Trump says Ukraine, Russia agree not to hit energy targets
It comes a day after the US president criticised Ukraine for hitting diesel fuel refineries in Russia.
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Former Malaysian minister charged with misappropriation of US$211 million in haj pilgrimage funds
Jamil Khir Baharom pleaded not guilty to three charges at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court on Monday (Sep 14). It involved payments to a Saudi real estate company between 2015 and 2017, during former Prime Minister Najib Razak’s administration.
Le Pen maintains clear lead in 2027 French presidential race: Poll - Anadolu Ajansı
Le Pen maintains clear lead in 2027 French presidential race: Poll Anadolu Ajansı
Relentless fuel shocks revive govt austerity talk
PM reviews subsidy rollout; Tarar says previous saving measures under review
P4/liter price hike for diesel; rollback for gas
MANILA, Philippines — Motorists should brace for higher diesel prices next week amid prolonged supply disruptions as the peace deal between the United States and Iran remains out of reach.
Philippines loses bid for UN Security Council seat to Kyrgyzstan
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines lost its bid for a seat on the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday, June 3, defeated by Kyrgyzstan after four rounds of voting in the General Assembly.
Manila cites 'one theater' concept in Tokyo defense ties
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Japan are increasingly viewing the South China Sea and East China Sea as one connected security theater, Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said, as Manila and Tokyo expand defense ties amid China’s growing maritime assertivenes...
IBP on June 3 Senate quorum: Lawful, valid
MANILA, Philippines — The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) declared yesterday that the quorum of 12 senators that reconstituted the Senate and elected Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian as president pro tempore and acting Senate president was “lawful and valid.”
Donald Trump Jr's wedding celebration partially funded by Russian oligarch - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Donald Trump Jr's wedding celebration partially funded by Russian oligarch ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Gavin Newsom says he will not run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris does
In interview, term-limited California governor said running against former VP would ‘waste everybody’s time’Gavin Newsom, the California governor, will not run for president if former vice-president Kamala Harris does, he said in a forthcoming interview with CNN.Newsom and Harris...
Conservatives quietly drop anti-union measures from official policy - Toronto Star
The Conservative party quietly stripped support for right-to-work legislation from its official policy book earlier this year, an unannounced change that underscores Pierre Poilievre's effort to shed a position long opposed by organized labour as he courts union votes.
Owner of so-called ‘Hillbilly Houseboat’ speaks about invention
Emilio Gilpo says his so-called "Hillbilly Houseboat" is a prototype that he is testing on the Nicomekl River in Surrey near Portage Park.
US Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to restrict mail ballots as voting begins
The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s bid to impose new restrictions on mail ballots ahead of November’s midterm elections. The ruling leaves states free to continue using existing voting procedures, after election officials warned the last-minute chang...
British man admits drugging and raping wife over more than 2 decades - South China Morning Post
12 other men, aged 28 to 74, are charged with sexually abusing the victim. They have denied the offences which include rape
Federal government announces over $1B agri-food funding plan - CTV News
Federal government announces over $1B agri-food funding plan CTV News
Trump Backs United Ireland Again, Stirring Debate Over Northern Ireland's Future - Republic World
Doonbeg: US President Donald Trump on Sunday reiterated his support for Irish unification, saying it would be natural for the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland to become part of a single political entity. Trump made the remarks while attending the Irish Open at his golf co...
Deputies respond to trespasser reported at ex-Vice President Kamala Harris’ Malibu home - Al Arabiya English
Deputies respond to trespasser reported at ex-Vice President Kamala Harris’ Malibu home Al Arabiya English