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Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Russia says NATO states can't enforce Ukraine peace, wants membership pledge scrapped

Russia says NATO states can't enforce Ukraine peace, wants membership pledge scrapped

Sergei Lavrov says, he and Kremlin foreign policy adviser had underscored that NATO membership for Ukraine was unacceptable to Russia.
Wed Feb 19 2025
With Musk at his side, Trump orders US agencies to plan for 'large-scale' staff cuts

With Musk at his side, Trump orders US agencies to plan for 'large-scale' staff cuts

The executive order was the latest effort by Donald Trump and Elon Musk to shrink and align the US govt with Trump's policy priorities.
Wed Feb 12 2025
Gov't considers national law to tackle plastic waste pollution

Gov't considers national law to tackle plastic waste pollution

Nik Nazmi says current legal controls and enforcement are limited to local authorities and do not constitute a comprehensive policy.
Mon Feb 10 2025
Interfaith events involving Muslims: Policy must take into account national unity, get Cabinet approval first

Interfaith events involving Muslims: Policy must take into account national unity, get Cabinet approval first

This issue arose following several inquiries from Muslims regarding invitations to events organised by non-Muslim communities, says JAKIM.
Fri Feb 07 2025
[COLUMNIST] Slower economic growth: Balancing risks and opportunities

[COLUMNIST] Slower economic growth: Balancing risks and opportunities

Policymakers and businesses must balance fiscal consolidation and economic risks to ensure sustained growth this year.
Fri Feb 07 2025
Royal address, Trump's policy topics of focus at Dewan Rakyat this week

Royal address, Trump's policy topics of focus at Dewan Rakyat this week

Sultan Ibrahim urge the government to firmly curb slander and online incitement on social media to prevent division.
Fri Feb 07 2025
Trump reimposes 'maximum pressure' on Iran, aims to drive oil exports to zero

Trump reimposes 'maximum pressure' on Iran, aims to drive oil exports to zero

Trump signs the presidential memorandum reimposing Washington's tough policy on Iran that was practiced throughout his first term.
Wed Feb 05 2025
AWANI Tonight: ASEAN25: ASEAN must forge own narrative, avoid US-China rivalry

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
ASEAN must forge its own narrative, avoid US-China rivalry – Analyst

ASEAN must forge its own narrative, avoid US-China rivalry – Analyst

Li Ka Sing Professor of Economics and Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore, Prof. Danny Quah said ASEAN should not get caught up in the competition between the United States (US) and China, which is no longer just about trade conflicts. Instead, ASEAN needs to bring its own development narrative that does not lead to competitive and confrontational perspectives.
Sat Feb 01 2025
How transgender troops prepared to fight Trump's new policy

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
AWANI Tonight: 28th Jan 2025

AWANI Tonight: 28th Jan 2025

#AWANITonight with #AWANITonight with Farhana Sheikh

- Govt launches AI chatbot AIFA to combat fake news
- The 1:3 internship policy as a solution to market gaps

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Tue Jan 28 2025
AWANI Tonight: Can the 1:3 Internship Policy bridge labour market gaps?

AWANI Tonight: Can the 1:3 Internship Policy bridge labour market gaps?

Companies will soon need to hire three interns for every expat employee. M Niaz Asadullah from the Global Labor Organization discusses the merit of this approach and its sustainability.
Tue Jan 28 2025
Trump imposes tariffs, sanctions on Colombia after it refuses deportation flights

Trump imposes tariffs, sanctions on Colombia after it refuses deportation flights

Trump's punitive action demonstrates his more muscular US foreign policy and his renewed willingness to force countries to bend to his will.
Mon Jan 27 2025
[COLUMNIST] The WBB system: A symptom of deeper failures in public healthcare policymaking

[COLUMNIST] The WBB system: A symptom of deeper failures in public healthcare policymaking

Healthcare workers in govt services are still awaiting credible solutions to their plights, but it seems their wait may be far from over.
Sat Jan 25 2025
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

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
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025