Trump’s second term begin with sweeping policy changes. Here’s what you need to know
US President Donald Trump began his second term with a historic wave of executive orders, reportedly signing up to 200 in a single day.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Trump announces 'DOGE' advisory group, attracting instant lawsuits
'DOGE' is run by Elon Musk and has grandiose goals of eliminating entire federal agencies and cutting three quarters of federal govt jobs.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Musk's hand gesture during Trump inauguration festivities draws scrutiny
Elon Musk dismisses criticism of the hand gesture as a "tired" attack.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Musk, Bezos and Zuckerberg to attend Trump's inauguration
Jeff Bezos' Amazon and Mark Zuckerberg's Meta are among the companies that have donated to Trump's inauguration, each giving $1 million.
Wed Jan 15 2025
China mulls potential sale of TikTok US to Musk, Bloomberg News reports
TikTok says the government's stake "has no bearing on ByteDance's global operations outside of China, including TikTok."
Tue Jan 14 2025
Bezos sees no threat from Musk-Trump ties in space race
Elon Musk has been very clear that he's doing this for the public interest and not for his personal gain, says Jeff Bezos.
Mon Jan 13 2025
Why does Trump want to end US daylight saving time?
US President-elect Donald Trump pushes for an end to daylight saving time, which he calls inconvenient and costly.
Sat Jan 11 2025
British minister says Musk knows 'absolutely nothing' about child rape scandals
Musk also attacked Keir Starmer's safeguarding minister Jess Phillips, describing her as a "rape genocide apologist" who should be in jail.
Wed Jan 08 2025
The child rape scandal dominating UK politics after Musk criticism
Here's what is known about the oganised abuse of girls in northern England, Starmer's prosecution role, and its impact on British politics.
Wed Jan 08 2025
UK's Starmer defends record over child sex gangs after Musk criticism
Elon Musk has published a series of posts on X suggesting Keir Starmer failed to deal with the grooming gang scandal.
Tue Jan 07 2025
As Musk gains influence, questions hover over US probes into his empire
The SEC set a tight deadline for demanding that Elon Musk pay a settlement or face civil charges relating to alleged securities violations.
Sat Jan 04 2025
Tesla's sales drop in 2024
US electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla delivers fewer cars in 2024 than it did in 2023.
Fri Jan 03 2025
Musk accuses Biden of treason for selling off border wall materials
US billionaire Elon Musk accused outgoing US President Joe Biden of treason on Thursday over the sale of materials intended for the construction of a wall on the southern border with Mexico
Fri Jan 03 2025
Germany accuses Elon Musk of trying to influence its election
Musk endorsed the AfD as Germany's last hope in a guest opinion piece for the Welt am Sonntag newspaper.
Mon Dec 30 2024
Elon Musk, SpaceX face federal reviews over security, NYT reports
This is not the first time the security practices of the SpaceX founder have been questioned by the Pentagon.
Wed Dec 18 2024
Turkish ski resort fire kills 76, guests forced to jump from windows
The fire began on the restaurant floor of the 12-storey Grand Kartal Hotel, authorities said.
Wed Jan 22 2025
TIMELINE - Antisemitic attacks escalate in Australia
Police in the state of New South Wales, that has Sydney as its capital, have arrested forty people for antisemitic offences.
Wed Jan 22 2025
PM Anwar congratulates President Trump, looks forward to strengthened Malaysia-US relations
Malaysia stands ready to collaborate on shared priorities as Trump administration strives to herald a new golden age for America, PM says.
Wed Jan 22 2025
Trump's withdrawal of US from WHO to impact global health
Here are facts about US financing for global health and potential implications of Trump's move.
Wed Jan 22 2025
Indian state contests life sentence of murder, rape convict, seeks death, source says
West Bengal state launches an appeal to overturn a life sentence in favour of the death penalty for the convicted police volunteer.
Wed Jan 22 2025
A new American era is ushered in by a familiar Trump
Donald Trump promises a new golden age, casting himself as a uniter.
Wed Jan 22 2025
What ASEAN offers the world in the Intelligent Age
Under Malaysias Chairmanship in 2025, the focus on collective action, regional cohesion and forward-thinking strategies will be pivotal.
Tue Jan 21 2025
Trump’s second term begin with sweeping policy changes. Here’s what you need to know
US President Donald Trump began his second term with a historic wave of executive orders, reportedly signing up to 200 in a single day.
Tue Jan 21 2025
AWANI Tonight: President Donald Trump pardons Jan 6 capitol rioters
Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders shortly after being sworn in as the 47th U.S. President, including pardons for nearly 1,600 individuals linked to the 2021 Capitol riots.
Tue Jan 21 2025
AWANI Tonight: No more free toll during festive seasons
The government will no longer offer toll exemptions for festive seasons, including for the upcoming Chinese New Year, opting for a more targeted approach.
Tue Jan 21 2025