How Harris' and Trump's tax and spending plans affect US debt
Budget forecasters are struggling to keep up with the latest tweaks, and new ideas may be voiced in the Harris-Trump debate.
Wed Sep 11 2024
Govt hopes pressure on ringgit will reduce after US debt ceiling issue is resolved - Ahmad Maslan
The pressure on the ringgit against the US dollar is hoped to lessen when the US debt ceiling issue is resolved over the next few days.
Wed May 31 2023
Obama: "There are no winners here"
US government employees head back to work after President Barack Obama signed a law ending a government shutdown and extending the US debt limit.
Fri Oct 18 2013
US debt crisis spurs Chinese calls for 'de-Americanized' world
For China, a U.S. default could mean a shock to China's assets, effects on its currency issuing, and exchange rate fluctuations.
Tue Oct 15 2013
US debt ceiling day October 17: What Happens?
The US Treasury says that from October 17 it will not have enough cash on hand to pay its bills unless the Congress increases the $16.7 trillion cap on its power to borrow more money.
Tue Oct 15 2013
Congress 'playing with fire' on debt ceiling: Lew
Speaker John Boehner said the Republican-controlled House would not raise the US debt ceiling without concessions from the White House.
Sun Oct 06 2013
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024