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Dick Cheney, powerful former US vice president who pushed for Iraq war, dies at 84
WASHINGTON: Dick Cheney, a driving force behind the US invasion of Iraq in 2003, was considered by presidential historians as…
Trump forms taskforce for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics prep
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has created a federal taskforce to oversee preparations for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los…
Bursa Malaysia opens lower on US tariff concerns, Wall Street decline
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia opened slightly lower on Wednesday, tracking Wall Street's decline as sentiment turned cautious following weak US…
US envoy Witkoff heads to Moscow amid Ukraine war tensions
MOSCOW: US envoy Steve Witkoff will hold meetings with Russian officials on Wednesday, a US source confirmed, as President Donald…
Trump suggests Vance is his likely heir apparent in 2028
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday that Vice President JD Vance is “most likely” his heir apparent…
Trump to host Armenia, Azerbaijan leaders for peace talks on Friday, US official says
(Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump will host the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan for peace talks at the White House…
Ghislaine Maxwell opposes release of Epstein grand jury transcripts
NEW YORK: Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted in 2021 for aiding Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse of minors, has opposed the U.S. government’s…
Trump accuses banks of discrimination as White House prepares order
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK: President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he believes that banks, including JPMorgan and Bank of America, discriminate against…
Tariff-wise, we could have done worse
YOURSAY | ‘Negotiations with the US must be sustained. It’s a marathon, not a sprint.’COMMENT | Ginormous RM1t bill for…
European countries announce US$1bil purchase of US weapons for Ukraine
The package includes US Patriot missile parts and other systems for Ukraine’s badly stretched front-line requirements. (EPA Images pic) STOCKHOLM:…
Brazil’s Lula Vows WTO Action, to Invite Trump to COP30
BOGOTA, Aug 6 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday vowed to defend the country’s economic interests using…
Brazil’s Supreme Court caught off guard by order to arrest Bolsonaro, sources say
SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Brazil's Supreme Court was caught off-guard by Justice Alexandre de Moraes' decision late on Monday to place…
Trump says pharma, chips tariffs incoming as trade war widens
Fresh tariffs on pharmaceuticals and semiconductors were expected to be announced in the coming week amid US trade reform efforts.…
Standing on White House roof, Trump jokes about installing missiles
Donald Trump shouts to reporters as he surveys the grounds from the roof of the White House’s proposed new ballroom.…
Trump-led Texas redistricting gambit ignites national arms race to control Congress
(Reuters) -The escalating political fight over the Texas congressional map is spreading across other states across the country, triggering an…
Canadian minister hails ‘productive’ Mexico meeting as US tariffs loom
MEXICO CITY/TORONTO (Reuters) -Top Canadian ministers held a "productive" meeting with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and some of her top…
Egypt’s Sisi says Israel’s war in Gaza a ‘systematic genocide’
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said the war in Gaza has long surpassed any logic or justification. (Reuters pic) CAIRO:…
Epstein partner Maxwell opposes release of her grand jury materials
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Ghislaine Maxwell, the former girlfriend of the late financier Jeffrey Epstein who was convicted in 2021 of…
Witkoff to meet with Russian leadership in Moscow on Wednesday, source says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff will be in Moscow on Wednesday to meet with Russian leadership, a source…
US requires Zambia, Malawi citizens to pay up to $15,000 bond for some visitor visas
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump's administration will require visa applicants from Zambia and Malawi to pay bonds up to $15,000…
Brexit's parallels with Trump tariffs tell a tale
In figuring out why the United States tariff shock hasn't sent the economy or financial world into a tailspin, Britain's…
Pfizer reports strong Q2 revenue
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- U.S. pharmaceutical company Pfizer announced its second-quarter earnings on Tuesday, reporting a 10 percent…
Exclusive-Trump administration to formally axe Elon Musk’s ‘five things’ email
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Trump administration plans as soon as Tuesday to formally axe a program launched by billionaire former Trump…
Trump says incoming pharma tariff may go as high as 250%
The US president also plans to unveil fresh duties on foreign semiconductors. (EPA Images pic) WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump…
Russia hints at deploying mid-range missiles after ending INF moratorium
MOSCOW: Russia on Tuesday suggested it could deploy intermediate-range missiles after ending a self-imposed moratorium on producing or deploying the…
Egypt's Sisi says Israel's war in Gaza a 'systematic genocide'
CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said Tuesday Israel was pursuing "a war of starvation and genocide" in Gaza, and…
Trump proposes 250% tariff on imported pharmaceuticals
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump revealed plans to impose tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals that could escalate to 250%, alongside new…
US seeks to rename UN aviation program over term ‘gender’
MONTREAL (Reuters) -The United States wants to rename and defund a UN aviation agency's "gender" program that promotes participation by…
US trade deficit narrows as imports drop amid tariff tensions
WASHINGTON: The US trade deficit narrowed sharply in June as imports retreated more than exports, reflecting the impact of President…