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US government shutdown now longest ever
The US government shutdown on Wednesday entered its 36th day, making it the longest on record. The previous longest-running shutdown…
Economic Watch: U.S. jobs report points to cooling labor market, strengthens case for Fed rate cut
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected in August, underscoring signs of a cooling…
Democrats release Trump’s alleged birthday note to Epstein
An image on the Democrats’ House Oversight Committee X account shows a birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein, allegedly signed by…
Israeli PM tells Gaza City residents to ‘leave now’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the Jerusalem shooting scene where six people were killed and several others injured. (EPA…
Top Pentagon officials visit Puerto Rico as tensions with Venezuela soar
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the top U.S. general Dan Caine made a surprise visit to Puerto Rico…
US court upholds US$83mil sex assault defamation order against Trump
NEW YORK: A US appeals court upheld Monday a jury's US$83.3 million penalty against President Donald Trump for defaming author…
US Supreme Court backs Trump on aggressive immigration raids
(Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court again backed President Donald Trump's hardline approach toward immigration on Monday, letting federal agents…
Canada to fast-track infrastructure as trade war hits jobs
ON the night he won Canada's election, Prime Minister Mark Carney summarised his plan to jumpstart the country's economy in…
Report: Iran decides to resume nuclear negotiations with the US
TEHRAN: The Iranian government has decided to resume talks with the United States (US) on its nuclear programme for the…
Europeans aim to coordinate first sanctions against Russia with Trump administration
(Reuters) -The EU's top sanctions official was in Washington with a team of experts on Monday to discuss what would…
US animal rights activist fights extradition from UK over 2003 bombings
LONDON (Reuters) -An alleged animal rights extremist fighting extradition from Britain to the U.S. over bombings linked to animal testing…
Trump fails to overturn E. Jean Carroll’s $83.3 million verdict
NEW YORK: A federal appeals court on Monday refused to throw out an $83.3 million jury verdict against U.S. President…
Britain could cut visas from countries that don’t accept migrant returns
LONDON (Reuters) -Britain said on Monday it could cut the number of visas granted to countries that do not accept…
Norwegians vote with Labour Party narrowly favoured to win re-election
OSLO (Reuters) - Norway voted on Monday on the final day of a parliamentary election dominated by concerns over the…
Israel warns Hamas: Surrender or face annihilation
JERUSALEM: Israel's defence minister told Hamas on Monday to lay down its arms or face annihilation, after US President Donald…
Security officers said Palestine-related symbols banned inside mall, claims Tian Chua
Former PKR MP Tian Chua said he told security officers that they had no legal authority to dictate what members…
'Trump Whisperer' ex-minister joins Japan PM race
TOKYO: A former top diplomat dubbed the "Trump Whisperer" was the first candidate Monday to join the race to be…
Venezuela to boost troops to tackle drug trafficking as US strengthens military in Caribbean
CARACAS (Reuters) -Venezuela pledged on Sunday to sharply boost troops in coastal states to tackle drug trafficking - a move…
Yen sinks after Japan PM Ishiba resigns
SINGAPORE: The yen fell broadly on Monday following news that Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba had resigned, while the dollar…
BDS Malaysia kecam Suria KLCC halang penyokong Palestin masuk
Kumpulan Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) Malaysia mengecam pengurusan Suria KLCC selepas beberapa peserta himpunan pro-Palesitn dihalang daripada memasuki pusat…
Punca perlawanan lewat 30 minit, Trump kena ‘boo’ di Terbuka AS
NEW YORK: Kehadiran Presiden Amerika Syarikat (AS) Donald Trump pada perlawanan akhir perseorangan lelaki Terbuka AS pada Ahad menyebabkan pertandingan…
US and EU to increase pressure on Russia with new sanctions
WASHINGTON: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declared that Washington stands ready to intensify pressure on Russia through coordinated action with…
Trump says European leaders will visit US this week to discuss Russia-Ukraine war
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that individual European leaders would visit the United States on Monday…
Alcaraz outshines rival Sinner to win US Open
NEW YORK: Carlos Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner in four sets on Sunday to win the US Open and reassert his…
Russia unleashes biggest air barrage on Ukraine, hits government complex
KYIV: Russia fired its biggest-ever aerial barrage at Ukraine early Sunday, killing four people and setting government offices in Kyiv…
Russia unleashes biggest air barrage on Ukraine, hits government complex
Smoke rises from a fire at the Cabinet of Ministers building after a Russian strike in Kyiv. (Ukrainian Emergency Service/AP…
Iran’s Khamenei bemoans low oil production
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei urged greater dynamism in oil exports, stressing diversification beyond China, Iran’s main buyer. (AP pic)…
Trump issues ‘last warning’ to Hamas over hostages
President Donald Trump said the US was deeply engaged in talks with Hamas, warning more hostages may have died in…
Bolsonaro supporters rally in Brazil as coup trial nears verdict
BRASILIA (Reuters) -Thousands of supporters of former far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro staged protests across several cities on Sunday, days…