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Peru shamans foretell illness for Trump, Maduro's exile in 2026

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

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

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…
Zelensky welcomes ‘principles’ of new US draft to end war

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

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

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

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…
Powerful earthquake of 6.2 magnitude shakes in Istanbul

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…