At star-studded Georgia rally, Harris and Obama push early voting in tight race
Some 1.9 million residents have already cast their ballot in Georgia, according to the secretary of state's office.
Fri Oct 25 2024
Barack Obama raps 'Lose Yourself' after Eminem introduces him at rally
The Harris campaign featured a host of famous faces, with Bruce Springsteen scheduled to appear in Atlanta and Julia Roberts in Georgia.
Wed Oct 23 2024
In Kamala Harris' multiracial roots, US sees its own future
Some 42 million Americans now identify as multiracial, or 13 pct of the country, according to the US Census Bureau.
Thu Aug 22 2024
Michelle Obama tells Trump the presidency just may be a 'Black job'
Michelle Obama criticized Trump for racist attacks, including claims that migrants take Black jobs and questioning Kamala Harris' identity.
Wed Aug 21 2024
Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Harris in video of live call
The endorsement could help activate and sustain energy and fundraising for Kamala Harris campaign.
Fri Jul 26 2024
Many Democrats back Harris in 2024 race, but Pelosi, Obama silent
Obama, under whom Biden served as vice president for eight years, thanked Biden for his patriotism but did not yet throw their support behind Harris or any other candidate.
Mon Jul 22 2024
Trump says when he mixes up names it is on purpose
The issue of age and mental competence have been thrust to the forefront of the 2024 election campaign.
Thu Feb 15 2024
'Leave The World Behind': Strangers, danger and layers, says Julia Roberts
Julia Roberts says the film is a multilayered disaster thriller that allowed her to play someone very different from herself.
Thu Nov 30 2023
Biden's age is his 'superpower' in 2024, Jeffrey Katzenberg says
Joe Biden, a Democrat who turned 80 in November, is already the oldest Oval Office occupant, and will be 86 before a second term ends.
Tue Jul 18 2023
Narendra Modi denies religious discrimination exists in India
Rights groups have asserted, however, that dissidents, minorities and journalists have come under attack since Narendra Modi took office.
Fri Jun 23 2023
Obama to spotlight US workers in Netflix documentary
Barack Obama will be back in the public view next month in a Netflix-produced documentary series.
Fri Apr 28 2023
Fugees rapper convicted in US over lobbying campaigns with Malaysian financier
Prosecutors accused Pras Michel of plotting with Jho Low to attempt to influence the administrations of Barack Obama and Donald Trump.
Thu Apr 27 2023
Fugees star says money from Malaysian financier was for Obama photo, not campaign donation
Rapper Prakazrel "Pras Michel" of the Fugees said, Jho Low did not direct him to make campaign donations with the money for the photo.
Wed Apr 19 2023
Leonardo DiCaprio says Malaysian financier planned to donate to Obama's 2012 campaign
Leonardo DiCaprio told jurors that Jho Low said he planned on giving "a significant donation" to the Democratic Party.
Tue Apr 04 2023
Obama presidential portrait unveiling features talk of democracy, tradition
Large, formal portraits of US presidents and first ladies adorn walls, hallways and rooms throughout the White House.
Thu Sep 08 2022
AWANI Tonight: Govt proposes 2% contribution for foreign workers
The government has proposed a mandatory 2% EPF contribution for foreign workers - lower than the initial 12% - avoid burdening employers, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Mon Feb 03 2025
AWANI Tonight: ASEAN25: ASEAN must forge own narrative, avoid US-China rivalry
Prof Danny Quah from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at NUS stresses that ASEAN must carve out its own development path, one that steers clear of conflict and the US-China rivalry.
Mon Feb 03 2025
AWANI Tonight: Tariff will still rise, but not by 14% - PM
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim denies claims of a 14% electricity tariff hike in Peninsular Malaysia, confirming instead a manageable adjustment will take place.
Mon Feb 03 2025
Consider This: Myanmar — 4 Years After The Coup
Four years ago, on February 1st, 2021, Myanmar’s military staged a coup, overturning a democratically elected government. Today the country remains in turmoil but resistance forces have since gained ground, while the military junta faces declining control. Will 2025 mark a turning point for Myanmar? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Debbie Stothard, founder of the democracy advocacy group, Alternative ASEAN Network on Burma.
Mon Feb 03 2025
How should China respond to Trump? Ask DeepSeek
The seven-point DeepSeek answer covered possible responses from Beijing from targeting industries in states like Michigan and Wisconsin with new tariffs.
Mon Feb 03 2025
WHO proposes budget cut after US exit, defends its work
The budget cut will be discussed at the Feb. 3-11 Geneva meeting.
Mon Feb 03 2025
Canadians cancel trips, ban American booze after Trump's tariffs
The perceived act of economic warfare on a country that is so close to the US culturally and geographically still came as a shock to many Canadians.
Mon Feb 03 2025
Schools shut, more flights scheduled as quakes constantly shake Santorini
Tremors have been recorded between the volcanic islands of Santorini and Amorgos in the Aegean Sea since Friday.
Mon Feb 03 2025
MOH detects over 800 health cases among flood evacuees in Sabah, Sarawak
MOH says the cases include acute respiratory tract infection, skin infection, acute gastroenteritis and conjunctivitis.
Mon Feb 03 2025
Car bomb kills 15 in northern Syria, deadliest since Assad toppled
The victims were agricultural workers and the death toll was likely to increase, according to a civil defence official.
Mon Feb 03 2025