Lula reaffirms Brazil's BRICS Presidency to push for multipolar world
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said that Brazil's BRICS presidency will strengthen BRICS' push for a multipolar world and fairer global relations, reported Xinhua.
Thu Feb 27 2025
Zelenskiy says he is willing to quit presidency if it means peace in Ukraine
Zelenskiy says he'd step down for Ukraine's NATO entry if it meant peace.
Mon Feb 24 2025
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
Brazil announces Indonesia joined BRICS bloc as full member
During Brazil's BRICS presidency, Indonesia is officially admitted as a full BRICS member on Jan 6, the ministry says.
Tue Jan 07 2025
Brazil establishes committee to prepare for BRICS Summit in July
The Rio de Janeiro City Hall has established a committee to coordinate all activities and projects related to Brazil's presidency of the BRICS group this year, including the BRICS Summit in July, acco
Fri Jan 03 2025
Brazil takes over BRICS Presidency, focusing on Global South cooperation
Brazil assumed the rotating presidency of the BRICS group (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) on Wednesday. The agenda will focus on strengthening cooperation among Global South nations
Thu Jan 02 2025
Why did Indonesia release the Bali Five now? Its new leader wants to send a strong message to the world
The Bali Five deal makes clear very early in Prabowos presidency that he is an outward-looking president who is eager to engage globally.
Tue Dec 17 2024
South Korea's Yoon impeached: Embittered survivor buckles under martial law backlash
The past year of Yoon's presidency has been heavily overshadowed by a scandal involving his wife
Sat Dec 14 2024
America’s glass ceiling remains − here are some of the reasons why a woman may have once again lost the presidency
Gender was part of the campaign landscape in many different ways this election.
Fri Nov 08 2024
INSIGHT - Trump did it his way in White House run. How he proved his advisers wrong
Trump regularly made a point of asking supporters whether they were better off during his presidency or current Biden-Harris administration.
Thu Nov 07 2024
Ringgit opens higher despite stronger US dollar on Trump's return to presidency
President-elect Trump is expected to favour populist measures which could drive higher domestic demand and corporate earnings growth.
Thu Nov 07 2024
Trump's erratic foreign policy to meet 'a world on fire'
While campaigning to regain the US presidency, Donald Trump said that he would be able to end Russia's war in Ukraine in 24 hours.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Donald Trump elected US president in stunning comeback
Donald Trump secures more than the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the presidency, Edison Research projected.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Trump claims victory after Fox News projects he has won US presidency
He appeared on the verge of winning after capturing the battleground states of Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Georgia and holding leads in the other four.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Nearly 25 million votes already cast as Harris, Trump hit battleground states
Pennsylvania and Georgia are among the seven battleground states that will decide who wins the presidency.
Thu Oct 24 2024
US tariff plans to be discussed at 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers' Retreat - Tengku Zafrul
The tariff plans imposed by the United States (US) will be one of the topics discussed at the 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers' (AEM) Retreat tomorrow.
Thu Feb 27 2025
Congestion charge can reduce KL traffic by 20 per cent - Dr Zaliha
A congestion charge is expected to reduce traffic congestion in Kuala Lumpur by around 20 per cent, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
Thu Feb 27 2025
Lula reaffirms Brazil's BRICS Presidency to push for multipolar world
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said that Brazil's BRICS presidency will strengthen BRICS' push for a multipolar world and fairer global relations, reported Xinhua.
Thu Feb 27 2025
Malaysia's digital investments hit record RM163.6 billion in 2024
Digital investments in Malaysia hit a record RM163.6 billion in 2024, compared to RM46.8 billion in 2023, driven by a stable government and pro-business policies
Thu Feb 27 2025
MOE, DBP support empowerment of national language in legal field -- Fadhlina
The Ministry of Education (MOE) has assured that Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) will always be prepared to provide the necessary infrastructure for developing new terminologies in the Malay language.
Thu Feb 27 2025
Reuters, AP, Bloomberg warn against limiting White House media access
Reuters, The Associated Press, and Bloomberg News issued a statement on Wednesday warning that limiting the number of wire services with access to the White House
Thu Feb 27 2025
Actor Gene Hackman and wife found dead at home
Gene Hackman, the intense character actor who won two Oscars, has died alongside his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, and their dog at home
Thu Feb 27 2025
Industry players call for refinements to Gig Workers Bill
Leading companies in Malaysias gig economy have raised concerns over the draft of the country's upcoming Gig Workers Bill, urging for refinement of key provisions before tabling it at the Parliament
Thu Feb 27 2025
Household debt at RM1.63 trillion at end of 2024, much lower than financial assets -- MOF
The national household debt, which stood at RM1.63 trillion as at end-December 2024 -- equivalent to 84.2 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP)
Thu Feb 27 2025
Govt, BNM continue to strengthen trade and investment mechanisms in local currency
The government and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will continue to strengthen and improve existing channels and mechanisms to facilitate trade and investment transactions in the local currency.
Thu Feb 27 2025