![About 75,000 US federal workers accept Trump administration buyout program About 75,000 US federal workers accept Trump administration buyout program](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733387237_DonaldTrump.jpg)
About 75,000 US federal workers accept Trump administration buyout program
The buyout is one of many approaches Trump is taking to slash a civilian workforce of 2.3 million.
Thu Feb 13 2025
![US judge blocks Trump buyout program as 60,000 sign up to quit US judge blocks Trump buyout program as 60,000 sign up to quit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738897448_TBRashidaTlaib.jpg)
US judge blocks Trump buyout program as 60,000 sign up to quit
The administration plans to keep fewer than 300 out of the agency's worldwide total of more than 10,000.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![US government workers face buyout deadline as Trump presses ahead with overhaul US government workers face buyout deadline as Trump presses ahead with overhaul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738841282_DonaldTrump.jpg)
US government workers face buyout deadline as Trump presses ahead with overhaul
Millions of US govt workers face a deadline to tell Trump administration whether they will accept a buyout offer or remain in their jobs.
Fri Feb 07 2025
![Seven & i stock surges after report of Couche-Tard raising buyout bid by 20 pct Seven & i stock surges after report of Couche-Tard raising buyout bid by 20 pct](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/41728446633_tbElevenconvenien.jpg)
Seven & i stock surges after report of Couche-Tard raising buyout bid by 20 pct
In Japan, more than money is at stake in Alimentation Couche-Tard's bid to take over 7-Eleven, the largest convenience chain.
Wed Oct 09 2024
![Saudi Prince Alwaleed says Musk will be 'excellent leader' for Twitter Saudi Prince Alwaleed says Musk will be 'excellent leader' for Twitter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51651799151_alwaleed.jpg)
Saudi Prince Alwaleed says Musk will be 'excellent leader' for Twitter
Prince Alwaleed had on April 14 opposed the buyout bid, saying the price offered Musk did not come close to the intrinsic value of Twitter.
Fri May 06 2022
![Musk secures over $7 billion funding from investors including Larry Ellison Musk secures over $7 billion funding from investors including Larry Ellison](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/71651751147_larryellison.jpg)
Musk secures over $7 billion funding from investors including Larry Ellison
Saudi Arabian investor Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, who had initially opposed the buyout, also agreed to roll his $1.89 billion stake.
Thu May 05 2022
![Musk told banks he will rein in Twitter pay, make money from tweets - Sources Musk told banks he will rein in Twitter pay, make money from tweets - Sources](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/71651203794_elon.jpg)
Musk told banks he will rein in Twitter pay, make money from tweets - Sources
Musk made the pitch to the lenders as he tried to secure debt for the buyout days after submitting his offer to Twitter on April 14.
Fri Apr 29 2022
![Musk sells Tesla shares worth $4 billion, says no more sales planned Musk sells Tesla shares worth $4 billion, says no more sales planned](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/61645926081_elon.jpg)
Musk sells Tesla shares worth $4 billion, says no more sales planned
Investors are concerned that Musk may have to sell Tesla shares to fund his Twitter buyout.
Fri Apr 29 2022
!['Terrified': Musk Twitter buyout bid rattles tech world 'Terrified': Musk Twitter buyout bid rattles tech world](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41650024689_elon.jpg)
'Terrified': Musk Twitter buyout bid rattles tech world
Critics argued that free speech absolutism on social media can be very messy in the real world.
Fri Apr 15 2022
![Rupert Murdoch's Fox joins court challenge to CBS' Australian TV buyout Rupert Murdoch's Fox joins court challenge to CBS' Australian TV buyout](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/61505224778_TwentyFirstCentury.jpg)
Rupert Murdoch's Fox joins court challenge to CBS' Australian TV buyout
The U.S. broadcasting heavyweights faced off in the Australian courtroom amid a battle for control of Ten Network Holdings Ltd.
Tue Sep 12 2017
![Neymar's father claims Manchester United met buyout clause Neymar's father claims Manchester United met buyout clause](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://www.stadiumastro.com//Portals/0/ArticleImages/Football/neymar-jr-cropped_1ngxff6lcxx1n1qm8ny9tdr05o.jpg)
Neymar's father claims Manchester United met buyout clause
Manchester United made an offer in the close-season that met Neymar's buyout clause, according to the Barcelona star's father.
Fri Feb 05 2016
![Pedro plays down Chelsea link Pedro plays down Chelsea link](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://www.stadiumastro.com//Portals/0/ArticleImages/Football/pedro-cropped_jgtjrxzr4yho1i2yuj351kfdp.jpg)
Pedro plays down Chelsea link
His buyout clause has dropped as links to Chelsea persist, but Barcelona forward Pedro played down a potential move.
Tue Jul 14 2015
![Ailing BlackBerry agrees to $4.7 billion buyout Ailing BlackBerry agrees to $4.7 billion buyout](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-01/41359367217_295x200.jpg)
Ailing BlackBerry agrees to $4.7 billion buyout
BlackBerry was once a leader in mobile tech but has been squeezed by rivals Android and Apple, which coincidentally announced record sales of its latest iPhone on Monday.
Mon Sep 23 2013
![Raised offer for Dell hinges on change in vote process Raised offer for Dell hinges on change in vote process](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-07/81373071919_295x200.jpg)
Raised offer for Dell hinges on change in vote process
Michael Dell and his investor allies modestly boosted their buyout offer Wednesday for the struggling computer giant he founded.
Wed Jul 24 2013
![Dell panel warns of 'risk' if buyout plan fails Dell panel warns of 'risk' if buyout plan fails](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-07/81373071919_295x200.jpg)
Dell panel warns of 'risk' if buyout plan fails
The special committee set up by Dell to evaluate options for the troubled computer giant warned Friday of "substantial downside risk".
Sat Jul 06 2013
![1MDB: Azam Baki instructed me to continue probe until solid evidence was obtained - witness 1MDB: Azam Baki instructed me to continue probe until solid evidence was obtained - witness](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-05/81557207470_ONEMDB.jpg)
1MDB: Azam Baki instructed me to continue probe until solid evidence was obtained - witness
MACC officer says Tan Sri Azam Baki said the information gathered during 2015 Saudi trip was insufficient and needed solid evidence.
Thu Feb 13 2025
![Thailand receives 260 victims of human trafficking from Myanmar, army says Thailand receives 260 victims of human trafficking from Myanmar, army says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739446694_tbMyanmarscamcent.jpg)
Thailand receives 260 victims of human trafficking from Myanmar, army says
The massive repatriation comes amid a mounting crackdown on scam centres operating along a porous border.
Thu Feb 13 2025
![All of Donald Trump's tariffs and threatened trade actions All of Donald Trump's tariffs and threatened trade actions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738727270_tbDonaldTrump.jpg)
All of Donald Trump's tariffs and threatened trade actions
Here is a roundup of Trump's trade-related steps and threats.
Thu Feb 13 2025
![Jasin house fire: Man recalls last screams of wife, four children Jasin house fire: Man recalls last screams of wife, four children](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739445127_tbkeluargarentung.jpg)
Jasin house fire: Man recalls last screams of wife, four children
The man survived but his wife and four children tragically lost their lives in the incident.
Thu Feb 13 2025
![Egypt's President Sisi to stay away from White House if Gaza displacement on agenda Egypt's President Sisi to stay away from White House if Gaza displacement on agenda](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739443112_tbEgyptianPresident.jpg)
Egypt's President Sisi to stay away from White House if Gaza displacement on agenda
Egypt's President and Jordan's King urge that Gaza should be rebuilt without displacing Palestinians, the Egyptian presidency said.
Thu Feb 13 2025
![R. Kelly's sex trafficking conviction upheld R. Kelly's sex trafficking conviction upheld](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-02/61550964340_RKellyJudgeSets.jpg)
R. Kelly's sex trafficking conviction upheld
Federal appeals court conclude that the singer exploited his fame for over a quarter century to sexually abuse girls and young women.
Thu Feb 13 2025
![Trump’s tariff war pushes Malaysia to accelerate reforms - Rafizi Trump’s tariff war pushes Malaysia to accelerate reforms - Rafizi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739435582_tbRafiziRamli.jpg)
Trump’s tariff war pushes Malaysia to accelerate reforms - Rafizi
Malaysia is no exception, especially as we are a major trading nation and the US is one of our largest trading partners, says Rafizi.
Thu Feb 13 2025
![Hamas says it will continue implementing Gaza deal, including hostage exchange Hamas says it will continue implementing Gaza deal, including hostage exchange](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739442111_Demonstration.jpg)
Hamas says it will continue implementing Gaza deal, including hostage exchange
Hamas says it will continue the hostage exchange as scheduled.
Thu Feb 13 2025
![Several injured after car drives into crowd of people in Munich Several injured after car drives into crowd of people in Munich](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/51636234879_Germany.jpg)
Several injured after car drives into crowd of people in Munich
The incident appears to have affected people participating in a demonstration linked to a strike organised by the Verdi union.
Thu Feb 13 2025
![Suspected gas blast at Taiwan mall kills four, injures 26 Suspected gas blast at Taiwan mall kills four, injures 26](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739435910_GasexplosioninTa.jpg)
Suspected gas blast at Taiwan mall kills four, injures 26
The blast occurred on the 12th floor of the building where construction was taking place, with damage starting from the 9th floor.
Thu Feb 13 2025