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Trump refuses to say in a TV interview how he watched the Jan. 6 attack unfold at the US Capitol
Trump refuses to say in a TV interview how he watched the Jan. 6 attack unfold at the US Capitol
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has denied that he had a hand in Deputy Prime Minister D...
Poland said Wednesday it will no longer arm Ukraine and instead focus on its own defense, as the two allies clashed at a key moment in Kyiv's fightback against invasion by Russia."We are no longer transferring weapons to Ukraine, because we are now arming Poland with more modern weapons," Morawiecki said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 — Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad briefed the Kedah government yesterday on his econ...
Canada has accused India of involvement in the killing of a separatist Sikh leader on its soil -- a charge denied by New Delhi as "absurd".It has also been a sore point between India and several Western nations home to large Sikh populations, with New Delhi demanding Canada and others take stricter action against separatists.
Ukraine leader plans to meet with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy as Republicans debate aid as part of funding talks to avoid 30 September government shutdown
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 21 — The rates for broadband services are expected to fall significantly soon after the Malaysian Commun...
KUCHING, Sept 20 — Human rights activist Peter John Jaban today questioned the need for children born to mixed marriages...
The leader of Paraguay, one of a dwindling number of countries that recognize Taiwan, called Tuesday for its readmission to the United Nations in recognition of its democratic credentials.Only 12 countries as well as the Vatican recognize Taiwan, with Beijing putting concerted pressure on countries linked to Taipei.
STORY: "Ukraine is a crime scene and the perpetrator is sitting in this very room," Michel said."And I would like to particularly speak to the esteemed Chinese representative. You have warned Russia against the use of nuclear weapons, and we welcome this. And now, we are asking you. Let's go further. Let's join forces to persuade Russia to end this criminal war that's hurting so many. Let's join forces to convince Russia to respect the principles of the U.N. charter," he added.China has abstained from votes by the 193-member General Assembly that overwhelmingly demanded Moscow withdraw its troops from Ukraine and stop fighting. Russia invaded its neighbor in February 2022.China's abstentions appear to reflect a bid to stay on the diplomatic fence over the war in Ukraine. Beijing has said the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries must be respected, but - in a nod to Russia's unease about NATO - believes all security concerns should be addressed.
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 21 — The government’s Central Database Hub (Padu) initiative, which will be used to implement targeted s...
Lawmakers belonging to Singapore’s ruling party rejected a motion brought by the opposition to suspend Transport Minister S. Iswaran as a member of Parliament pending an ongoing corruption probe.
UN says Israeli official wasn’t ‘detained,’ despite reports
India on Tuesday rejected the "absurd" allegation that its agents were behind the killing of a Sikh leader in Canada, after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's bombshell accusation sent already sour diplomatic relations to a new low.New Delhi insisted it had nothing to do with the killing, adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had "completely rejected" the accusation when earlier raised privately by Trudeau.
STORY: Chinese sovereign lending to Africa fell to the lowest level in nearly two decades, according to data from Boston University's Global China Initiative. The figures underscore Beijing's shift away from a decades-long big ticket infrastructure spree on the continent.The drop in lending comes as several African nations struggle with debt crises. China's own economy is also facing headwinds. Africa has been a focus of President Xi Jinping's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative. It was launched in 2013 to recreate the ancient Silk Road and extend China's geopolitical and economic influence through a global infrastructure development push. Boston University's Chinese Loans to Africa Database estimates Chinese lenders provided $170 billion to Africa from 2000 to 2022.But lending has declined sharply since a 2016 peak. Nine loans totalling $994 million were agreed last year, marking the lowest level of Chinese lending since 2004.African governments largely welcomed Chinese lending and infrastructure projects. But Western critics have accused Beijing of saddling poor nations with unsustainable debt. Zambia - a major Chinese borrower - became the first African country to default during the global health crisis in late 2020. Other governments, including Ghana, Kenya and Ethiopia, are also struggling.China, meanwhile, is facing its own problems at home. Policymakers are struggling to revive growth amid persistent weakness in the crucial property industry, a faltering currency and flagging global demand for its manufactured goods.However, the decline in loans does not necessarily mean an end of Chinese engagement in Africa. The Boston University analysis found trends including fewer loans over $500 million and more focus on social and environmental impacts. That appeared to reflect China's stated push towards a more high-quality, greener Belt and Road Initiative.
Saudi Arabia and Israel voiced optimism Wednesday that they were moving closer to a historic normalization of ties as Iran -- their common foe -- accused the kingdom of betraying the Palestinians through the US-led effort.He also warned that Saudi Arabia was closely watching Iran, whose Shiite clerical leaders are arch-foes both of the conservative Saudi kingdom and Israel.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — For the past decade, individual taxpayers have emerged as the unsung heroes of Malaysia’s fiscal...
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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Thursday began his first official trip to China in almost two decades, with Beijing saying the visit will take ties to a "new level" as the Arab leader seeks financial support to help rebuild his devastated country."We believe that President Bashar al-Assad's visit will further deepen mutual political trust and cooperation in various fields between the two countries," she added.
Hong Kong’s half-century reign as the world’s freest economy has ended, according to the most recent rankings compiled by a Canadian think tank that cited eroding judicial independence as one factor.
Muslim leaders addressing the United Nations on Tuesday berated the West over burnings of the Koran, denouncing the acts protected as free speech as discriminatory.Sweden has seen a series of burnings of the Islamic holy book, with the government voicing condemnation but saying it cannot stop acts protected under laws on free expression.