Obama signs US$1.1 trillion spending bill
President Barack Obama signed a US$1.1 trillion bill to finance the U.S. government through Sept. 30.
Sat Jan 18 2014
White House rejects House debt plan: official
The White House on Tuesday rejected a new plan by Republican House leaders to avoid a disastrous debt default, branding it a "ransom" demand.
Tue Oct 15 2013
APEC leaders meet in shadow of US shutdown
The US government shutdown has stopped President Barack Obama from attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Indonesia.
Mon Oct 07 2013
Free and uneasy, furloughed U.S federal workers ponder future
Laid-off federal workers find themselves anxiously idle, trying to think of ways to stay busy and adapt to a new reality.
Fri Oct 04 2013
How Americans react to the US Shutdown
Federal parks are officially closed with gates and signs because of the federal shutdown, but it didn't deter the Americans from contin
Thu Oct 03 2013
Frozen by shutdown, US warns of 'catastrophic' default
US President Barack Obama demanded an end to a three-day government shutdown he decried as a reckless "farce," piling pressure on Republicans Thursday to climb down first on a budget impasse.
Thu Oct 03 2013
European stocks steady, euro rallies on US shutdown
European stock markets were mixed on Tuesday as investors reacted to a rare US government shutdown and unease across the eurozone.
Tue Oct 01 2013
US shutdown will not hit visa sections
Jen Psaki said activities carried out by the Bureau of Consular Affairs will continue domestically and abroad.
Tue Oct 01 2013
US Shutdown: Bursa Malaysia reacts
AWANI Business desk brings the latest highlights from Bursa Malaysia and other Asian markets.
Tue Oct 01 2013
US shutdown leaves the world scratching its head
As the U.S. government creaked toward a shutdown on Monday, the world looked on with a little anxiety and a lot of dismay, and some people had trouble suppressing smirks.
Tue Oct 01 2013
Musk to give update on reform effort amid questions about his power
Elon Musk's access to the Treasury system raises concerns about how he will use the information.
Mon Feb 03 2025
King ograces opening of 15th Parliament's fourth session
This marks Sultan Ibrahim's second Parliament opening ceremony since being sworn in as the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong on Jan 31, 2024.
Mon Feb 03 2025
Trump says Americans could feel 'pain' in trade war with Mexico, Canada, China
Donald Trump also says tariffs would "definitely happen" with the European Union, but did not say when.
Mon Feb 03 2025
Israeli military blows up buildings in West Bank refugee camp
Israel's military dismantles 23 structures in the northern West Bank, citing explosives labs, weapons, and observation posts.
Mon Feb 03 2025
Beyonce, Sabrina Carpenter win Grammys as musicians honor Los Angeles
Beyonce's "Cowboy Carter" is also in the running for the night's top Grammy prize of album of the year.
Mon Feb 03 2025
Ringgit opens slightly lower against US dollar
Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid says DXY has gained momentum after Donald Trump issued an executive order to raise import tariffs.
Mon Feb 03 2025
Soccer - Man United's Rashford joins Aston Villa on loan
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, who has been capped 60 times by England, will join Aston Villa until the end of the season.
Mon Feb 03 2025
ASEAN 2025: PM meets Thaksin to discuss situation in Myanmar, cryptocurrencies
According to Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the discussion continued with former Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo.
Mon Feb 03 2025
Canada to take legal action against US for tariffs
Trump applied a 25% import tariff on all Canadian goods, except energy products such as oil and gas and electricity.
Mon Feb 03 2025
Beyonce and Miley Cyrus duet claims country prize as Grammys kick off
The pair won the trophy for "II Most Wanted," a song on Beyonce's album "Cowboy Carter".
Mon Feb 03 2025