cambodia leaders on ceasefire
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Sunday congratulated the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia on a ceasefire agreed the previous…
Teaching the world’s lost leaders
JUST a fortnight ago, we saw how fast a viral video could virally whip around the world.It was taken during…
What to expect in 2026
WHAT a difference a year makes. 2025 has not merely been eventful, it has been transformative. Many of us will…
Trump tiada hasrat ikut jejak Israel iktiraf Somaliland
WASHINGTON: Presiden Amerika Syarikat (AS), Donald Trump menegaskan tidak berhasrat untuk segera mengikuti jejak langkah sekutunya Israel, dalam mengiktiraf wilayah…
Zelenskyy looks to close out Ukraine peace deal at Trump meet
PALM BEACH: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will sit down Sunday with Donald Trump and seek to secure the US president's…
Putin says Russia will achieve its Ukraine aims by force if Kyiv doesn’t want peace
MOSCOW, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said Ukraine was in no hurry for peace and if it…
Kyiv ‘bergelap’ selepas Russia bom infrastruktur tenaga Ukraine
KYIV: Satu pertiga penduduk di ibu negara Ukraine terputus bekalan elektrik selepas Russia melancarkan pengeboman besar-besaran ke atas kawasan kediaman…
Zelenskiy to meet Trump in Florida for talks on Ukraine peace plan
PALM BEACH, Florida, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S. President Donald Trump will meet in Florida…
Netanyahu pujuk AS perang lagi dengan Iran
TEL AVIV: Perdana Menteri Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu terus memberi amaran mengenai ancaman serius Iran terhadap Israel dan dunia. Netanyahu dijangka…
Zelenskyy looks to close out Ukraine peace deal at Trump meet
PALM BEACH: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will sit down Sunday with Donald Trump and seek to secure the US president's…
Ukraine peace needs a willing Russia, says Canadian PM Carney
Canadian PM Carney says a willing Russia is needed for Ukraine peace, announcing $2.5 billion in aid after a major…
Russia claims capture of two more towns in eastern Ukraine
Russia announces capture of Myrnograd and Guliaipole in eastern Ukraine, intensifying pressure ahead of Zelensky-Trump talksMOSCOW: Russia claimed on Saturday…
Russian drones, missiles pound Ukraine ahead of Zelensky-Trump meeting
People walk a dark street during an electricity cut-off in Kyiv, Ukraine, amid the ongoing Russian invasion. (EPA Images pic)…
Trump's Christmas messages offer bombs, blessings and blame
CHRISTMAS under Donald Trump brought airstrikes abroad and political threats at home, as the United States president used the holiday…
US and Nigeria give conflicting accounts of Christmas militant strikes
Conflicting details emerge between US and Nigeria over Christmas strikes on militants, with questions over targets, timing and sovereigntyABUJA: Conflicting…