
Mark Carney, crisis-fighting central banker, to lead Canada through US trade war
Mark Carney argues Canada must fight Trump's tariffs with dollar for dollar retaliation and diversify trading relations in the medium term.
Mon Mar 10 2025

New Zealand sacks ambassador to UK after he questions Trump's grasp of history
Phil Goff questioned Trumps grasp of history, contrasting his Russia efforts with Churchills fight against Nazi Germany.
Thu Mar 06 2025

UN Security Council adopts neutral US stance on war in Ukraine as Trump pursues peace
The US shift in diplomacy impacts Ukraine, which sees the war as a fight for sovereignty and the right to determine its own future.
Tue Feb 25 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025

Israeli military calls up reservists as uncertainty over Gaza ceasefire builds
Israel calls up reservists, preparing to resume fighting in Gaza if Hamas misses Saturday's deadline to release more Israeli hostages.
Thu Feb 13 2025

Canada appoints new fentanyl czar to coordinate fight against smuggling
Trump agreed to pause punitive measures on Canada for a month in exchange for a number of concessions, one of which was appointing new czar.
Wed Feb 12 2025

US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs
More than $13 million in US funding for an international security force helping fight armed gangs in Haiti has been frozen, the UN says.
Wed Feb 05 2025

How transgender troops prepared to fight Trump's new policy
Advocates argue the executive order stigmatises transgender service members by labeling them medically and morally unfit.
Thu Jan 30 2025

Israel's Netanyahu to meet Trump in Washington on Feb 4 amid Gaza ceasefire
The meeting comes during a fragile 6-week ceasefire, temporarily halting 15 months of fighting between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
Wed Jan 29 2025

North Korea suspected of preparing to send more troops to Russia, Seoul says
South Korea suspects North Korea may send more troops to Russia to fight in Ukraine, despite past losses and captured soldiers.
Fri Jan 24 2025

Hamas set to release first hostages under Gaza ceasefire deal, Israel says
If successful, the ceasefire would halt fighting that has razed much of heavily urbanised Gaza, killed over 46,000 people.
Fri Jan 17 2025

TikTok's fight against going dark gains support from key US lawmakers
The prospect of a TikTok ban has already triggered some users to seek alternatives.
Fri Jan 17 2025

How many Palestinians has Israel's Gaza offensive killed?
This explainer examines how the Palestinian toll is calculated, how reliable it is, the breakdown of civilians and fighters killed.
Fri Jan 17 2025

Biden bids farewell from Oval Office as Trump looms over his legacy
Joe Biden urges Americans to keep fighting for the country's focus on equality, life liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Wed Jan 15 2025

What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?
Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Soccer - Manchester United plans to build 'world's greatest stadium'
Manchester United plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announces.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip
Meta is working with Taiwan-based chip manufacturer TSMC to produce the chip, according to sources.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Russia says it wants united and 'friendly' Syria
Russia has two strategically important military bases in Syria, which it is hoping to retain in the wake of Assad's fall.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Musk says juggling DOGE and CEO jobs is difficult, as Tesla shares slump
Elon Musk says he is running his businesses "with great difficulty" while working with the Trump administration.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippine ex-leader Duterte long defiant on deadly drug war
Before becoming president, Rodrigo Duterte earned the nicknames "The Punisher" and "Duterte Harry" for his violent anti-drug crackdown.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Ismail Sabri probe: 36 witnesses finish giving statements to MACC, 23 others to be summoned
A MACC source said 23 other witnesses have also been identified and would be summoned to give their statements soon.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Westin Hotels marks World Sleep Day with wellness-focused offerings
With a growing demand for sleep tourism and wellness travel, Westin aims to solidify its position as a leader in holistic hospitality.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Govt wants local experts to help improve national cyber security - PM's press secretary
Tunku Nashrul Abaidah says the government has high confidence in local expertise to face cybersecurity challenges.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025