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BAGHDAD -- Iraq's former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki on Wednesday rebuffed the "blatant U.S. interference" in Iraq's internal affairs, describing…
Trump claims 'very big victory' as shutdown vote nears
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump declared victory on Tuesday as an effort to end the longest-ever US government shutdown headed to…
Trade hits over RM2.2 trillion, ringgit on strong run
Reforms under Madani framework drive growth, cut deficit and boost investor confidence, says Anwar PETALING JAYA: Despite global economic headwinds,…
'Mellon Blue' diamond ring sells for US$25 million in Geneva auction
GENEVA: A vivid blue diamond weighing 9.51 carats and previously belonging to Rachel "Bunny" Mellon, the aristocratic philanthropist and a…
Deal to end US shutdown would allow some Republican senators to seek US$500,000 for Jan 6 probe
The justice department could opt to settle the lawsuits, rather than fight them in court. (EPA Images pic) WASHINGTON: Legislation…
China emerges as key force in global climate governance: Finnish newspaper
HELSINKI, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- China is increasingly becoming a pivotal force in global climate governance as the United States…
Trump's oil sweet spot leaves Opec and global producers in limbo
Oil prices have oscillated in a relatively narrow range of US$60 to US$70 a barrel in recent months, reflecting both…
PM Anwar: Malaysia-South Korea rare earth tie proves Putrajaya not bound to US
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim told Parliament today that South Korea and Malaysia have…
BBC resignations expose deep fractures in Britain's trusted broadcaster
Director General Tim Davie and head of news Deborah Turness resigned on Sunday after an internal report by a former…
US House returns to Washington for vote to end government shutdown
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Members of the House of Representatives returned to Washington on Tuesday, braving the nation's tangled airports for a…
US aircraft carrier moves into Latin America region, officials say
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Gerald Ford aircraft carrier strike group has moved into the Latin America region, two U.S. officials told…
Tariff shocks no hurdle: Anwar points to record RM2.235t Jan-Sept trade
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today cited Malaysia’s trade performance as proof that his…
Malaysia’s 2025 GDP growth likely to exceed projections, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) for 2025 could rise further, underpinned by robust economic performance,…
Venezuelan military preparing guerrilla response in case of US attack
(Reuters) -Venezuela is deploying weapons – including decades-oldRussian-made equipment – and is planning to mount a guerrilla-style resistance or sow…
Malaysia stands firm on Thailand-Cambodia peace efforts despite border blast, says defence force chief
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — Malaysia has reaffirmed its commitment to continue supporting the peace process between Thailand and Cambodia…
Outgoing BBC boss praises its journalism and says broadcaster will thrive
LONDON (Reuters) -The outgoing boss of the BBC said he was "very proud" of the broadcaster's journalism, two days after…
US Senate approves deal to end government shutdown
The Senate has passed a bill to reopen federal agencies and end the longest government shutdown in US history, sending…
Malaysia kekal komited sokong proses damai Thai-Kemboja
Susulan pengumuman Thailand mengenai penggantungan semua perjanjian dengan Kemboja selepas letupan periuk api di sempadan mencederakan beberapa askarnya, Malaysia menegaskan…
Malaysia only facilitated Thailand-Cambodia peace talks, says Anwar
Thailand’s prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul threatened to derail a fragile peace deal with Cambodia after a landmine explosion injured two…
Dakwa difitnah, Trump ugut saman BBC AS$1 bilion
NEW YORK: Presiden Amerika Syarikat (AS), Donald Trump mengancam menyaman British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) selepas penyiar Britain itu didakwa melakukan…
Thailand to inform Washington of halt to ceasefire deal with Cambodia
Defence Minister General Natthaphon Narkphanit said Thailand will also put on hold the return of 18 Cambodian prisoners. BANGKOK: Thailand’s…
M’sia to resume talks after Thailand halts KL peace deal over explosion: PM
PARLIAMENT | Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today said Chief of Defence Forces Nizam Jaffar has been tasked to resume negotiations…
Malaysia’s 2025 GDP growth expected to exceed projections
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia’s 2025 GDP growth could surpass earlier forecasts, with Q3 growth projected at 5.2%. KUALA…
KDNK Malaysia 2025 berpotensi capai paras lebih tinggi
Ekonomi Malaysia kukuh dengan KDNK 2025 berpotensi lebih tinggi, disokong pertumbuhan 5.2% suku ketiga dan dagangan RM2.24 trilion. KUALA LUMPUR:…
M’sia to continue to mediate Thai-Cambodia peace deal, Thai PM has never questioned role, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed claims by a retired Thai general regarding the Thailand-Cambodia peace deal, saying…
Asean struggles to escape US-China squeeze
Out of Asean’s US$25 billion services trade surplus in 2023, US$9 billion was with China alone. (EPA Images pic) HONG…
Atomic madness | The Star
JUST as nuclear war – in all its sheer insanity – has returned to Hollywood and public attention, the leaders…
Atomic madness | The Star
JUST as nuclear war – in all its sheer insanity – has returned to Hollywood and public attention, the leaders…
Trump says firebrand ally Greene has 'lost her way' after criticism
WASHINGTON: It used to be a political match made in MAGA heaven.But US President Donald Trump fell out with hard-right…