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Miami elects first Democratic mayor in nearly three decades

Miami elects first Democratic mayor in nearly three decades

WASHINGTON: Miami voters elected Eileen Higgins as the Florida city's new mayor on Tuesday, making her the first Democrat to…
Trump says to make phone call to stop Thai-Cambodia fighting

Trump says to make phone call to stop Thai-Cambodia fighting

BANGKOK/PHNOM PENH: Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia extended into a third day on Wednesday as US President Donald Trump said…
US Fed appears set for third rate cut despite sharp divides

US Fed appears set for third rate cut despite sharp divides

WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve is expected to deliver a further interest rate cut Wednesday despite divisions among its ranks,…
Trump supporters say prices too high, but president has cure

Trump supporters say prices too high, but president has cure

MOUNT POCONO: Donald Trump may have dismissed US cost of living issues as a "hoax," but his most loyal supporters…
Trump gives economy top marks amid voter cost concerns

Trump gives economy top marks amid voter cost concerns

Donald Trump awards his economic record an ‘A-plus-plus-plus’ grade ahead of a key Pennsylvania rally, despite persistent voter anxiety over…
Australia social media watchdog sees common cause with US as age ban begins

Australia social media watchdog sees common cause with US as age ban begins

SYDNEY, Dec 10 (Reuters) - The regulator overseeing Australia's world-first teenage social media ban rejected the "technological exceptionalism" championed by…
Democrat elected Miami mayor for first time in nearly three decades

Democrat elected Miami mayor for first time in nearly three decades

Dec 9 (Reuters) - Democrat Eileen Higgins became the first member of her party in nearly three decades elected mayor…
USTR Greer says he's open to 'different treatment' of South Africa under trade initiative

USTR Greer says he’s open to ‘different treatment’ of South Africa under trade initiative

WASHINGTON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Tuesday said he is open to treating South Africa…
Trump dakwa Machado mungkin beri anugerah Nobel jika diminta

Trump umum bantuan AS$12 bilion kepada petani AS

WASHINGTON: Presiden Amerika Syarikat (AS) Donald Trump mengumumkan pakej bantuan berjumlah AS$12 bilion (RM49 bilion) bagi membantu golongan petani yang…
Tony Blair digugurkan daripada Majlis Keamanan Gaza?

Tony Blair digugurkan daripada Majlis Keamanan Gaza?

LONDON: Bekas Perdana Menteri United Kingdom (UK), Tony Blair dilaporkan tidak akan menduduki jawatan utama dalam Majlis Keamanan Gaza yang…
Trump’s United States of the Americas

Trump’s United States of the Americas

National security strategies, released from time to time by every US administration, often say little and are quickly forgotten. The…
Venezuela's Machado due to receive Nobel Peace Prize in defiance of travel ban

Venezuela’s Machado due to receive Nobel Peace Prize in defiance of travel ban

OSLO, Dec 10 (Reuters) - Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado is due to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in…
Trump’s Fifa peace prize breached neutrality, claims rights group

Trump’s Fifa peace prize breached neutrality, claims rights group

US President Donald Trump receives the Fifa Peace Prize from Fifa president Gianni Infantino during the World Cup 2026 final…
Starmer launches TikTok account despite ban

Starmer launches TikTok account despite ban

Your browser does not support the audio element.LONDON: Prime Minister Keir Starmer launched a TikTok account on Monday despite the…
Trump’s green light for Nvidia chip sales to China sparks US security concerns

Trump’s green light for Nvidia chip sales to China sparks US security concerns

US President Donald Trump seeks expanded overseas markets for US companies. (EPA Images pic) WASHINGTON: China hardliners and Democratic lawmakers…
Thousands flee DR Congo fighting as M23 enters key city

Thousands flee DR Congo fighting as M23 enters key city

People carry their belongings as they flee the fighting between M23 rebels and the Armed forces of the Democratic Republic…
Ukraine’s Zelensky says ‘ready’ for elections if security ensured

Ukraine’s Zelensky says ‘ready’ for elections if security ensured

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said security must be provided first for any vote to happen, and asked the US to…
US calls for immediate end of Cambodia-Thailand clashes

US calls for immediate end of Cambodia-Thailand clashes

WASHINGTON, United States: The United States on Tuesday called for worsening fighting between Thailand and Cambodia to halt, less than…
Cambodia 'ready at any time' for talks to end Thailand conflict, says PM adviser

Cambodia 'ready at any time' for talks to end Thailand conflict, says PM adviser

BANGKOK: Cambodia is open to immediate bilateral talks with Thailand to bring a halt to a raging border conflict, a…
G7's Russian oil tanker ban shows teeth, but bite is in doubt

G7's Russian oil tanker ban shows teeth, but bite is in doubt

THE Group of Seven's (G7) proposed plan to bar tankers from hauling Russian oil ups the ante in the West's…
Zelenskiy says 'refined documents' on peace plan will soon be sent to U.S

Zelenskiy says ‘refined documents’ on peace plan will soon be sent to U.S

KYIV, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Ukraine and its European partners will soon be ready to present the U.S. with "refined…
Germany's Merz: Europe must become less dependent on United States

Germany’s Merz: Europe must become less dependent on United States

MAINZ, Germany Dec 9 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday rejected a blistering attack on European democracies by…
U.S. judge allows release of Epstein-related grand jury documents

U.S. judge allows release of Epstein-related grand jury documents

WASHINGTON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Tuesday granted a request by the Justice Department to make public…
Pope calls for 'just and lasting peace' after meeting Ukraine's Zelenskiy

Pope calls for ‘just and lasting peace’ after meeting Ukraine’s Zelenskiy

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Pope Leo called for continued dialogue to seek a "just and lasting peace"…
No ceasefire, says Thai PM as conflict with Cambodia escalates

No ceasefire, says Thai PM as conflict with Cambodia escalates

Thai prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul earlier said his country had the right to defend itself after Cambodia’s latest attack continued…
Germany's Merz criticises US security strategy as 'unacceptable'

Germany’s Merz criticises US security strategy as ‘unacceptable’

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says parts of the new US national security strategy are unacceptable from a European perspective, urging…
Stock markets downbeat on eve of Fed rate call

Stock markets downbeat on eve of Fed rate call

LONDON: European and Asian stock markets were largely downbeat Tuesday on uncertainty over the US Federal Reserve's plans for interest…
200,000 flee new advance of Rwanda-backed rebels in Congo despite Trump peace deal

200,000 flee new advance of Rwanda-backed rebels in Congo despite Trump peace deal

Dec 9 - Two hundred thousand people have fled their homes in eastern Congo in recent days, the United Nations…