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UN to vote on suspending Russia from the rights council.
UNITED NATIONS: The U.N. General Assembly will vote on whether to suspend Russia from the U.N.’s premier human rights body. The move was initiated...
The US hits Russia with ‘war crimes’ sanctions, Europe following.
WASHINGTON USA: The U.S. rolled out a new wave of financial sanctions on Wednesday against Russia. That President Joe Biden said would place a...
Wins for pro-Putin leaders buttress autocracies in Europe.
BUDAPEST, Hungary: After two nationalist European strongmen won overwhelming victories in elections on Sunday. One of the first foreign leaders to congratulate both were...
The US to seek Russia’s suspension from Human Rights Council.
BUCHAREST, Romania: The United States plans to seek a suspension of Russia from its seat on the U.N.’s top human rights body. Pointing to...
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan protests to the U.S. about alleged...
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said his government handed an official protest to the U.S. embassy on Friday over what it called...
US seeks tighter UN sanctions after N. Korea missile test
SEOUL, South Korea: The United States called for tougher U.N. sanctions after North Korea said it test-fired its biggest intercontinental ballistic missile to date....
Activists stage global climate protest, slam Ukraine war.
Berlin Germany: Climate activists staged the 10th series of worldwide protests. To demand that leaders take stronger action against global warming. With some linking...
Ukraine war drives the US, EU deal to undercut Russian energy
BRUSSELS: With stunning speed, Russia’s war in Ukraine is driving Western Europe into the outstretched arms of the United States again. Especially apparent when...
The US, EU sign data transfer deal to ease privacy concerns
BRUSSELS: The European Union and the United States made a breakthrough in their years-long battle over the privacy of data. That flows across the...
Biden pledges new Ukraine aid warns Russia on chemical weapons.
BRUSSELS Belgium: President Joe Biden and Western allies pledged new sanctions and humanitarian aid. In response to Vladimir Putin’s assault on Ukraine. But their...
The U.S. reinstates 352 product exclusions from China tariffs.
WASHINGTON USA: The U.S. Trade Representative's office said on Wednesday it has reinstated 352 expired product exclusions from U.S. "Section 301" tariffs on Chinese...
The U.S. imposes fresh sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine invasion.
BRUSSELS/WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday imposed fresh sanctions on Russia. Targeting dozens of Russian defense companies. Hundreds of members of its parliament, and...
Poland orders expulsion of 45 Russians suspected of spying.
WARSAW, Poland: Poland ordered the expulsion of 45 Russians whom the government identified as intelligence officers. Using their diplomatic status as cover to operate...
Putin wants ‘unfriendly countries’ to pay rubles for gas.
MOSCOW Russia: President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia will demand that “unfriendly? countries pay for Russian natural gas exports only in rubles from now...
UK inflation hits a 30-year high of 6.2% as Sunak readies...
LONDON UK: British inflation shot up faster than expected last month to hit a new 30-year high. Worsening a historic squeeze on household finances...
‘No mercy’: Mariupol bombing compared to Nazi war crimes.
MEDYKA, Poland: The president of Poland compared Russia’s attacks on Ukraine to Nazi forces during World War II. Saying that besieged Mariupol looks like...
Trudeau reaches deal to keep his party in power till 2025
Toronto Canada: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his Liberal Party has reached an agreement with the opposition New Democratic Party. That would keep his...
EU slams ‘war crimes’ in Ukraine but new sanctions unlikely
BRUSSELS Belgium: European Union countries accused the Russian armed forces of committing war crimes in Ukraine. But appeared unlikely to impose new sanctions on...
New rules for companies on climate risks proposed by SEC.
WASHINGTON USA: Companies would be required to disclose the greenhouse gas emissions they produce. And how climate risk affects their business under new rules...
Boris Johnson: Russian win would bring ‘age of intimidation’
LONDON UK: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was a “turning point for the world.” Arguing that a victory...
UK regulator revokes license of Russia-backed broadcaster RT.
LONDON UK: Britain’s communications regulator revoked the license of the state-funded Russian broadcaster RT amid concern that its coverage of the war in Ukraine...
Biden’s China ‘pivot’ complicated by Russia’s war in Ukraine.
WASHINGTON USA: President Joe Biden set out to finally complete the “pivot to Asia.” A long-sought adjustment of U.S. foreign policy to better reflect...
Intel unveils $88B chipmaking expansion plan for Europe.
LONDON UK: U.S. chipmaker Intel unveiled plans on Tuesday to invest up to 80 billion euros ($88 billion) across Europe. As part of an...
Russia’s invasion drives NATO rethink of Europe force stance.
Brussels, Belgium: In an underground archive below NATO’s headquarters lies a key document. That sets out the vision of both NATO and Russia about...
Council of Europe expels Russia from human rights body.
STRASBOURG, France: The Council of Europe on Wednesday expelled Russia from the continent’s foremost human rights body in an unprecedented move over Moscow’s invasion...
Asian shares rise ahead of Fed decision on rate hike.
TOKYO Japan: Asian shares rose as investors awaited a widely anticipated decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve on interest rate policy.
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225...
White House: Biden will travel to Europe for Ukraine talks.
WASHINGTON USA: — President Joe Biden will travel to Europe next week for face-to-face talks with European leaders about the Russian invasion of Ukraine,...
EU and UK hit Russia with wider sanctions that target luxury
BRUSSELS Belgium: EU and UK hit Russia with more sanctions this time victim is Pure-bred horses, truffles, a soccer club owner, and a media...
Asia stocks extend losses as Ukraine war, China’s Covid-19 surge hit...
SYDNEY: Asian stocks were in the red on Tuesday as surging COVID-19 cases in China hit the confidence of investors. Who is already worried...
Russian strikes hit western Ukraine as offensive widens.
LVIV, Ukraine: Russia widened its military offensive in Ukraine on Friday, striking airfields in the west and an industrial city in the east. A...
World Bank official says war-driven oil price hikes to slash growth...
WASHINGTON: Persistent high oil prices prompted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine could cut a full percentage point off the growth of large oil-importing developing...
FBI releases first declassified 9/11 document after Biden order
After an executive order by President Joe Biden, the FBI has released a newly declassified document. About September 11, 2001 attacks on the United...
The first direct contact between Biden and the Chinese president.
The US president spoke to the Chinese president for the first time since taking office.
Washington / Beijing: US President Joe Biden has spoken over...
China offers 31 million in aid to the Afghanistan government.
BEIJING: China has offered a 31 million aid package to the Taliban government in Afghanistan.
According to the News Agency, China has offered a humanitarian...
Taliban announces interim government: Mullah Hassan Akhund appointed chief.
Afghan Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid announces his government's interim cabinet in Afghanistan after a nearly three-week wait. Zabihullah Mujahid announced the new cabinet at...
Taliban’s Afghanistan takeover presents fresh challenge for social media companies.
WASHINGTON: Social media company Facebook have informed on Monday that they declare the Taliban as a terrorist organization. And will be banning them along...
Afghanistan conflict: Kabul falls to Taliban as president flees
KABUL: The US-led coalition government present in Afghanistan has been seized and taken over by the Taliban. After they captured the capital and brought...
Malaysia’s king to meet political leaders as search for new PM...
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian King put an end to the political quarrelling at a meeting held on Tuesday with his fellow party leaders. As...
UK, Singapore launch talks on the digital trade agreement
BRITAIN: On Monday, Britain, and Singapore will begin negotiations on another computerized economic deal. That could eliminate boundaries, a piece of London's effort to...
UEM Sunrise partners Maybank Islamic’s HouzKEY
KUALA LUMPUR: UEM Sunrise Bhd has collaborated with Maybank Islamic's HouzKEY. To help a greater amount of its clients including new property holders to...
KAB partners Janakuasa in Vietnam renewable energy venture
Kejuruteraan Asastera Bhd (KAB) , a Malaysian mechanical engineering company. Signed an agreement with Janakuasa Pte., Ltd. to enter the renewable energy market in...
Trump’s tariffs led to billions of losses, Fed research shows
At the beginning of last year, there was an extremely unlikely anomaly in global trade consciousness: China mentioned that it was promoting other goods...
World Bank lowers Malaysia GDP growth due to pandemic.
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia's GDP development has been brought down to 4.5% this year from the prior 6%. According to World Bank amid the emotional...
Bank Negara, Bank of Thailand launch cross-border QR payment linkage
Kuala Lumpur: A cross-border QR payment linkage between Thailand and Malaysia was dispatched by the Bank Negara Malaysia and The Bank Of Thailand (BOT)...
KNM Group Directors Found Guilty of Violating Bankruptcy Law, ESOS Share...
KNM Group's former directors Lee Swee Eng and Chew Fook Sin were found guilty by Indonesia's Supreme Court in a bankruptcy case. Recent ESOS share allocations to family members, including those involved in the case, raise serious questions about corporate governance and shareholder interests.
KNM Employees Defrauded by Executive Director Gan Siew Liat in ESOS Scam
Gan Siew Liat, Executive Director of KNM and wife of former CEO Lee Swee Eng, has been caught diverting millions in shares meant for employees to her family members. The ESOS scam has led to her dismissal along with her accomplices. Learn more about the implications for KNM employees and shareholders.
President Trump Urges Americans To Wear Masks To Contain The Coronavirus...
After months of resistance to masks, President Donald Trump urged Americans to wear them to help contain the coronavirus outbreak that’s rapidly spreading throughout...
Japan rolls out $1 trillion stimulus package to soften coronavirus impact
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced on Monday a nearly $1 trillion in stimulus to protect its economy from the damages caused by the ongoing...
Vietnamese products see enormous demand in the US market
Goods with ‘Made in Vietnam’ tags have become more popular in the United States as the world’s largest economy reduce its dependence on China’s...
Alibaba struggles with overwhelming demand, restive workforce due to pandemic
As the world desperately struggles to find masks, gloves, gowns and other personal protective equipment (PPE) to stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic,...
“Coronavirus is China’s fault,” say global officials
The uncontrollable spread of the coronavirus infections has resulted to a global shock, with stock markets tumbling, businesses shutting, supply chains closing, food and...
Australia wards off recession through $11 billion stimulus package
The Government of Australia has recently unveiled a stimulus package worth $11.4 billion (A$17.6 billion) designed to curb recession due to the economic impact...
Offshore Leaks: How a 2013 Exposé Transformed Global Tax Policies
The 2013 ICIJ Offshore Leaks report revealed 130,000 offshore accounts, leading to global investigations and policy changes. High-profile figures like Lee Swee Eng and Imee Marcos were implicated, prompting countries to crack down on tax evasion and increase financial transparency.
3 Filipino church leaders accused of fraud and trafficking in US
Three top administrators of a Philippine-based church were indicted by an American federal grand jury for alleged immigration fraud and labor trafficking.
Guia Cabactulan, Marissa...
Lesotho’s first lady surrenders to face murder charges
The first lady of African country Lesotho has surrendered into authorities on Tuesday after she has been wanted for allegedly murdering the Prime Minister’s...
China’s claim on Spratly violated Philippine sovereign rights, World court says
The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) said that the Philippine sovereign rights were violated by China as it illicitly claimed jurisdiction over the Spratly Islands. In 2016, the tribunal officially declared that the Philippines has exclusive sovereign rights over the controversial West Philippine Sea (South China Sea), clearly invalidating China’s “nine-dash” demarcation line. Documents released by the world […]
Three Malaysian execs face money laundering charges
Former Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA) Chairman Tan Sri Shahrir Abdul Samad and former International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan were arrested on...
Taiwan President wants China to “face reality and show respect”
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen said that China needs to accept the fact that her country has long been sovereign.
"We're...
What to expect next as US-China trade deal gets inked
Investors across the globe can now expect a "fair and reciprocal trade" said US President Donald Trump as his country’s deal with China finally got...
Microsoft CEO’s comment on India’s Citizenship Law drew backlash
Speaking at a Microsoft event in New York, the company CEO Satya Nadella expressed his remarks on the new Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) of...
Tsai Ing- Wen claims victory in Taiwan presidential race anew
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-Wen has secured her second term in office following a landslide victory in the January 11 elections.
Tsai, who represented the...
Despite criticisms, Facebook maintains policy on political ads
Social media site Facebook announced that it would stick on its policy allowing political ads on its platform despite criticisms that politicians only use...
US and China vowed to resolve economic disputes through comprehensive dialogue
Apart from inking the Phase 1 trade deal between the United States and China on January 15, the two nations have also agreed to...
Iranian Soleimani’s death served “American Justice,” says President Trump
US President Donald Trump gained support from countrymen when he defended that the killing of Iranian’s top military commander was prompted by a “bold...
President Trump boasts US’ investment boom in Ohio rally
Speaking in front of thousands of supporters during a campaign rally held Thursday night in Toledo, Ohio, US President Donald Trump shared that his...
China and Russia scolded by the US for failure to condemn...
The United States slammed China and Russia for blocking the condemnation of the recent attack on the American Embassy in Baghdad.
US
officials were angered as China...
UK gov’t denies claims about overpriced HS2 railways
The Government of the United Kingdom downgraded Deputy Chair Lord Berkeley’s claims that the development of the High Speed 2 (HS2) project has an...
25 dead in India’s Citizenship Law protests
India has experienced a bloody holiday because at least 25 people were reportedly killed in the violence and more than 260 police personnel have...
Mexican leader slams predecessors for allowing drug lord “El Chapo” hold...
Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, in his year-end address, criticized the preceding administrations for allowing imprisoned drug lord Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzman wield...
Taiwan’s Air Force General went missing after helicopter crash landing
Taiwan's top military
official Shen Yi-ming was among the three individuals reported missing after their
helicopter made an emergency landing in northern Taipei.
In an interview, the...
Israel’s PM Netanyahu wins landslide victory despite corruption charges
The embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed
a “giant victory” after capturing 72% of votes in a primary election for
leadership of the ruling Likud party.
Despite...
Iraq president offers to resign after rejecting PM candidate
Iraq’s President Barham Saleh
rejected to name Iran-backed Governor Asaad al-Eidani as their country’s next
prime minister in his hope “to avoid more bloodshed and in...
Hong Kong protesters returned to streets on Christmas Day
Shouting popular slogans
"Liberate Hong Kong” and “Revolution of our times,” hundreds of protesters
in Hong Kong once again took to the streets on Christmas Day....
Croatia sets run off for presidential post as no candidate wins...
For the second time in a row, Croatians need to choose their next President during the scheduled runoff on January 5. This, after no...
Biased party-line votes lead Trump’s bogus impeachment
In a last-ditch effort, outgoing Democrat congressmen voted to embarrass the United States of America and its people with the bogus impeachment of President...
Ex-Indian President alarmed on the rise of bank scandals
India's ex-President Pranab Mukherjee said he is extremely alarmed that their country's economy is shaken by series of financial scandals that continue to arise. During...
HSBC Bank in shaky relationship with Chinese Government
HSBC bank is in trouble with the Chinese government after it was learned they turned over documents to the US government in its prosecution...
Union President arrested amid conspiracy charge
Massachusetts State Police Union Ex-President and a Beacon Hill lobbyist were separately arrested at their homes for allegedly committing bribery schemes.It was the Federal...
North Korea steals $1.6bn in cyber attacks
As it strives to fund its weapons programme, North Koreahas stolen a total amount of $1.6bn ($AU2.4bn) through cyber-attacks targeting crypto-forex exchanges and banks.In...
Two more international banks tied to Huawei technologies case
The US Citigroup Inc. and French bank BNP Paribas were reportedly involved in the escalating trade war of the US and China.
The recently released...
EU Member Brussels to revive blacklist money laundering states
Brussels is set to reintroduced a blacklist of non-EU
countries that are tied to money laundering that was previously blocked by the
EU capital when Saudi...
Hongkong banks sent out ads calling for calm
The protests in Hongkong are having a negative effect on the
tourism and economy that local banks have placed full-page ads in newspapers
imploring the restoration...