Judge Says Najib’s 1MDB Theft Outstrips Attila the Hun

KUALA LUMPUR — A High Court judge has compared the scale of Najib Razak’s looting in…

Zaid Ibrahim Joins PAS, Eyes Return to Parliament

PETALING JAYA — Former law minister Zaid Ibrahim said he has joined Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS)…

White House Ballroom Project Tied to $600 Million Price Tag, Report Says

WASHINGTON — The White House ballroom project initiated by President Donald Trump could cost up to…

Nepal Seeks Chinese Tech and Investment to Boost Jobs, Says FM

BEIJING — Nepal’s new government must harness Chinese technology and persuade investors it is open for…

Iraqi PM Al-Zaidi to Visit Washington in Mid‑July to Deepen Economic Ties

BAGHDAD — Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al‑Zaidi will travel to Washington in mid‑July to strengthen strategic…

Turkey warns Russia over Black Sea moves, offers to mediate Kyiv-Moscow talks

ANKARA — Turkey’s foreign minister told his Russian counterpart on Tuesday that Ankara expects steps in…

South Africa’s Ramaphosa Rejects Blaming Migrants for Economic Woes

JOHANNESBURG — President Cyril Ramaphosa urged South Africans on Tuesday not to scapegoat migrants for the…

UK, EU to Hold Second Summit on July 22 as Starmer Seeks Reset

LONDON — Britain and the European Union will meet for a second summit on July 22…

G-7 Urges Stronger Pressure on Russia as Zelensky Meets Leaders in Evian

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, FRANCE —G-7 leaders meeting in Evian, France, agreed on June 16 to ramp up pressure…

General Vannacci Launches Far-Right Party to Challenge Meloni

ROME — General Roberto Vannacci launched Futuro Nazionale on June 14, staking out a hardline nationalist…

Carney visits ancestral Irish village, urges closer ties after global “rupture”

IRELAND — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited his grandparents’ home village of Aughagower in western…

UK, Japan reaffirm defence ties amid GCAP uncertainty

LONDON — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi praised growing defence cooperation with Britain on June 14…