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What Trump 2.0 could mean for the world
Donald Trump's second presidential term could have huge implications for US trade policy, climate change, the war in Ukraine, electric vehicles, Americans' taxes and illegal immigration.
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Asean tells Myanmar to prioritise ceasefire over polls
Southeast Asian foreign ministers told Myanmar's junta to prioritise a ceasefire in its civil war over fresh elections during a meeting in Malaysia on Sunday.
The Myanmar military seized power in February 2021, making unsubstantiated…
Trade wars, culture wars, and anti-immigration: Trump’s big promises
A sweeping deportation program, ending "transgender lunacy," "drill, baby, drill," and peace for Ukraine: President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to move big and fast when he returns to the White House on Monday.
Here is a look at his…
Israel-Hamas ceasefire delayed after Netanyahu demands hostage list
A long-awaited ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war was delayed Sunday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at the last minute that it would not take effect until the Palestinian group provided a list of the hostages to be released.…
India achieves ‘historic’ space docking mission
India docked two satellites in space yesterday, a key milestone for the country's dreams of a space station and manned Moon mission, the space agency said.
The satellites, weighing 220 kilograms each, blasted off in December on a…
Farewell speech:: Biden warns of Trump ‘oligarchy’
US President Joe Biden urged Americans Wednesday to stand guard against a "dangerous" oligarchy forming under Donald Trump as he delivered a dark farewell address before stepping down next week.
In a primetime speech from the Oval…
Fire-wrecked Los Angeles gets a break as winds drop
Fire-wrecked Los Angeles got a break late on Wednesday as dangerous winds dropped, giving hope to weary firefighters still battling to snuff out deadly blazes.
More than a week after fires fanned by hurricane-force gusts began a…
Biden warns of Trump ‘oligarchy’ in dark farewell speech
US President Joe Biden urged Americans Wednesday to stand guard against a "dangerous" oligarchy forming under Donald Trump as he delivered a dark farewell address before stepping down next week.
In a primetime speech from the Oval…
World figures urge quick action after Gaza deal
World figures hailed the announcement Wednesday of a ceasefire and hostage-prisoner exchange agreement between Israel and Hamas, urging them to stick to it and hurry aid to Gaza civilians.
Here is a roundup of reactions from official…
Gaza ceasefire deal: Qatar hands Israel, Hamas final draft
Mediators yesterday gave Israel and Hamas a final draft of a deal to end the Israeli offensive in Gaza, an official briefed on the negotiations said, after a midnight "breakthrough" in talks attended by envoys of both Joe Biden and Donald…