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Schumer says immigration agents must lose masks, add body cameras
Democrats said they would not agree to extend funding without new limits on President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. (EPA Images…
Trump impressed with Malaysia’s security, requests meeting with IGP, says Anwar
CYBERJAYA, Nov 6 — US President Donald Trump has expressed admiration for Malaysia’s security and enforcement capabilities and asked to…
M’sia praised for Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire, Timor-Leste’s accession
Asean secretary-general Kao Kim Hourn praised Malaysia for convening leaders from key continents during the 47th Asean Summit and related…
Malaysia-US trade rose 15pc as tariff risk mitigated, says Tengku Zafrul
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — Malaysia’s trade with the United States grew by 15.4 per cent to RM270.88 billion between…
World leaders to rally climate fight ahead of Amazon summit
World leaders gather in Belem, Brazil, ahead of COP30 to push climate action despite US absence and rising global warming…
Malaysia’s trade with the US soars 15.4% amid tariff concerns
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s trade with the United States (US) surged 15.4% to RM270.88bil from January to September this year, up…
Lessons for Malaysian progressives from Mamdani’s victory
From Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad Zohran Mamdani has made history. The 34-year-old Asian American democratic socialist will now lead New…
Trump administration orders 10 per cent of flights cut at major US airports due to shutdown
WASHINGTON/CHICAGO: US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Wednesday that he would order 10 per cent of flights at 40…
Trump administration orders 10% of flights cut at major US airports due to shutdown
WASHINGTON/CHICAGO (Reuters) -U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Wednesday that he would order 10% of flights at 40 major…
Malaysia set to defy regional easing as economy holds up
Malaysia’s inflation has remained broadly contained this year, averaging 1.4% in the first nine months of 2025. (Envato Elements pic)…
US Supreme Court casts doubt on legality of Trump's global tariffs
WASHINGTON: US Supreme Court justices raised doubts on Wednesday over the legality of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs in a…
Trump administration orders 10% of flights cut at major US airports due to shutdown
U.S. to cut 10% of flights at 40 airports as record government shutdown strains air traffic control and TSA staffing.…
Trump pressed China's Xi to release jailed Hong Kong media tycoon, sources say
HONG KONG/WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump appealed directly to China's Xi Jinping to free jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy…
North Korea says antagonised by US sanctions, will respond
SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea slammed the U.S. President Donald Trump's administration for imposing sanctions that "antagonise" it, and vowed to…
Trump says lost ‘sovereignty’ in New York after Mamdani win
In a speech in Miami, US President Donald Trump said the Florida city ‘will soon be the refuge for those…
ICE plans call center to track unaccompanied migrant children, other immigration offenders
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement aims to open a call center that would have a dedicated unit to…
5 things to know about New York’s new mayor
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani broke one million votes, earning 50% of ballots cast. (EPA Images pic) NEW…
London’s Khan hails Mamdani’s victory in New York
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) -London Mayor Sadiq Khan on Wednesday hailed Zohran Mamdani's victory in the New York City mayoral…
Israeli minister slams NY mayor elect as 'Hamas supporter'
JERUSALEM: Israel's diaspora minister on Wednesday slammed New York's leftist mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani as a "Hamas supporter" and called on…
In Chicago immigration crackdown, agents raid daycare, senior living center
CHICAGO (Reuters) -A Spanish-language immersion daycare in a leafy residential neighborhood on the North Side of Chicago was raided by…
NST Leader: The fatal cost of denying the climate emergency
WE normally don't associate deaths with climate change. Because when deaths do occur, we blame it on natural disasters. But…
Once again, Trump swaps pressure for promises from Beijing
UNITED States President Donald Trump began his second term by signalling that talks with China to stop a deadly flow…
Democrats dominate first big votes of Trump’s second term, but uncertainties remain
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Democrats took a victory lap on Wednesday after sweeping the first major elections since Donald Trump returned to…
Mamdani victory fires up Europe’s left against right-wing surge at home
LONDON/BERLIN (Reuters) -The blistering rise of Zohran Mamdani to become mayor of New York City has offered encouragement to left-wing…
Tariff negotiations averted threat to over a million Malaysian jobs
KUALA LUMPUR: High retaliatory tariffs imposed by the United States could have dealt a heavy blow to Malaysia's exports, employment,…
Trump blasts Democrats as govt shutdown becomes longest ever
US President Donald Trump repeated his administration’s threat to cut off a vital aid programme that helps 42 million Americans…
Champagne and cheers across New York as Mamdani soars to victory
NEW YORK: Donald Trump had decisively won the US presidential election last November and very few people outside New York's…
Tariff talks with US saved 1.1mil Malaysian jobs, says Tengku Zafrul
Investment, trade and industry minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz said high retaliatory tariffs could have made Malaysian goods less competitive in…
Who is the new mayor of New York City?
The biggest city in the United States has a new mayor. Democrat Zohran Mamdani, whose rapid political ascent has captivated…